Essays about: "FUNDS"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 1067 essays containing the word FUNDS.

  1. 1. A Path Towards Empowerment? : A study on the perceptions of Men and Masculinities within Microfinance Investment Funds

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Moa Berming; [2024]
    Keywords : Microfinance; microfinance investment funds; gender; men and masculinities; empowerment models; hegemonic masculinities;

    Abstract : Feminist research as well as the growing field of ‘Men and Masculinities’ have identified how targeting women and excluding men from development initiatives could have unintended repercussions. As a common tool for development, microfinance is a fitting representation for this emphasis on women. READ MORE

  3. 2. Inflationary Pressure: Exploring the Impact of Inflation on Gen Z’s Sustainable Consumption

    University essay from Jönköping University/Internationella Handelshögskolan

    Author : Erik Jahrl; Betiel Mebrahtom; [2024]
    Keywords : Sustainable consumption; Gen Z; Inflation;

    Abstract : Background: Consumers of Gen Z are facing a reality of high inflation. With their unique characteristics and strong attitudes towards sustainability and environmental concern, this thesis is examining how their sustainable consumption is affected by inflation. READ MORE

  4. 3. Do Swedish fund managers create value? A study on the skill of fund managers of actively managed Swedish funds

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

    Author : Charlie Blidén; Christoffer Wielbass; [2024]
    Keywords : Managerial Skill; Mutual Funds; Value Added; Crisis and No-Crisis; Green and Brown Funds;

    Abstract : This thesis investigates the performance and skill of fund managers in the Swedish mutual fund industry, challenging the traditional view that actively managed funds underperform the market. Utilizing a novel approach, the study defines skill as 'realized value added', which incorporates gross alpha and assets under management. READ MORE

  5. 4. Leveraging Large Language Models for Firm-Intelligence: A RAG Framework Approach

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Statistiska institutionen

    Author : Niclas Wölner-Hanssen; [2024]
    Keywords : Artificial Intelligence; Large Language Models; Retrieval Augmented Generation; Retrieval Augmented Generation Assessment; Contrastive Learning; Mathematics and Statistics;

    Abstract : In the wake of OpenAI's release of ChatGPT in November 2022, powered by the 175 billion parameter neural network GPT-3, the potential applications of Large Language Models (LLMs) in various sectors have become evident. One such application lies in hedge funds and trading desks where knowledge sharing is paramount. READ MORE

  6. 5. NO TIME TO PLAY: THE EFFECT OF NEXT GENERATION EU FUNDS ON THE CITIZENS’ IMAGE OF THE EUROPEAN UNION A Bayesian approach

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Marco Guercini; [2023-10-20]
    Keywords : Next Generation EU; Public Support for the EU;

    Abstract : The Covid-19 pandemic put the economic and political stability of the European Union to a tremendous test. Only a decade after the start of the Euro Crisis, the EU had to face a new challenge of unprecedented proportions and a wave of discontent potentially threatening its legitimacy. READ MORE