Essays about: "economists"

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  1. 1. INFLATION ANDINTEREST : What does high inflation imply?

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Nationalekonomi

    Author : Hugo Sjövall; [2024]
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    Abstract : The objective of this paper is to examine the general relationship between the year-onyear inflation-rate and nominal interest rates, contributing to a better understanding of what high inflation implies for nominal rates. Although a heavily researched topic, economists still seem far from a consensus regarding the relation between these two variables; some papers suggest a strong relationship – while others reject the idea of an empirically observable relationship altogether. READ MORE

  3. 2. Unlocking the crystal ball: Deciphering recessions through dynamic relationships among leading indicators in Sweden

    University essay from Jönköping University/IHH, Nationalekonomi

    Author : Mariyan Traykov; Sina Mohseni; [2023]
    Keywords : VAR; analysis; economics; forecasting; recessions;

    Abstract : Forecasting economic recessions has been a major topic of interest for economists, decisionmakers and the public alike. In this study we ventured to analyse how changes in economic output or GDP is related to changes in consumer sentiment and house prices in the Swedish economy. READ MORE

  4. 3. Firm Dynamics, Productivity and Demand Shocks: A Study of Indian Manufacturing Plants

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för nationalekonomi

    Author : S Ravish Rizvi; [2023]
    Keywords : Productivity; Firm dynamics; Demand; Manufacturing;

    Abstract : Firm growth in the Indian manufacturing sector has puzzled economists for many years due to the persistence of many small and unproductive plants. I study the importance of producer-specific demand, along with productivity and prices, for firm dynamics in this setting. READ MORE

  5. 4. Could Tax Incidence Help Explain the Yellow Vest Movement? Evidence from France on tax incidence and heterogeneous effects of carbon and fuel taxation along the rural-urban spectrum

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för nationalekonomi

    Author : Ann-Charlott Pahl; Anton Persson; [2023]
    Keywords : Carbon tax; Fuel tax; Tax incidence; Distributional effects; Difference-in-differences;

    Abstract : There is a general consensus amongst economists that taxing carbon emissions is an efficient policy tool for combating climate change. To fully understand the thorny issues surrounding the political economy and distributional effects of carbon taxation, more attention should be paid to the rural-urban dimension. READ MORE

  6. 5. How has social media affected future economists? : How has social media affected Swedish high school economic students' perception of their attention spans?

    University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för företagande, innovation och hållbarhet

    Author : Francis Phan; [2023]
    Keywords : Social Media; Attention Span; Students; Mental Health; Distraction; High School; Perception;

    Abstract : This thesis explores how social media affects high school students' perception of their attention spans. This study examines how social media influences high school students' attention spans, both positively and negatively. READ MORE