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  1. 6. Tax incentives on research and development : Effects in times of economic distress

    University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/Institutionen för kultur och samhälle

    Author : Martin Bruns; [2021]
    Keywords : R D; BERD; tax incentives; OECD; economic distress;

    Abstract : Tax incentives on research and development (R&D) are an important and widely used policyinstrument to elevate business enterprise expenditure on R&D (BERD). In times of economicdistress, firms tend to reduce their R&D investments, although it is crucial for long-termeconomic growth to keep those at a stable level. READ MORE

  3. 7. To Hedge or not to Hedge: An Empirical Analysis on the Determinants of Corporate Interest Rate Risk Management

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

    Author : Victoria Beschorner; Julius Mehl; [2021]
    Keywords : Interest Rate Risk Management; Interest Rate Hedging; Interest Rate Derivatives; Cash Flow Hedging; Fair Value Hedging;

    Abstract : Two theories explain why company size and leverage affect interest rate hedging: Economies of scale of derivatives usage and expected costs of financial distress. We test whether these determinants affect corporates in the decision to hedge interest rate risk with derivatives. READ MORE

  4. 8. Wall Street on a Mission I (Re)instating the Legitimacy of Finance for Development: An Analysis of the Global Investors for Sustainable Development Alliance (GISD)

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Aicha Chabbi; [2021]
    Keywords : SDG funding; global recession; public debt; Global Investors for Sustainable Development Alliance GIDS ; legitimacy; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : According to estimates advanced by the United Nations, the annual SDG funding gap amounts to $2.5 trillion. The covid-19 pandemic further exacerbated the underlying issues as the global recession led to an unprecedented rise in public debts and economic distress triggered by defaults, capital flights and fiscal austerity. READ MORE

  5. 9. The Impact of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) on Listed European Football Clubs

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Igor Victor Noonan; Marco Israel Silicaro; [2019]
    Keywords : Free Cash Flow Theory; Underinvestment Problem; Panel Data Regression; Trade Off Theory; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : The purpose of this paper is to investigate and shed light on the critical success factors for investors, management and academia for listed European football clubs. This paper is the first of its kind in that it analyses the Key Performance Indicators and their respective impact on the stock price for 23 listed European football clubs. READ MORE

  6. 10. Contingent Convertible Bonds and the Optimal Default Barrier

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Ludwig Allard; Raymond Ke; [2018-07-03]
    Keywords : Contingent Convertible Bonds; CoCo Bonds; CoCos; Optimal Default Barrier; Swedish Banks; Financial Crisis;

    Abstract : This thesis provides a comprehensive overview of the sensitivity of the optimal default barrier in regard to its input parameters and the use of contingent convertible bonds. Contingent convertible bonds are financial instruments designed to help banks prevent default and absorb losses by converting from debt to equity in times of financial distress. READ MORE