Essays about: "Proxies"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 259 essays containing the word Proxies.

1. 1. The Propaganda of Iran and its Proxies : A study on the cross-group cohesion of Iran, Hezbollah and Hamas

   University essay from Försvarshögskolan

   Author : Gustav Christensson; [2024]
   Keywords : Iran; Hezbollah; Hamas; Axis of Resistance; social identity theory; Islamist propaganda; content analysis;

   Abstract : Since the Islamic Revolution in 1979 Iran has employed a deliberate and successful strategy centered around the use and support of various proxies, notably Hezbollah and Hamas who are part of the Iranian led Axis of Resistance. There is a vast literature that has studied different aspects of this Iranian proxy dimension, but relatively little research has been conducted on propaganda as a unifying mechanism. READ MORE

3. 2. Shareholder Advantage and Short-Term Leverage

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

   Author : Nikola Pajkic; Pratik Kulkarni; [2023]
   Keywords : Bargaining; Default; Debt maturity structure; Rollover risk;

   Abstract : We find a correlational relationship between proxies of shareholder bargaining power and liquidation costs (indicating the value extraction ability of shareholders from debtholders in reorganization in default) and short-term leverage. Theoretical literature suggests to us that firms with higher shareholder advantage will reduce their short-term leverage to a greater extent than those with lower shareholder advantage (due to shareholders disliking commitment to rollover risk) in a systemic shock to bond market liquidity, i. READ MORE

4. 3. The Impact of Spin-offs on Shareholder Value : Evidence from the Swedish Market 1991-2022

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Moa Landing; Gustav Swedenborg; [2023]
   Keywords : Spin-offs; Corporate restructurings; Abnormal returns; Determinants of abnormal returns;

   Abstract : This thesis uses an event study methodology to investigate the short- and long-term effect on shareholder value from Lex ASEA-approved spin-offs' on the Swedish market between 1991-2022. The impact of spin-offs has been examined by estimating the effects on the parent firm, the spun-off entity, and a value-weighted pro-forma entity. READ MORE

5. 4. Turning the Doughnut from Vision to Reality in Wales – the Case of Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

   University essay from

   Author : Emma Bergeling; [2023]
   Keywords : Sustainable Development; Earth Sciences; Doughnut Economics; Planetary Boundaries; Transformation; Three Spheres of Transformation;

   Abstract : The world is simultaneously facing social and environmental sustainability issues. There is a decreasing window of opportunity to limit global warming in accordance with the Paris Agreement, significant biodiversity loss, and mounting inequality. READ MORE

6. 5. Perceived Liveliness Impact on Sense of Safety : A Study on Women’s Perceived Safety in Human-Lacking Urban Environments through Virtual Reality

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

   Author : Ebba Rovig; [2023]
   Keywords : Perceived liveliness; women’s perceived safety; natural surveillance; street attributes; presence of others; virtual reality; urban environments; Upplevd livlighet; kvinnors uppfattade trygghet; naturlig övervakning; gatuattribut; närvaro av människor; virtuell verklighet; urbana miljöer;

   Abstract : Denna avhandling undersökte förhållandet mellan urbana attribut och upplevd livlighet och dess effekt på kvinnors upplevda säkerhet. Med utgångspunkt i teorier om naturlig övervakning [6] och vikten av att ha andra människor närvarande för att öka kvinnors säkerhet [17], utvärderades fysiska gatuattribut som förutspåddes öka miljöns livlighet. READ MORE