Essays about: "thesis 2009 economics"

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  1. 1. Regional Inequality and Spatial Dependence in Sweden

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Samuel Malmström Arfwedson; [2023]
    Keywords : Regional inequality; convergence; spatial dependence; spatial econometrics; Sweden; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Regional inequality is a growing concern in developed countries, as country-level convergence may obscure increasing disparities within countries. This thesis aims to address this concern by examining the dynamics of regional convergence in Sweden from 1980-2022. READ MORE

  3. 2. What difference does a week make? : An empirical analysis evaluating the effect of induction of labor in gestational week 41 among births in Sweden

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Angelica Eriksson; [2023]
    Keywords : Induction of labor; Quasi-experiment; Staggered treatment adoption; DiD imputation; QALY; Health economics;

    Abstract : This thesis examines the relationship between gestational age and stillbirths, focusing on the effect of maternal age. Prolonged pregnancies have been associated with an increased risk of stillbirth, prompting the exploration of labor induction as a preventive measure. READ MORE

  4. 3. Value of decision control mechanisms in avoiding free cash flow drawbacks in the first place

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Cattleya Pamela Oktaviano; Anna Priscilla Namono; [2023]
    Keywords : Free Cash Flow FCF ; Internal Control; Levers of Control LOC ; Pre-decision Control; Mid-level Managers; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : This thesis examines the utilization of internal controls as means of facilitating effective use of free cash flow (FCF) by managers, with the aim of preventing potential issues that may distort their relationship with shareholders. The objective was to understand the means of mitigating FCF issues by identifying internal controls within the companies to guarantee the effective utilization of cash available while aligning decision making with companies’ strategy and performance. READ MORE

  5. 4. Delving into the acquisitive nature of distressed firms

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Saiyara Naoshin Meem; Mykola Shylin; [2022]
    Keywords : Financial Distress; Distressed Acquisitions; Diversification; Distressed Acquirers; Diversifying Acquisitions; Cross-border; Cross-Industry; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : After observing cases of financially distressed firms engaging in diversifying acquisitions, the motivation for this thesis was found. The purpose of this thesis is to investigate the role played by diversification through cross-border and/or cross-industry acquisition in change in financial distress of the acquirer. READ MORE

  6. 5. The ESG-Risk Relationship - A study of the relationship between ESG and firm-specific risk of publicly traded firms in Sweden

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Jonathan Bark; Melker Lundberg; [2022]
    Keywords : Idiosyncratic Volatility; ESG; Fama-French three-factor model; ESG-risk relationship; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Non-financial metrics have come to play a larger role in financial markets as years pass, impacting decisions made by businesses, investors and policy makers alike. A significant non-financial metric captured by the term ESG or Environmental, Social and Governance. READ MORE