Essays about: "Nordic"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 1469 essays containing the word Nordic.
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1. Taiwanese Immigrants’ Perception of the Ethnic Hierarchy in Sweden
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för globala studierAbstract : Ethnic hierarchy tends to exist in a multi-ethnic society. Sweden has a long history of receiving immigrants (Bentsen, 2021; Törngren, 2020). READ MORE
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2. Combining Value Investing with Quality Investing: Empirical Evidence from the European and Nordic Stock Markets
University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomiAbstract : The aim of this thesis is to explore whether stock selection based on five value metrics and six quality metrics can generate superior returns compared to the overall market. The selected markets are the Nordic one (Nasdaq OMX Nordic 120 being the benchmark) and the European one (STOXX Europe 600 being the benchmark), while the selected time period is 2001-2023 for Europe and 2010-2023 for the Nordics. READ MORE
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3. Captivating Communication : The Swedish Prison and Probation Service’s Storytelling and Creation of Legitimacy
University essay from Stockholms universitet/Kriminologiska institutionenAbstract : The stories about prison are infinite, and ultimately affect our understanding of incarceration. Punishment and prison are also political, and the shape of the penal system is fundamentally different in different countries. READ MORE
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4. Challenges for Artificially Intelligent Medical Devices in the Nordics and Suggested Strategies to Respond
University essay from Lunds universitet/InnovationsteknikAbstract : With aging populations, unequal access to care, and shortages of staff, healthcare systems today are facing many challenges. Technology advancements, with artificial intelligence (AI) in particular, have been one of the main drivers of innovation in multiple industries. READ MORE
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5. ESG Performance and Probability of Default
University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för redovisning och finansieringAbstract : This study aims to investigate how firms' ESG performance affects their probability of default for Nordic listed firms. Based on stakeholder theory as well as findings from previous literature, we hypothesise that this relationship is negative as our main hypothesis. READ MORE