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1. 1. Institutions and Economic Growth in the Late Ottoman Empire: A Quantitative Approach, 1820-1913

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen

   Author : David Vesterager Husfeldt; [2023]
   Keywords : institutions; economic history; economic growth; Ottoman Empire; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : This thesis studies the institutions and economic development of the late Ottoman Empire, examining whether institutions can explain the economic development of the regions and countries subject to it during the period of 1820-1913. The thesis aims to quantify the institutional determinants of geography, religion/culture, and political economy/interests, and it employs a semi-experimental approach of using inequality extraction ratios as an indicator for the political economy. READ MORE

3. 2. Intergenerational Occupational Mobility in Rural Thailand 1997-2017

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen

   Author : Suphalak Bumroongkit; [2023]
   Keywords : Intergenerational Mobility; Social Mobility; Occupational Mobility; Thailand; Business and Economics; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : Inequality has been growing in Thailand, but the consequence of inequality, intergenerational social mobility has not been studied. This research aims to provide contemporary study of intergenerational occupational mobility in Thailand during 1997-2017, and provide the first time three generations mobility by employing Townsend Thai panel data. READ MORE

4. 3. Does target firm risk differ depending on the gender of the acquiring firm's CEO?

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Anton Strandqvist; Malkolm Sten; [2023]
   Keywords : Chief Executive Officer; Gender; Mergers and Acquisitions; Risk aversion; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : This study aims to examine the relationship between the gender of the CEO and target firm risk in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in Sweden. Previous research has shown that there may be differences in risk attitudes and behavior between men and women, which could affect their decision-making processes in M&A transactions. READ MORE

5. 4. CARs In the Driver’s Seat: The Battle Between Capital and Stock Performance

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Léo Fégeant; Alice Beer; [2023]
   Keywords : Capital Adequacy Ratio; Capital Requirements; Stock Returns; Basel-III; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : After the financial crisis of 2008, the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision created the latest Accord for capital requirements: The Basel III Accord. Basel III set higher requirements for both quantity and quality of capital, with the aim to mitigate systemic risk. READ MORE

6. 5. Announcement Effect of Primary Seasoned Equity Offerings of Common Stock: Evidence from the Swedish Stock Market

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Anna Jóna Reynisdóttir; Guðrún Özurardóttir; [2023]
   Keywords : Seasoned equity offering; Swedish stock market; primary offering; equity issue; financing; increase in share capital; wealth transfer; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : This study investigates the abnormal returns associated with announcements of primary seasoned equity offerings of common stock on the Swedish stock market. It provides a comprehensive discussion on equity offerings and their related theories, in addition to a thorough review of existing empirical research. READ MORE