Advanced search

Showing result 1 - 5 of 38 essays matching the above criteria.

1. 1. Exploring implications of the EU Taxonomy on funding and disclosure for Swedish SMEs

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

   Author : Jessie Westerberg; Sofia Gren; [2023]
   Keywords : EU taxonomy; CSRD; GAR; BTAR; SMEs; Voluntary disclosure;

   Abstract : In 2019 the EU taxonomy was launched as a classification system that aims to provide a common language and framework for sustainable finance. The purpose is to guide investors and businesses to identify environmentally sustainable economic activities to support the transition towards a low-carbon, resource-efficient economy by 2050 within the EU. READ MORE

3. 2. Navigating Past the Crucible and into the Blue : The Water Energy Nexus: The bold plan signed by Israel, Jordan and the UAE addressing climate, peace and trade. Can the promise of a better future really be wrested from the clutches of past conflict in the Middle East?

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för Asien- och Mellanösternstudier (IAM)

   Author : Tobias Gisle; [2023]
   Keywords : Israel; Jordan; UAE; Abraham Accords; Water; Desalination; Renewable Energy; The Green Blue Deal; Times of Israel; Al Jazeera; The Jerusalem Post; EcoPeace;

   Abstract : The Water Energy Nexus or WEN is an understanding between Israel, Jordan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) whereby Israel will provide Jordan with desalinated water in return for Jordan providing Israel with renewable energy (RE). The UAE will finance the new RE projects in Jordan earmarked for this task. READ MORE

4. 3. The Battle of Trafalgar and its impact on the economic policies of France and Great Britain during the Napoleonic wars

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen

   Author : Carl Fredrik Gärtner; [2023]
   Keywords : Economic history; Economic warfare; War finance; Mercantilism; Napoleonic wars; Battle of Trafalgar; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : The Napoleonic wars have been extensively analyzed, revealing their significant economic aspects. This thesis adopts an economic history perspective to explore the Battle of Trafalgar’s impact on the economic policies of France and Great Britain. READ MORE

5. 4. Improving term structure measurements by incorporating steps in a multiple yield curve framework

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Produktionsekonomi

   Author : Gustav Villwock; Clara Rydholm; [2022]
   Keywords : Finance; Interest rates; Term structure measurement; Monte Carlo; Financial mathematics; Yield curve; Policy rates; Multiple yield curve framework; Stochastic programming; Risk factor modeling; Hedging; Performance attribution; Principle component analysis; GARCH; Maximum likelihood estimation; Copula;

   Abstract : By issuing interest rate derivative contracts, market makers such as large banks are exposed to undesired risk. There are several methods for banks to hedge themselves against this type of risk; one such method is the stochastic programming model developed by Blomvall and Hagenbjörk (2022). READ MORE

6. 5. Big Five Personality Traits andSustainable Investments : A survey study based on the Swedish private investors willingness to pay for ESG rating

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Nationalekonomi; Linköpings universitet/Filosofiska fakulteten

   Author : Amanda Björnström Hellbom; Erika Jigholm; [2021]
   Keywords : Big five taxonomy; Behavioral finance; Environmental; social and governance ESG ; Personality; Socially responsible investing SRI ; Willingness to pay WTP .;

   Abstract : This thesis contributes to the currently still sprawling literature on the force of sustainable investing together with the “Big Five” personality structure (Openness to Experience, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness and Neuroticism). By investigating which personality trait, based on the Big Five personality taxonomy, that was willing to exchange revenue for a higher ESG rating in a hypothetical investment fund, we were able to determine when private investors were willing to pay more for a more sustainable investment. READ MORE