Essays about: "Regression on gdp"
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6. A European Material Kuznets Curve
University essay from Stockholms universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionenAbstract : This bachelor thesis investigates the correlation between 28 European countries’material footprints (MF), as proxied by their Raw Material Consumption (RMC)per capita, and the environmental impact indicated by their carbon dioxide (CO2)emissions per capita, respectively, with their economic development, measured bytheir purchase power parity adjusted gross domestic product (GDP) per capita,during the period of 2008 to 2019. Specifically, through the theoretical frameworkof the Environmental Kuznets Curve (EKC) and by utilizing Fixed EffectsOrdinary Least Squares regression models as well as Pooled Mean Groupestimation, the thesis asks whether or not evidence can be found for the possibleexistence of an EKC, an inverted-U shaped relationship between environmentaldegradation and economic development, within this European context. READ MORE
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7. Zombie firms and a low-interest environment - an empirical analysis of ultra-low interest rates in relation to the surviving of inefficient firms in the nordic region
University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionenAbstract : This paper examines the relationship between ultra-low interest rates and the amount of zombie firms using panel data for Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland over the period 2007-2020 in a multivariable regression model. Specifically, the questions addressed are: is there a relationship between the interest rate and the amount of zombie firms? Could it be concluded that the amount of zombie firms increases during periods of low interest rates? This study documents a statistically significant relationship between ultra low interest rates, i. READ MORE
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8. Macro-based Adjustment Factors for Valuations in Venture Capital
University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionenAbstract : This paper focuses on creating macro-based adjustment factors which can be applied to the valuation of start-up companies. Since start-up companies are private, market valuations are limited to events such as funding rounds or M&A transactions, which happen only at discrete points in time. READ MORE
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9. What Difference Does It Make? : Comparative Panel Data Analysis of the Relationship Between CSR Initiatives and Board Composition in Sweden and the United States
University essay from Umeå universitet/Handelshögskolan vid Umeå universitet (USBE); Umeå universitet/FöretagsekonomiAbstract : More companies have responded to the call for action, increasing their attention to the 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Corporate governance structures have proven to have an effect on how well companies are able to facilitate a sustainable trajectory, all influenced by values and norms. READ MORE
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10. Macroeconomic Factors and their role in Moderating Diversification effect of Asset Classes in the EU
University essay from Umeå universitet/FöretagsekonomiAbstract : After the 2008 financial crisis, some have questioned the historically positive benefits ofdiversification, meanwhile others have stated a clear misunderstanding of whatdiversification entails. This study argues diversification is still viable in portfolio theory,and that more effort should be emphasized on macroeconomic factors’ role in theoptimal portfolio. READ MORE
