Essays about: "financial crisis 2008 consequences"

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  1. 1. Perceptions and Adoption of Cryptocurrencies in the Aftermath of the Greek Financial Crisis. A Study on the Region of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för data- och systemvetenskap

    Author : Stavros Apostolopoulos; [2023]
    Keywords : Cryptocurrencies; Financial crisis; Greece; Eastern Macedonia and Thrace; Consumers; Business owners;

    Abstract : This research study investigates the potential of cryptocurrencies in alleviating the consequences of the financial crisis and identifying new avenues for economic development in Eastern Macedonia and Thrace, Greece. It is motivated by the significant economic downturn experienced by Greece following the 2008 financial crisis, which led to a risk of bankruptcy and a drastic reduction in GDP per capita, with the consecutive implementation of capital controls further disrupting the financial transactions in the country. READ MORE

  2. 2. The financial crisis and its effects on people's health in Sub-Saharan Africa

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för nationalekonomi med statistik

    Author : Frida Apelqvist; Agnes Spånér; [2022-07-08]
    Keywords : Financial crisis; Health; Africa; GDP; Suicide; Infant mortality; HIV;

    Abstract : The financial crisis hit the world during the years of 2008 and 2009. This crisis led to severe financial consequences in mostly North America, Europe but also in Sub-Saharan Africa. Sub-Saharan Africa already had healthcare difficulties, low standard of living and were sensitive to shocks. READ MORE

  3. 3. Were Swedish Banks Prepared for the Great Lockdown? Stress Testing Banks’ Capital Levels in Light of Historical Crises and Covid-19

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Simon Leo; Johan Bärnheim; [2020]
    Keywords : Basel; Covid-19; Financial Crises; Financial Stability; Stress Tests; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : In modern history, Sweden has experienced two major financial crises: the early 1990s and the global financial crisis in 2008. During the last decades, there has been an increased global focus on regulating and supervising banks, where Basel III is the leading framework. Today, one of the most debated issues within the global economy is Covid-19. READ MORE

  4. 4. Using bank transactions to assess credit risk

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för marknadsföring och strategi

    Author : Hugo Korsell; Oscar Samuelsson; [2019]
    Keywords : Credit risk; Bank statement; Private loans; Gambling; Dishonesty;

    Abstract : A lack of proper credit risk assessment can have catastrophic consequences, not only for individual borrowers or lending banks, but for society as a whole, which was the case in the financial crisis of 2008. Therefore it is essential that any risk assessment process has as much information as possible at hand so that the delinquency predictions are as accurate as they can be. READ MORE

  5. 5. Introducing REITs in Europe - The effect on housing real estate

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för nationalekonomi med statistik

    Author : Emil Jerndal; Vincent Mathias Varga; [2018-09-21]
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    Abstract : After the financial crisis of 2007-2008, the world experienced how an unhealthy increase in housing real estate prices could contribute to a financial crisis with severe consequences for the world economy. This thesis asks the question if the introduction of real estate investment trusts (REITs), recently enabled in several countries in the EU through systems of legislation referred to as REIT regimes, affects the price of housing real estate in a country. READ MORE