Essays about: "cross-sectional regression"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 295 essays containing the words cross-sectional regression.
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1. The Perception of Corruption in correlation to Homicides : A time-series cross-sectional empirical global study, with specific focus on the Latin American region
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för freds- och konfliktforskningAbstract : Most research that has examined the variation in homicide levels has examined their correlation with socioeconomic structural variables. In Latin America however, economic and social development has occurred, but high homicide levels remain, suggesting the involvement of other influencing factors. READ MORE
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2. Evaluation of a web-based education program in palliative care
University essay fromAbstract : Introduction: To enable continuing education in palliative care among health professionals, a web-based education program was launched in a Swedish county. Such an extensive investment needs to be evaluated. READ MORE
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3. The Impact of Restrictive Abortion Policies on the Socioeconomic and Demographic Composition of Mothers -The case of the House Bill 2 regulation in Texas 2013
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate SchoolAbstract : The aim of this paper is to explore whether the implementation of the restrictive abortion policy House Bill 2 (HB2) in Texas 2013 impacted the abortion- and birth rates within the state, and whether the policy was associated with a change in the socioeconomic and demographic composition of women giving birth. For the first-stage regressions, state-level yearly panel data and a difference-in-difference framework are used to examine the impact of the policy on abortion- and birth rates. READ MORE
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4. CAViaR and Cross-sectional quantile regression models to assess risk in S&P500 sectors
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate SchoolAbstract : The aim of this thesis is to investigate the performance of different models used in risk management to identify and control risks that may negatively impact company operations due to unpredictable events. More specifically, the object of this paper is the discussion of a cross-sectional quantile regression model (CSQR) and the CAViaR model, which is a time series quantile regression model. READ MORE
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5. A PRESENT STATE State capacity through state presence and the COVID-19 pandemic
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionenAbstract : Why have some states been successful in controlling the spread of SARS-CoV-2 and preventing deaths caused by it, while others failed to do so? So far, research has largely overlooked the role of state capacity in explaining this. In particular, the role of the territorial presence of states remains understudied. READ MORE