Essays about: "Index"

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  1. 26. Examining the Impact of Football Tournaments on Equity Markets: An Analysis of Market Anomalies, Market Dynamics and Investor sentiment

    University essay from

    Author : Oskar Edgren; Josef Johansson; [2023-07-06]
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    Abstract : This paper investigates whether two international football tournaments have an effect on the performance of four major stock markets during the event period. Some previous literature suggest that the NYSE index tended to fall during every World Cup between 1950 and 2007 due to negative investor sentiment associated with losing and being knocked out of the tournament. READ MORE

  3. 27. From Protest to Progress: A study on the association between the Arab Spring and women's empowerment in Jordan

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för nationalekonomi med statistik

    Author : Saga Nilsson Norén; Tilde Persson; [2023-07-06]
    Keywords : Arab Spring; women’s empowerment; agency; instrumental; intrinsic; index; attitudes; decision-making; institutions;

    Abstract : The Arab Spring was a set of political uprisings, taking place in the MENA (Middle East and North Africa) region starting in 2011. The motive of the initial protests stemmed from people’s desire for democratic rights, however, some of the protests that followed were driven more by aspirations of economic stability. READ MORE

  4. 28. Beyond Profits: Exploring the Investment Styles and Risk-Adjusted Returns of ESG-Driven Portfolios

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    Author : Alexander Olsson; Jonathan Taimory; [2023-07-06]
    Keywords : Risk-adjusted Returns; Investment Styles; Environmental; Social and Governance ESG ;

    Abstract : This study uses daily data to examine how different ESG implementations affect performance and portfolio characteristics. With a non-homogenous view of how ESG investing is defined, ten different value-weighted portfolios are constructed. The geographical focus is the US market, with the S&P 500 total return index (SPXTR) as the screening universe. READ MORE

  5. 29. Deciphering Sector Performance in the Finnish Stock Market: A Study on Systematic Risk and Investment Strategies

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Ville Viinikainen; [2023-07-03]
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    Abstract : This paper offers an empirical analysis of the Finnish stock market with a focus on sector behaviour, performance, and the effects of systematic risk and economic downturns on sector returns. Despite the fact that Finnish sector classifications were found to differ from the GICS classifications, this research emphasizes the significance of local context in investment decisions. READ MORE

  6. 30. The role of sustainability award logos and other visual elements in the formation of a sustainable destination image

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Camilla Ghezzi; Maryam Mehdizadeh Dehkordi; [2023-07-03]
    Keywords : sustainable destination image; sustainability certifications; sustainable tourism; visual elements; eye-trackers; GDSI award;

    Abstract : Pivotal in tourism is the destination image, since it influences the desire to travel to a destination. Being able to successfully form a sustainable destination image is crucial for the flourishing of sustainable tourism. READ MORE