Essays about: "Sector-level"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 21 essays containing the word Sector-level.

  1. 1. Energy efficiency and fiscal incentives : A stochastic frontier analysis of Swedish manufacturing sectors 2008-2020

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Nationalekonomi

    Author : William Blombäck; [2024]
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    Abstract : This thesis is a case study of the Swedish manufacturing industry in which I measure how efficiently each sector uses energy (fuel and electricity) as input goods in their production processes, and how significant the impact of Sweden’s energy tax is in regard to energy efficiency. The purpose of this is to analyze energy security and preparedness for short-term demand shocks for electricity, as many ‘mega-investments’ of industrial nature are being planned in Sweden – which are predicted to require the installed capacity of Sweden’s electricity production to almost double by 2045. READ MORE

  3. 2. Navigating in the ESG score jungle- A cross-sectional approach to determine the ESG risk factor

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Gustav Pettersson; Mattias Öhrn; [2022-06-29]
    Keywords : Asset Pricing; ESG Investing; ESG Risk Score; Factor Models; Fama-MacBeth Regressions; Time-Series Regressions;

    Abstract : This thesis examines the relationship between ESG scores and yearly excess return between 2010 and 2020 on the S&P 500 Index. With a solid theoretical background regarding investor preferences, we ask whether investors accept lower returns for holding greener assets. READ MORE

  4. 3. Can EU Emissions Trading System Affect Other Countries? A Panel Study of EU's Trade Partners

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för nationalekonomi

    Author : Bolun Cong; [2022]
    Keywords : EU ETS; Environmental Policy; Emission; International Trade;

    Abstract : European Union commenced the EU Emissions Trading System in 2005. EU ETS has proven efficiency in reducing EU-wide greenhouse gas emissions and remains the largest emission trading scheme in the world after one decade of development. READ MORE

  5. 4. Foregin Direct Investment and competition from low wage countries

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Fanny Friis-Jespersen; [2021]
    Keywords : FDI; MNE; laborcost; wage; low-wage; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Foregin Direct Investment, FDI is often seen to be an important factor to economic growth across the globe. It gives Multinational Enterprises the opportunity to come closer to their customers, but also a chance to achieve economies of scale. READ MORE

  6. 5. Adapt or die : A qualitative study on how institutional pressures influence the strategies of sustainable investors and their holdings

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Rasmus Linhart; Daniel Nyborg; [2021]
    Keywords : Sustainable investing; Institutional investors; Institutional norms and rules; Selection processes; Active engagement; Divestment;

    Abstract : Large institutional actors in the financial arena are moving their capital in a sustainable direction. This implies a change of the institutional norms and rules regarding sustainable investing. READ MORE