Essays about: "Persistent trends"

Showing result 11 - 14 of 14 essays containing the words Persistent trends.

  1. 11. Removal of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances from drinking water using ozonation

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Aquatic Sciences and Assessment

    Author : Miriam Dorothea Schäfers; [2017]
    Keywords : PFAS; drinking water; ozonation;

    Abstract : Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) are a broad group of man-made chemicals which are persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic. Due to their unique physicochemical properties PFASs are used in various industrial processes and consumer products. READ MORE

  3. 12. Can it be Good to be Bad? : Evidence on the performance of US sin stocks

    University essay from Företagsekonomi

    Author : Anders Karlén; Sebastian Poulsen; [2013]
    Keywords : sin; sinful; unethical; SRI; social responsibility; stock performance; performance measure; multi factor model; alpha; abnormal returns;

    Abstract : Investment decisions grounded in personal values and societal norms has seen a growth in the last decades, to a point where large institutional investors are abstaining from certain industries that share a specific characteristic altogether. The affiliation with sinful industries that promote human vice is not viewed as socially responsible in the eyes of the public, a reason why socially responsible investment funds that screen out these companies has experienced an increase in popularity. READ MORE

  4. 13. An exploratory research : Fear and the need of security interplay as a business mechanism

    University essay from Företagsekonomi

    Author : Martha Alicia Beltrán Alanis; Javier Arnulfo Cruz Sánchez; [2011]
    Keywords : FEAR; NEED of security; FEAR appeal; UNACQUAINTED-indirect fear appeal; SECURITY industry; SECURITY company;

    Abstract : Background: Humanity builds and writes its history. Overtime the need of feeling secure has been present originated from an emotion, a condition and reaction: the fear of threats or danger. The impact of human fear over the humanity behaviour leads for searching ways of reducing such fear. READ MORE

  5. 14. Persistency & trends : Stock price impact of interim reports

    University essay from IHH, Redovisning och finansiering

    Author : Fredrik Gyllefjord; Vladimir Lolic; [2006]
    Keywords : Financial statement analysis; Market behaviour; Interim reports; Fourth quarter reports; Persistent trends; Trend analysis; Stockholm stock exchange; Analysts; Expectations.;

    Abstract : Problem: Interim and annual reports are some of the most crucial sources of information regarding companies’ performances. Interested parties such as analysts and investors assess this information and compare it with expectations. READ MORE