Essays about: "Hypothesis testing"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 322 essays containing the words Hypothesis testing.

1. 1. Dictators Without Borders: Host-Origin Relations and Transnational Repression : A qualitative case study on the causes of transnational repression in democratic host countries

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för freds- och konfliktforskning

   Author : Liv van der Voort; [2024]
   Keywords : Russia; Europe; Transnational Repression; Qualitative study; host country; origin country; democratic host states;

   Abstract : Past literature on transnational repression underscore the significant gap in examining how the relationship between the origin country and the host country influences instances of transnational repression. To fill this gap, this study is bringing in the neglected role of democratic host states by exploring: Why do certain democratic host states encounter significant incidents of transnational repression on their soil while others do not? This essay demystifies the concept of "relationship" and examines whether states, driven by their self-interest, tend to "overlook" transnational repression. READ MORE

3. 2. The use of derivatives in corporate risk management - A value adding strategy?

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

   Author : Agnes Strignert; [2024]
   Keywords : Risk Management; Derivatives; Hedging; Modigliani-Miller; Porsche;

   Abstract : Part I:This study highlights the role of active risk management of currency risk exposure within large listed non-financial European firms. In the aftermath of the global pandemic and invasion of Ukraine, many firm across the global has experienced challenges in terms of sustaining stable cash flows. READ MORE

4. 3. Persuading others using language online

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Datalogi

   Author : Karolina Hagerman; [2024]
   Keywords : persuasion; language; persuasive communication; reddit; communication accomodation theory; language attributes; sentiment; lexical diversity;

   Abstract : This study explores the dynamics of persuasive communication within the context of the r/AmItheAsshole subreddit, a platform that serves as a space for individuals to share real-life conflicts, inviting impartial judgments from the Reddit community, so-called flairs. Grounded in Communication Accommodation Theory and existing research on persuasion, the study explores the impact of language attributes on persuasive outcomes, using hypothesis testing to determine significant differences between the different flairs and two broader binary categories of blame. READ MORE

5. 4. The impact of war and crisis on SMEs' global value chains: A quantitative study in West Sweden

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för globala studier

   Author : Moa Johansson; [2023-11-08]
   Keywords : Small and Medium-sized Enterprises SME ; Global Value Chains GVC ; Globalisation; Deglobalisation and Regionalisation;

   Abstract : Historically global value chains (GVCs) have mainly been operated by transnational corporations (TNCs) but have increased in popularity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SME). Recent events such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the complete Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022 have exposed vulnerabilities in GVC. READ MORE

6. 5. Testing the Adaptive Market Hypothesis on the Swedish Stock Market - Empirical evidence between 1990-2019

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   Author : Jacob Allestam; Filip Sjöberg; [2023-06-29]
   Keywords : Adaptive market hypothesis; market efficiency; market conditions; return predictability; trading strategy;

   Abstract : This study examines if the adaptive market hypothesis holds for the Swedish stock market between 1990 and 2019. We use Affärsvärldens Generalindex and test for time-varying return predictability by implementing a variance ratio test and an autocorrelation test. To track how market efficiency evolves over time we use a two-year moving subsample. READ MORE