Essays about: "Placebo effect"

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  1. 11. Instagram Content Publishing and Its Effect on Stock Prices for Swedish Firms : A multiple case study on the economic effect of social media publishing for firms

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för industriell ekonomi

    Author : Edwin Carlsson; Niklas Ek; [2022]
    Keywords : stock prices; social media; synthetic control group; Instagram; aktie-pris; social media; syntetisk kontrollgrupp; Instagram;

    Abstract : Background. Instagram as a social media platform is used by firms as both a com- munication, marketing and promotion tool. In analyses of firms on Twitter, several authors have found connections between positive changes in stock returns and posts on Twitter regarding the firm, both from and about the firm. READ MORE

  3. 12. The impact of ICT diffusion on primary schooling in The Gambia: a synthetic control approach

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för nationalekonomi

    Author : Ida Lennström; Spencer Robild; [2022]
    Keywords : Internet penetration; Synthetic Control Method; sub-Saharan Africa; primary school completion; ICT diffusion;

    Abstract : Using national-level data from countries within sub-Saharan Africa, this paper investigates the impact of ICT diffusion, measured through Internet penetration, on primary school completion. Digital inequalities, as well as an overrepresentation of children out of school, particularly affect poor- and rural population groups in sub-Saharan Africa. READ MORE

  4. 13. To innovate or not - that is the question A study investigating how the number of patents applications has been affected by the EU ETS

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Alma Hemberg; [2021-08-23]
    Keywords : aviation; business enterprise investments; cement; difference-in-differences; emissions; environmental regulation; EPO; Espacenet; the EU ETS; GDP growth; gross domestic investments; innovation; IPC; manufacturing of iron and steel; OECD; patent applications; patents; Porter Hypothesis; R D;

    Abstract : This thesis examines how patent applications (as a proxy measure for innovation) in regulated sectors were affected by the implementation of the European Emission Trading System (the EU ETS) in 2005. The studied EU ETS-regulated sectors are cement and manufacturing of iron and steel with aviation sector as a placebo check. READ MORE

  5. 14. Can China's Carbon Emission Trading Make a Difference? A quasi experimental analysis of the ETS pilot scheme

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för nationalekonomi

    Author : Shicheng Xia; [2021]
    Keywords : China emission trading; carbon neutrality; policy analysis; quasi-natural experiment; matching;

    Abstract : With an aim to reduce carbon emissions and thus cope with the climate change, China initiated its Emission Trading System (ETS) in several pilot regions since 2013. In this thesis I investigate the CO2 emission reduction effect of the China ETS pilot scheme, which could serve as an important indicator to infer how the forthcoming national ETS will perform in the future. READ MORE

  6. 15. Social anxiety disorder : SSRI vs. placebo

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskap

    Author : Milica Egic; [2021]
    Keywords : SSRI; placebo; social anxiety disorder; generalized SAD; efficacy;

    Abstract : Social anxiety disorder (SAD) is characterized by fear and avoidance of social interactions and situations in which an individual is being the focus of attention. This current thesis aims to examine the efficacy of pharmacological treatment, particularly selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) in individuals with a generalized social anxiety disorder (gSAD) in comparison with placebo (no active medication). READ MORE