Essays about: "Capital Tax"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 175 essays containing the words Capital Tax.

  1. 6. The Drivers of Wealth Inequality: The Case of Sweden

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

    Author : Erik Lindé; Ludvig Ljungberg; [2023]
    Keywords : Wealth inequality; Return heterogeneity; Type-dependency;

    Abstract : Wealth inequality is a defining feature of the global economy which gives rise to several societal issues. To investigate the driving factors behind wealth inequality in Sweden, a wealth model from Gabaix et al. (2016) is extended to include type dependency, differences in returns amongst individuals in the population. READ MORE

  3. 7. Optimal Capital Structures under the Vasicek Stochastic Interest Rate Model

    University essay from KTH/Matematik (Avd.)

    Author : Oscar Danielson; Tom Hagéus; [2023]
    Keywords : Vasicek model; stochastic interest rate model; optimal capital structures; tax benefits; bankruptcy costs; transaction costs; optimal leverage ratio; optimal debt maturity; Vasicekmodell; stokastisk räntemodell; optimala kapitalstrukturer; skattefördelar; konkurskostnader; transaktionskostnader; optimal belåningsgrad; optimal löptid;

    Abstract : This study applies the Vasicek stochastic interest rate model in order to determine optimal capital structures for listed firms. A Swedish interest rate data set is used to estimate Vasicek model parameter that are reliable and independent of initial start values. READ MORE

  4. 8. The Impact of Reducing Capital Taxation on Savings and Entrepreneurship: A synthetic control study on Sweden

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för nationalekonomi

    Author : Ellen Olsson; Bharat Bommana; [2022]
    Keywords : Synthetic control method; Net capital taxes; Sweden; Savings rate; Entrepreneurship;

    Abstract : Capital taxes have gained prominence in public discourse for their perceived redistributional capabilities. Understanding their effect on individual economic decision making is key to designing effective tax policy. Sweden provides a good case study of the implications of capital taxes, as it repealed most of its capital taxes between 2005 to 2007. READ MORE

  5. 9. Value creation in sponsored and non-sponsored spin-offs

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för redovisning och finansiering

    Author : André Sjögren; [2022]
    Keywords : Spin-offs; Ownership; Sponsors; Excess Returns; CAPM;

    Abstract : I examine whether spin-offs create value and if there is a difference between sponsored and non-sponsored firms by examining announcement-day share price performance, long-term share price performance, and long-term change in operational performance. The measures used were calculated on an unadjusted basis, in line with prior research, and on a risk-adjusted basis, using the Capital Asset Pricing Model. READ MORE

  6. 10. MINERAL RENTS AND WEALTH : AN ANALYSIS OF THE DIAMOND MARKET AND THE POTENTIAL TAX SPACE 2010-2019

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för ekonomi, teknik och samhälle

    Author : Anton Löf; [2022]
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    Abstract : The aim of this thesis is to analyse resource rents in the diamond industry. Based on extensive datasets and a discussion of all relevant costs, resource rent statistics in the diamond industry is examined on a global level for the period 2010-2019. Resource rents give an indication of the available space for taxation. READ MORE