Essays about: "IT Does matter in Finance"

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  1. 1. Does ESG-score matter to investors? - An EU Taxonomy Perspective

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Linnéa Falkenström; Johan Olsson; [2023-07-03]
    Keywords : ESG; EU Taxonomy; Efficient Market Hypothesis; Behavioral finance; Investor behavior; Event study;

    Abstract : Since the introduction of the EU Taxonomy, it is still unclear how it affects investors' perception and actions towards high ESG-scoring firms, and whether it effectively promotes sustainable investing. The implications of the EU Taxonomy on finance and the environment are significant and must be addressed. READ MORE

  2. 2. External Funding Matters, but Does it Matter Who it Comes from? Exploring the Differential Effects of Different Funding Types on Swedish Biotech Firms

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för företagande och ledning

    Author : Lena Schult; [2023]
    Keywords : Biotechnology; Entrepreneurial Ecosystem; Entrepreneurial Finance; External Funding;

    Abstract : The biotechnology field produces astonishing medical innovations with vital transformative potential for modern medicine and society at large. At the same time, biotech is characterized as R&D-intensive, with decade-long product lead times and the need for substantial investment costs. READ MORE

  3. 3. Liquidity is not a matter of life and death, it’s more important than that. : How does working capital management affect the profitability of Swedish SMEs? 

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för ekonomistyrning och logistik (ELO)

    Author : Hörnell Eric; Cikotic Adis; [2020]
    Keywords : Profitability; Cash Conversion Cycle; Buyers Power; Institutional Theory; Reverse Factoring; Working Capital Management;

    Abstract : Abstract Master Thesis in Business Finance, School of Economics, Linnaeus University Authors: Adis Cikotic and Eric Hörnell Supervisor: Magnus Willesson Examiner: Andreas Jansson   Title: "Liquidity is not a matter of life and death, it is more important than that"   Background: One of the biggest concerns for Swedish small and medium businesses is their lack of capital, which might lead to lower profitability. A significant reason behind this is said to be the buyer's long payment terms contrary to the supplier's payment terms for their own expenses, which increases the risk of an imbalance between the inflows and outflows of money. READ MORE

  4. 4. Does it really matter? - A look at how branding strategies affect the return after an IPO

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Ebba Friberg; Felix Ekman; Hanna Sjöstrand; [2016]
    Keywords : Initial public offering; Brand portfolio strategy; Product and brand focus; Brand architecture; Underpricing; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Theoretical perspective: The study is based on previous literature that discusses the main theories of the study; brand architecture, product/brand focus, brand portfolio strategy, underpricing and information asymmetry. Furthermore, it aims to combine the branding and finance theories to advance the understanding of the effects of different branding strategies in IPOs as it is not a common field of research today. READ MORE

  5. 5. Conflict, Resources and the Responsibility of Corporations : What responsibility do natural resources corporations that operate in conflict risk areas have to ensure that human rights are respected?

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Teologiska institutionen

    Author : Jennifer Maria Helena Andersson; [2016]
    Keywords : Business Ethics; Corporations; Due Diligence; Human Rights; Extraction of Valuable Natural Resources; Human Rights; Legal Responsibilities; Moral Responsibilities; Minerals;

    Abstract : The thesis aims at analyzing the responsibility corporations, which are extracting valuable minerals from conflict risk and conflict affected areas, have in terms of respecting human rights. The thesis analyzes corporate responsibility mostly from a moral but also a legal perspective. READ MORE