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  2. 1. Extreme-day return as a measure of stock market volatility : comparative study developed vs. emerging capital markets of the world

    University essay from Högskolan på Gotland/Institutionen för humaniora och samhällsvetenskap; Högskolan på Gotland/Institutionen för humaniora och samhällsvetenskap

    Author : Muashab Kabir; Naeem Ahmed; [2011]
    Keywords : Volatility; Extreme value; Emerging markets; International diversification;

    Abstract : This paper uses a new measure of volatility based on extreme day return occurrences and examines the relative prevailing volatility among worldwide stock markets during 1997-2009. Using several global stock market indexes of countries categorized as an emerging and developed capital markets are utilized. READ MORE

  4. 2. Application of GIS in ecotourism development : a case study in Sundarbans, Bangladesh

    University essay from Mittuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsvetenskap

    Author : Md. Azizur Rahman; [2010]
    Keywords : Ecotourism; planning; GIS; land use change; Sundarbans; Bangladesh;

    Abstract : GIS can be used in tourism as a decision supporting tool for sustainable tourism planning, impact assessment, visitor flow management, and tourism site selection. Therefore, the potential for GIS applications in tourism is significant. READ MORE

  5. 3. Roles of the overseas national tourism office : case study of Tourism Authority of Thailand in Stockholm

    University essay from Mittuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsvetenskap

    Author : Penpitcha Polachart; [2010]
    Keywords : National Tourism Office; NTO overseas office; Intra-organizational communication; Destination Marketing;

    Abstract : National tourism marketing is a competitive business; many countries try to attract foreign tourists to benefit the nations’ economy. Functions of national tourism marketing are the combination of business, politics, and psychology. READ MORE

  6. 4. Sustainability in Business Networks : From a Ledadership Perspective

    University essay from Mittuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsvetenskap; Mittuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsvetenskap

    Author : Jonatan Lyrén; Lisa Nilsson; [2010]
    Keywords : Business networks; long term sustainability; spontaneous relations; project leaders attitude; network size; LEADER-projects;

    Abstract : Business networks exist in many different situations the question of interest is; what makes these networks sustainable over a long period of time? This is a multiple case study with four network projects from the Swedish rural area of Storsjöbygden in Jämtland.The Swedish rural areas consist of a strong majority of micro companies and small companies. READ MORE

  7. 5. Influence of institutional shareholders on CEO compensation in Sweden

    University essay from Högskolan på Gotland/Institutionen för humaniora och samhällsvetenskap; Högskolan på Gotland/Institutionen för humaniora och samhällsvetenskap

    Author : Ashot Khalatyan; Luay Jouri; [2010]
    Keywords : Business administration; Corporate governance; CEO compensation;

    Abstract : Chief executive officer’s (CEO) compensation and its optimal level is an interesting and important topic. How successful and skilled are shareholders monitoring and making changes in its level and its mix? Ownership dispersion is an important determinant of it. READ MORE