Essays about: "-forum"

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  1. 1. On optimal tax rates and shifts in the peak of the Laffer curve - An empirical study of Swedish municipalities during the years from 2000 to 2017.

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för nationalekonomi med statistik

    Author : Carl-Johan Eklund; Marcus Malmsten; [2019-07-12]
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    Abstract : This report presents an empirical study of the average Laffer curve of Swedish municipalities, with a focus on determining whether the position of the peak of the curve has shifted or, put differently, whether the optimal value of the average municipal tax rate has changed over time. A regression model based on the Laffer curve relationship between tax revenue and tax rates and including several control variables is proposed. READ MORE

  3. 2. Gasoline Demand in the Different Regions of Sweden

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för nationalekonomi med statistik

    Author : Tobias Cavallari; Johannes Skåreby; [2019-07-12]
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    Abstract : In this thesis, we study the price and income elasticities of gasoline demand in the different regions of Sweden. By collecting data for each region in the period between 2002-2017 we try to derive these elasticities. The purpose of this is to contribute to the understanding of the distributional effect in Sweden when the gasoline price increases. READ MORE

  4. 3. Income Distribution and Happiness in Europe - Are Scandinavians more Sensitive to Inequality?

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för nationalekonomi med statistik

    Author : Amanda Josefsson; Simona Koria; [2019-07-12]
    Keywords : inequality; happiness; well-being; Europe; Scandinavia; welfare; income distribution; inequality aversion;

    Abstract : The main objective of this thesis is to investigate the effect of income inequality on happiness in Europe. A comparison between Scandinavia and the rest of Europe is made using cross-sectional data from the European Social Survey for 2008-2016 to establish possible differences in inequality aversion. READ MORE

  5. 4. Testing the Performance of the Capital Asset Pricing Model and the Fama-French Three-Factor Model - A study on the Swedish Stock Market between 2014-2019

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för nationalekonomi med statistik

    Author : Frida Gustafsson; Robert Gustavsson; [2019-07-12]
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    Abstract : The returns of potential investments are interesting for every investor. In this thesis we compared two financial models that are often used to predict expected returns of portfolios with different financial instruments. READ MORE

  6. 5. The Effect of ESG on a Global Fund Market - Integrating Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) in the investment strategy: A Global Market Research

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för nationalekonomi med statistik

    Author : Hanna Björkman; Michael Erlandsson; [2019-07-12]
    Keywords : ESG; global funds; environmental responsibility; social responsibility; corporate governance; responsible investments; impact investments; Morningstar;

    Abstract : This paper investigates the different performances of global funds when implementing an ESG-strategy during the period 2013 to 2018. Using the from Morningstar Direct, consisting of return, Morningstar Sustainability Rating, Morningstar Portfolio Sustainability Score, Portfolio Controversy level and Environmental-, Social-, and Governance- Score, we conduct the regression analysis using the Fama French Carhart model. READ MORE