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1. 1. Tapestry of rural lives : trust and ties within BYGDSAM association

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

   Author : Zana-Sofia Merdovic; [2024]
   Keywords : weak ties; civil associations; rural development;

   Abstract : Local communities across Europe have been experiencing a decline in population and public services. To counter this trend, civil society often steps up through voluntary associations. READ MORE

3. 2. Market Value Implications of Increasing Passive Investing

   University essay from

   Author : Andreas Gegerfelt; Elsa Olsson; [2023-07-07]
   Keywords : Passive investing; passive investment bubble; active investing; price-to-earnings ratio; Swedish equity market;

   Abstract : This study examines if recent years’ popularity and large inflow of money to passive index funds have led to inflated prices in the Swedish equity market. The problem was investigated by studying the net fund flows to passive funds and comparing them to active funds over time to measure to what extent they affect the market price-to-earnings ratio. READ MORE

4. 3. Does the Fee Affect the Performance of Real Estate Funds? : An Explanatory Study on the Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish Market

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

   Author : Nellie Rönnqvist; Oskar Vigren; [2023]
   Keywords : Mutual funds; Real estate funds; Annual fee; Risk-adjusted return; Real estate market; Investors; Performance; Diversification; Savings; Efficient Market Hypothesis; Relationship; Motive; Sweden; Norway; Finland;

   Abstract : Over the past decades, investing and saving in mutual funds has become a popular alternativefor generating returns. Interest continues to grow and is widespread among different types ofinvestors, ranging from small-scale savers to professional investors, as well as differentgeographic markets. READ MORE

5. 4. Navigating Impact: A Qualitative Study on Impact Investing in Kenya's Venture Capital Landscape

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

   Author : Rasmus Nordin; Linnea Svanberg; [2023]
   Keywords : Impact Investing; Venture Capital; Kenya; Measuring Impact; Convergence;

   Abstract : Impact investing has the potential to allocate capital and innovation to address some of the most urgent and complex problems facing humanity and the planet. The purpose of this thesis is to study how impact investing is practiced and perceived in Kenya, mainly from a venture capital professional's perspective. READ MORE

6. 5. Sustainable Best Practices in Electronic Sector : Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Industry

   University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

   Author : Michelle Julius; [2023]
   Keywords : Printed Circuit Board industry; Circular Economy; Sustainability; Implementation; Sweden;

   Abstract : Environmental issues related to the Electronic and Electrical Equipment industry lead companies to consider a new sustainability model to decouple economic growth from resource consumption and waste generation. A significant body of literature focuses on materials and process innovation in the field of Printed Circuit Board (PCB), simultaneously limited attention has been given to industry practices and circular economy strategies. READ MORE