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1. 1. MONEY ON (THE) LINE : A Quantitative Study on the Effects of Different Types of Digital Government Services on Petty Corruption

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

   Author : Victor Hasslöf; [2024]
   Keywords : E-government; E-governance; E-services; E-service; electronic; government; governance; digital; government; service; services; digital; digitalization; computer; public; sector; informational; transactional; corruption; petty; crime; economics; quantitative; analysis; 2014; 2013; EGDI; online; index; subindex; disaggregate; conceptualization; data; E-tjänst; E-services; digitalisering; digital; tjänst; offentlig; sektor; korruption; tjänstemannakorruption; information; transaktion; brottsekonomi; dator; ekonomi; kvantitativ; analys; 2014; 2015; EGDI; online; index; underindex; disaggregerad; konceptualisera; data;

   Abstract : Previous research indicates that improving digital government services may contribute to the reduction of corruption. This study seeks to deepen the knowledge of this suggested causal link in several ways. Firstly, it adds nuance by examining the effects of two distinct sub-types of digital government services on specifically petty corruption. READ MORE

3. 2. The Effects of Ownership Structure on Earnings Management in Public listed firms in Nigeria.

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Jumoke Fiyinfolu Osibuamhe; Tolulope Odunayo Ogwumike; [2023-07-04]
   Keywords : Earnings management; Ownership structure; Managerial; Institutional; Highest holder; Nigeria; entrenchment;

   Abstract : The efficacy of corporate governance is enhanced when managers demonstrate a willingness to act in a manner that is contrary to the preferences of shareholders. An instance of management's potential disregard for shareholders' interests is the employment of accounting accruals as a means of manipulating earnings for management purposes. READ MORE

4. 3. Showing Off in Initial Public Offerings: The Proportion of Institutional Cornerstone Investors in IPOs and the State of the IPO Market

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

   Author : Johan Björkman; Samuel Lindström; [2023]
   Keywords : Institutional Cornerstone Investors; Initial Public Offering IPO ; Hot IPO Markets; Cold IPO Markets; Institutional investors;

   Abstract : The paper analyzes the participation of institutional cornerstone investors in initial public offerings (IPOs) using data from NASDAQ Main Market and First North Growth Market in Stockholm between 2015 and the first half of 2023. We identify positive relationships between both hot and cold IPO market periods and the proportion of institutional cornerstone investors in IPOs. READ MORE

5. 4. Factor Investing and ESG Integration in Regime-switching Models- An Empirical Study on ESG Factor Integration Using Infinite Hidden Markov Models

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Arien Haghshenas; Martin Karim; [2022-06-29]
   Keywords : ESG; Hidden Markov Models; Factor investing; Machine learning; Portfolio construction; Regime-switching models;

   Abstract : ESG investing is an active area of interest, both for the investment and academic communities. However, research is inconclusive on the financial benefits of integrating ESG factors in portfolio construction. READ MORE

6. 5. Analysis of Costs and Emissions Related to Microgrid Electricity Generation in Mae Sariang : A Minor Field Study in Thailand

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

   Author : Ellen Gardholm; Hedvig Hoff; [2022]
   Keywords : Microgrid; Thailand; rural electrification; renewable energy; sustainable development goals; Microgrid; Thailand; landsbygdselektrifiering; förnybar energi; globala målen;

   Abstract : Rural electrification serves as a tool to reach several of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). However, challenges occur related to increased electricity access, involving financial, informational, technical and regulatory factors. READ MORE