Essays about: "Short-Run Performance"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 36 essays containing the words Short-Run Performance.

  1. 1. Stability improvement to a ruthenium catalyst for partial oxidation of methane

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Kemiteknik (CI)

    Author : Melker Axelsson; [2023]
    Keywords : catalysis; reaction engineering; kinetics; partial oxidation; chemical engineering; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Catalytic partial oxidation of methane (CPOM) is an energy-efficient alternative to steam reforming, the currently prevailing method for energy production from natural gas. Hulteberg Chemistry & Engineering AB has developed a catalyst for the partial oxidation of methane into syngas, for use in solid oxide fuel cells. READ MORE

  3. 2. An empirical study about the relationship between ESG and firm performance in Nordic countries with the moderating effect of environmental innovation.

    University essay from Jönköping University

    Author : Nadiya Ghannadighomi; Elias Johansson; Barbara Saliba; [2023]
    Keywords : Environmental; social; and governance ESG ; Firm performance; Return on equity ROE ; Stakeholder theory; Environmental innovation; Nordics;

    Abstract : Background: During recent years, the growing attention to environmental, social, and governance factors (ESG) as a recognized sustainability performance measurement has led to that corporate participation in sustainable development as one of the main concerns among stakeholders. The Nordic countries have been outstanding leaders in terms of sustainability for years and consistently ranked excellent on ESG scores. READ MORE

  4. 3. Non-Financial Performance Measures in Executive Bonus Contracts and Firm Performance

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för redovisning och finansiering

    Author : Kajsa Olsson; Pi-Lillebi Hermansson; [2022]
    Keywords : Firm performance; Agency Theory; Incentive Programs;

    Abstract : This study investigates whether there is a relationship between the inclusion of non-financial performance measures (NFPM) in CEO bonus contracts and firm performance in the short- term perspective of one year. Data is hand collected from the preceding year's remuneration reports of 106 Nordic large cap firms listed on Nasdaq. READ MORE

  5. 4. New kid on the block

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

    Author : Eddie Hagberg; Philip Kristoffersson; [2022]
    Keywords : Sweden; IPOs; Short-Run Performance; Industry Peers; Stock Price Reaction;

    Abstract : We analyze the effect of completed initial public offerings (IPOs) on listed industry peers around the time of an IPO within the same industry, in the Swedish market. Providing evidence that industry peers experience negative stock price reaction, in relation to a comparable index, in the period before the IPO. READ MORE

  6. 5. Shaky Growth: Chile's earthquake and its effect on GDP. Did the 2010 earthquake change Chile's growth path? Evidence of a synthetic control study

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för nationalekonomi

    Author : Santiago Benguria; [2022]
    Keywords : synthetic control method; quasi-experimental study; earthquake; Chile; natural disasters;

    Abstract : This quasi-experimental study analyses the effects of the 2010 Chile earthquake and finds an effect GDP per capita in the years following the event, by using the synthetic control method. After the shock, the country experienced an increase of 7% on GDP per capita on average, an effect which is significant yet only transitory as Chile and its counterfactual catch up again 5 years after the event. READ MORE