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  1. 11. Exploring the Economic Relationship Between China and Sub-Saharan Africa : A Study on the Role of Chinese Foreign Direct Investments in Sub-Saharan Africa

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Nationalekonomi; Linköpings universitet/Filosofiska fakulteten

    Author : Axel Pettersson; Rushil Patel; [2023]
    Keywords : FDI; China; Sub-Saharan Africa; Fixed Effect Model; Panel Data; Economics; Foreign Policy; Debt trap; FDI; Kina; Sub-Sahara Afrika; Fixed Effect Model; Paneldata; Ekonomi; Utrikespolitik; Skuldfälla;

    Abstract : This paper adopts a quantitative and qualitative lens, through which we explore the economic relationship between the region of Sub-Saharan Africa and China as a consequence of Chinese Foreign direct investments (FDI).  Primarily, the paper’s direction, analysis, and discussions are dictated by the usage of primary and secondary data. READ MORE

  3. 12. The Red Gold : The Case For Copper as a Hedge Against U.S. Inflation

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för ekonomi, teknik, konst och samhälle

    Author : David Håkansson; [2023]
    Keywords : Inflation; Hedge; Copper; Asset; Investment;

    Abstract : The recent decades have seen many periods of economic uncertainty. During uncertain periods characterized by inflation where the real value of assets tends to depreciate, investors usually look for assets that can reduce the risk for their overall portfolio. This study aims to investigate whether copper can act as a hedge against the U.S. READ MORE

  4. 13. The impact of macroeconomic factorson the propensity of risk : How macroeconomic factors influence the level of risk in different stock market

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för industriell ekonomi

    Author : Mohammed Mohammed; Mattias Zheng; [2023]
    Keywords : Propensity Risk; Stock Market; Inflation; Exchange rate and IPP;

    Abstract : Background: Asset prices, investment choices, and market mood can all be greatly impacted by macroeconomic factors and risk perception. Therefore, for investors, portfolio managers, policymakers, and regulators looking to negotiate the complexity of financial markets, knowing how macroeconomic factors affect risk is crucial. READ MORE

  5. 14. Retirement Transitions and Health Outcomes - A Panel Study using SHARE Data

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Charlotte Linnea Möller-Madsen; [2023]
    Keywords : Retirement; Health; Instrumental variable; Fixed effects; SHARE; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : A growing ageing population and pressures on the public pension system have opened up a conversation on how to best care for the elderly, but also the financial realities of supporting them through retirement. With many countries either considering to implement, or having already implemented increases in pension eligibility ages, a relevant question is then how this impacts the health and well-being of those affected, and through which mechanisms these changes occur. READ MORE

  6. 15. The determinants of secondary copper production : An econometric analysis of European countries

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för ekonomi, teknik, konst och samhälle

    Author : Matilda Öhman; Sanna Persson; [2023]
    Keywords : Copper; Secondary copper; Recycling; Secondary metals; Circular economy;

    Abstract : Copper is a metal that is commonly found in our society's infrastructure, such as cables and wires. In addressing the climate threat, society is facing a major transition towards electrification and digitization, and here copper plays an essential role. READ MORE