Essays about: "Principal Agent Theory"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 91 essays containing the words Principal Agent Theory.
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1. Navigating Private Equity Dynamics: An Agency Theory Perspective
University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomiAbstract : The essence of the private equity industry lies in the intricate relationship between Limited Partners (LPs) and General Partners (GPs), intertwining financial elements with human interactions. This thesis employs agency theory to dissect the behaviors of the principal (LP) and the agent (GP), providing a comprehensive exploration of the current private equity landscape and impending market evolution. READ MORE
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2. How do IPOs and SPACs differ in terms of post-listing performance, and how do insider and institutional ownership affect these differences?
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate SchoolAbstract : Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) and Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs) are the two most prevalent alternatives for firms seeking to list on the stock exchange, which we examine in this study. We study numerous parameters impacting the abnormal returns of IPOs and SPACs and, compare their performance in the short-term and long-term using regressions and current literature to explain the discrepancies. READ MORE
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3. Anatomy of corruption in humanitarian assistance: a retrospective analysis of emergency response operations of the Liberia Red Cross Society (LRCS) to the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak in Liberia (2014 – 2016)
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Teologiska institutionenAbstract : This study critically explores the pervasive issue of corruption in humanitarian assistance, focusing on the Liberia Red Cross Society (LRCS) during the Ebola outbreak in Liberia from 2014-2016. For a country grappling with broken infrastructure and fragile healthcare systems due to a 14-year-long civil war, the Ebola crisis in Liberia was an unprecedented disaster as evidenced by 10,672 recorded cases and 4,808 reported fatalities between 2014 and 2016. READ MORE
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4. Building Bridges or Barriers? : Exploring How Municipal Policy Requirements Shape the Feasibility of Housing Development Projects
University essay from KTH/Ledning och organisering i byggande och förvaltningAbstract : Abstract This thesis aims to explore the impact of municipal sustainability policy requirements on the feasibility - the viability or practicality of the realization - of housing development projects, by using the perspectives of the municipality, housing developers, and institutional investors. By using this three-point perspective, this thesis aims to shed light on the intricate dynamics between these stakeholders, and the implications of municipal policy requirements on the project feasibility. READ MORE
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5. Independent boardmembers - a recipe to reduce agency costs? : An explanatory study on Swedish firms listed on Nasdaq OMX Stockholm Large Cap
University essay from Jönköping University/IHH, FöretagsekonomiAbstract : Purpose: The purpose of this study is to explain how the share of independent boardmembers, controlling for different forms of independence, and agency costs correlate within Swedish firms listed on the Nasdaq OMX Stockholm list for large firms. The goal is to extend the understanding of board independence in relation to agency costs while adding empirical insight into the Swedish Code requirements on the board of directors. READ MORE
