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1. 1. Navigating the Gender Equality Maze: A study investigating how gender diversity reflects corporate value

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

   Author : Sophia Granfors; Mathilda Normelli; [2018]
   Keywords : Corporate Financial Performance; Corporate Governance; Gender Equality; CEO Background; Diversity;

   Abstract : This thesis explores if corporate value can be created through increased gender diversity in top management and board positions, using a unique dataset of 209 companies listed on Nasdaq Stockholm between 2013 and 2016. Firstly, we aim to determine the effect of female inclusion in leading positions on corporate financial performance, estimated through accounting- and market-based measures. READ MORE