Essays about: "Great Divergence"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 22 essays containing the words Great Divergence.

  1. 1. Proficient speakers : A literature review on what it means to be orally proficient as a speaker of English

    University essay from Jönköping University/Högskolan för lärande och kommunikation

    Author : Kim Fahlström; [2023]
    Keywords : Fluency; speech; oral proficiency; assessment;

    Abstract : An increasing amount of people use the English language, even those with other first languages. Therefore, there is an interest in investigating various aspects of the English language. The present study aims to investigate what it means to be orally proficient as a speaker of English. READ MORE

  3. 2. Reluctant Europeans : A Study of Brexit and Its Origin in the Classical Liberal Tradition

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för statsvetenskap (ST)

    Author : Harry White; [2023]
    Keywords : Brexit; liberalism; English; French; Rationalism; Empiricism; legitimacy; Europe; leave; remain.;

    Abstract : Brexit, a highly contested issue, sparked discussion on the future of not only the United Kingdom but also the European Union and its role as a political actor. The attempts to explain the phenomena have been plentiful, and within the discipline of political science, the discussion largely focuses on the political preferences of different identity groups. READ MORE

  4. 3. ESG Rating Divergence & Portfolio Consequences of Relying on a Single Rating Provider - A study conducted on companies in the Nordic region

    University essay from Jönköping University

    Author : Saga Sköld; Malin Wassberg; [2023]
    Keywords : ESG; ESG Divergence; Sustainable Finance; Portfolio Optimization; Efficient Frontier;

    Abstract : This thesis investigates how ESG ratings for Nordic companies vary between two ESG providers, and how the risk and expected return differs between two highly rated ESG portfolios according to the two providers. In doing so, we aim to contribute to research on the topic of ESG divergence as it is of great importance for investors that this subject is studied further. READ MORE

  5. 4. Exploring the Issues with ESG assessments in Investment Decision-Making : Insights from the Swedish Fund Market

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

    Author : Victoria Engström Kindmark; Ellen Surtevall; [2023]
    Keywords : ESG assessment; ESG rating; issues; challenges; sustainable investing; investment decision; mutual funds; ESG-bedömning; ESG betyg; utmaningar; svårigheter; hållbara investeringar; investeringsbeslut; fonder;

    Abstract : Sustainable investing has seen a significant increase in the past years and is continuing to gain momentum with the constant rise of awareness and concern of the climate crisis. It is necessary for modern mutual fund companies to conduct ESG assessments as it provides a comprehensive understanding of a firm's sustainability performance, and identifies potential risks and opportunities which lay ground for investment decisions. READ MORE

  6. 5. A Phantom Based Comparison of Image Segmentation Algorithms for Adaptive Functional Volume Determination of the Thyroid Gland using SPECT

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Fysikum

    Author : Henrik Berg; [2021]
    Keywords : Hyperthyroidism; Nuclear Medicine; SPECT; Functional Volume; Phantom Study; Adaptive Image Segmentation; Thresholding; Region Growing;

    Abstract : Background One of the most used treatments for hyperthyroidism, is therapy with radioactive iodine (131I), which is accumulated in the thyroid gland. To determine the activity of 131I to be administered for a certain absorbed dose, the volume of the gland is of great importance but the historically used methods for estimating the functional volume of the gland are based on large approximations. READ MORE