Essays about: "asymmetric size"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 31 essays containing the words asymmetric size.

  1. 21. Leverage Dynamics and Determinants of Private Limited Companies in Sweden and Germany

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

    Author : Niklas Gallenschuetz; Sabine Gattinger; [2014]
    Keywords : private limited firms; leverage determinants; leverage dynamics; capital structure;

    Abstract : This thesis paper analyzes the determinants and dynamics of leverage of private limited firms in Sweden and Germany during the period from 2004 until 2012. Our results show that leverage ratios of private limited firms are mean-reverting and persistent over longer time periods. READ MORE

  3. 22. Institutions and offshoring; Qualitative and quantitative costs of trade

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för nationalekonomi

    Author : Bengt Söderlund; [2014]
    Keywords : Offshoring; Institutions; Vertical specialization; Firm-level data;

    Abstract : Discrepancies between theoretical predictions and actual trade have led scholars to broaden their view of what factors that shape global trade patterns. Previous research has shown that quality of institutions play an important role in this regard. READ MORE

  4. 23. Asymmetry in the dynamic conditional correlation of gold returns and stock returns

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Kittiporn Sinsukthavorn; Haukur Alfredsson; [2014]
    Keywords : DCC; AG-DCC; dynamic conditional correlation; asymmetry; gold; mid-cap; small-cap; size; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : The purpose of this thesis is to explore the possibility of asymmetry in the dynamic conditional correlation of stock returns and gold returns. We hypothesize that this asymmetry might be different for large and small firms, as a result of size specific characteristics that may influence firm profitability and risk following negative market shocks. READ MORE

  5. 24. Impacts Of Credit Rating Announcements On Share Price In The NASDAQ Market And The Role Of The Credit Rating Agencies

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Alexandros Michailidis; Wanlin Wu; [2014]
    Keywords : Credit Rating Announcement; Standard and Poor’s; NASDAQ; Event Study; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : The purpose of this paper is to investigate the response of the stock prices of firms based on NASDAQ Select Market, during the Credit Rating Announcements made by one of the major rating agencies, Standard and Poor’s, before and after the Great Financial Crisis of 2007-2008. The test procedure is the application of the event study by which we are going to investigate whether or how much the markets respond to Credit Rating Announcements. READ MORE

  6. 25. How does asymmetric information affect donations to beggars?

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för nationalekonomi

    Author : Michel Elmoznino Laufer; Ezgi Saginer; [2012]
    Keywords : donations; beggars; information asymmetry; conditional altruism; dictator game;

    Abstract : In the current debate of donations to beggars, many individuals claim that they want to donate but that they refrain from doing so due to a lack of information about the beggar. The purpose of our study is to examine the impact asymmetric information has on altruistic behavior towards beggars. READ MORE