Essays about: "difference-in-difference"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 195 essays containing the word difference-in-difference.

  1. 21. Enhancing Learning Outcomes with Pure Question-Based Learning : A Study on the Effectiveness of the Method in a Primary School Environment

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Dominik Andraszek; [2023]
    Keywords : Human–Computer Interaction; Pure Question-Based Learning; Active Learning; Formative Feedback; Technology-Enhanced Learning; Primary School;

    Abstract : In light of technological progress, companies, and public entities must remain aware of the significant opportunities presented by new technologies in terms of accelerating and optimizing knowledge acquisition. This research paper investigates the impact of pure question-based learning (pQBL) on academic performance in a primary school environment. READ MORE

  3. 22. Sweden, Covid-19, and the gender gap in labor market integration : A quantitative study on the effect Covid-19 had on the gender gap in unemployment rates of foreign-born in Sweden

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för nationalekonomi och statistik (NS)

    Author : Marielle Appelkvist; [2023]
    Keywords : Integration; immigration outcomes; gender inequality; Covid-19;

    Abstract : Successful labor market integration is a key attribute in a well-accomplished migration policy. Previous studies show patterns of a gender gap in labor market integration of foreign-born, where females tend to have worse outcomes. READ MORE

  4. 23. On the Resilience of High-ESG Firms: An Event Study of the Russo-Ukrainian War

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

    Author : Alexander Neiglick; Jakob Falck; [2023]
    Keywords : CSR; ESG; Russo-Ukrainian War; Social Capital;

    Abstract : This study aims to deepen our understanding of the relationship between social capital and firm performance during times of crisis. To achieve this, we use ESG scores as a proxy for social capital and investigate whether European high-ESG firms outperformed low-ESG firms during the Russo-Ukrainian War, which we argue constitutes an exogenous market shock. READ MORE

  5. 24. Child Labor as a Coping Mechanism: Children’s Time Use Responses to Community and Individual Shocks

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen

    Author : Theresa Pieper; [2023]
    Keywords : Child Labor; Chores; Household Shocks; Community Shocks; Informal Coping Mechanisms; Time Use Allocation; Ethiopia; Fixed Effects; Matched Difference-in-Difference; Panel Data; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : This thesis explores the impact of community and individual shocks on children’s time use and aims to determine if and under what conditions households use child labor as a response to shocks. For this purpose, four survey rounds of a panel of Ethiopian children aged 5 to 15 are analysed. READ MORE

  6. 25. The financial crisis and its effects on people's health in Sub-Saharan Africa

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för nationalekonomi med statistik

    Author : Frida Apelqvist; Agnes Spånér; [2022-07-08]
    Keywords : Financial crisis; Health; Africa; GDP; Suicide; Infant mortality; HIV;

    Abstract : The financial crisis hit the world during the years of 2008 and 2009. This crisis led to severe financial consequences in mostly North America, Europe but also in Sub-Saharan Africa. Sub-Saharan Africa already had healthcare difficulties, low standard of living and were sensitive to shocks. READ MORE