Essays about: "EU-15"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 30 essays containing the word EU-15.

1. 1. Is M&A success decided before the deal goes through?

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Bore Westman; Erik Mildenberger; [2021]
   Keywords : M A; Success; Acquisitions; Performance; EU-15; Accounting; ROA; R D; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : The aim of this paper is to contribute to the ongoing discussion about M&A performance and the impact pre-merger characteristics have on post-merger performance for the acquiring firm. The study is limited to acquisition deals that occurred in 2014 and the acquiring firm being located in the EU-15 area. READ MORE

3. 2. Civil society in the post-communist EU states : Is democratic backsliding affecting CSO presence, access, and funding  at the EU level?

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

   Author : Marcus Wåhlberg; [2020]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : The EU enlargements in 2004 and 2007 welcomed post-communist states in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) as member states of the union. This influx of new CEE member states not only changed the power dynamics of the EU, but it also highlighted institutional contrasts between the old fifteen member states (EU-15) and those from the CEE region. READ MORE

4. 3. Motivation in the Gig Economy : A Case Study of Gig Workers in the IT and Business Consulting Industry

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

   Author : Kristin Karlsson; Johan Wranne; [2019]
   Keywords : Gig economy; gig worker; motivation; consulting; IT; Business; entrepreneurial motivation; Gig-ekonomi; giggare; motivation; konsultverksamhet; IT; Business; entreprenöriell motivation;

   Abstract : The number of self-employed has been rising and it is estimated that 20–30% of the working-age population in the EU-15 and the U.S. is involved in some form of independent work. This growth is driven by technological advancements, changing work values and an overall need to adapt to a high-change environment. READ MORE

5. 4. Does the effect of trade preferences depend on supply-side conditions in the preference-receiving countries?

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Kerstin Karlén; [2018]
   Keywords : Trade Preferences; Everything But Arms; Least developed countries; European Union; Gravity Model; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : Trade preferences used as a policy tool to promote exports from developing countries has been criticized for not being effective, as the increase in the share of imports to the European Union from developing countries has been disappointing. There has also been concerns regarding the underutilization of trade preferences among least developed countries. READ MORE

6. 5. Wavelet Analysis of Business Cycle Synchronization in Europe

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Glenn Nielsen; [2018]
   Keywords : wavelet analysis; business cycle synchronization; principal component analysis; Euro area; optimum currency area; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : Business cycle synchronization is an essential criterion for creating and maintaining an optimal currency area. In this paper, it is investigated whether this required criterion holds for the Euro area at different time horizons (short run, medium run and long run), and if the financial crisis of 2007-2008 influenced the degree of synchronization in Europe. READ MORE