Essays about: "GDP"

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1. 36. Perceptions and Adoption of Cryptocurrencies in the Aftermath of the Greek Financial Crisis. A Study on the Region of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för data- och systemvetenskap

   Author : Stavros Apostolopoulos; [2023]
   Keywords : Cryptocurrencies; Financial crisis; Greece; Eastern Macedonia and Thrace; Consumers; Business owners;

   Abstract : This research study investigates the potential of cryptocurrencies in alleviating the consequences of the financial crisis and identifying new avenues for economic development in Eastern Macedonia and Thrace, Greece. It is motivated by the significant economic downturn experienced by Greece following the 2008 financial crisis, which led to a risk of bankruptcy and a drastic reduction in GDP per capita, with the consecutive implementation of capital controls further disrupting the financial transactions in the country. READ MORE

3. 37. What Difference Does It Make? : Comparative Panel Data Analysis of the Relationship Between CSR Initiatives and Board Composition in Sweden and the United States

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Handelshögskolan vid Umeå universitet (USBE); Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

   Author : Kristina Björling; Viktor Hansson; [2023]
   Keywords : CSR; ESG; Corporate Governance; Gender Diversity; Board Independence; CEO Duality; Inclusion; Board Compositions; Agency Theory; Resource Dependence Theory; Critical Mass Theory; Hofstede’s National Cultural Theory.;

   Abstract : More companies have responded to the call for action, increasing their attention to the 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Corporate governance structures have proven to have an effect on how well companies are able to facilitate a sustainable trajectory, all influenced by values and norms. READ MORE

4. 38. Banks´contribution to economic growth : Evidence from European countries

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

   Author : Amanda Weslien; [2023]
   Keywords : economic growth; bank; europe; european countries; growth; GDP; banks; GMM; profitability; Ekonomisk tillväxt; bank; europa; europeiska länder; tillväxt; BNP; banker; GMM; lönsamhet;

   Abstract : A major objective of policy makers is to achive targeted economic growth. Given the role of financial institutions and banks in today´s economy several researchers studied the relationship between economic growth and profitability of banks. READ MORE

5. 39. Estimating the Effects of European Union Membership on Income Using Synthetic Control Methods

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Jonathan Andersson; [2023]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : The effect on GDP per Capita of joining the European Union is estimated using synthetic control methods, finding an average effect of roughly a half percent increase in the ten years after joining the union, varying considerably between countries, with both large positive and negative estimates present. When limiting the sample to countries with longer pre-treatment periods, and thus presumably more accurate estimations, the average effect is 3. READ MORE

6. 40. Macroeconomic Factors and their role in Moderating Diversification effect of Asset Classes in the EU

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

   Author : Karl Nilsson; Tanyue Zheng; [2023]
   Keywords : macroeconomic factors; asset classes; diversification strategies; portfolio management; institutional qualities;

   Abstract : After the 2008 financial crisis, some have questioned the historically positive benefits ofdiversification, meanwhile others have stated a clear misunderstanding of whatdiversification entails. This study argues diversification is still viable in portfolio theory,and that more effort should be emphasized on macroeconomic factors’ role in theoptimal portfolio. READ MORE