Essays about: "2007 crisis"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 264 essays containing the words 2007 crisis.

1. 1. The impact of war and crisis on SMEs' global value chains: A quantitative study in West Sweden

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för globala studier

   Author : Moa Johansson; [2023-11-08]
   Keywords : Small and Medium-sized Enterprises SME ; Global Value Chains GVC ; Globalisation; Deglobalisation and Regionalisation;

   Abstract : Historically global value chains (GVCs) have mainly been operated by transnational corporations (TNCs) but have increased in popularity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SME). Recent events such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the complete Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022 have exposed vulnerabilities in GVC. READ MORE

3. 2. A Case Study: Human Rights Violations in Gaza: A qualitative analysis of the UN’s responsibility under the principle of R2P to combat the violations of articles 3 & 13 of the UDHR in Gaza

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för globala studier

   Author : Sara Aziz; [2023-10-18]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : This case study examines how the United Nations (UN) is responsible, in accordance with the concept of the Responsibility To Protect (R2P), for combating the violations of articles 3 and 13 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) in Gaza. These articles entail the right to life, liberty and security of person (article 3) and the right to freedom of movement and residence (article 13). READ MORE

4. 3. Examining the Effects of Economic Crises on Firm Leverage: Insights from Financial Institutions and Information Technology Companies Listed on the Swedish Stock Markets

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Erik Nordlund; Vlad David; [2023-09-01]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : Numerous studies have examined factors influencing a company's capital structure, but most focus on non-financial firms and neglect the distinct characteristics of financial institutions. Furthermore, little research exists on the Swedish financial and information technology markets despite their special market conditions, important global position and unique capital structures of their belonging companies. READ MORE

5. 4. Comparison of High ESG Portfolio Performance in Germany and Switzerland

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Nino Shakulashvili; Saud Talic; [2023-06-29]
   Keywords : ESG; Portfolio Performance; Fama French; Carhart; Risk Factors; Value; Size; Momentum; Germany; Switzerland;

   Abstract : This study focuses on the relationship between stock return performance and sustainability, the latter taking the form of the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) framework. The paper provides a comparative setting in which stocks of companies headquartered in Germany and Switzerland are examined. READ MORE

6. 5. Sustainability performance and market risk. A study of the banking sector

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

   Author : Arvid Särkiniemi; Oskar Lindman; [2023]
   Keywords : risk; market risk; sustainability performance; corporate management; bank management; CSR; panel data; parametric VaR; non-parametric VaR; CVaR; VaR; Historical simulation; bank sector; the financial sector; ESG; financial performance.;

   Abstract : The financial crisis of 2007-2008 highlighted the societal impacts of bank risk-taking. A strong focus on maximizing profits for shareholders combined with a disregard for, and  underestimation of risks led to the downfall of large banks such as Lehman Brothers and multiple other banks getting bailed out by several governments and other banks. READ MORE