Essays about: "economic growth financial sector"

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  1. 16. The business of business is the common good : not-for-profit business and the transition to a sustainable society

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Emma Bergeling; [2021]
    Keywords : not-for-profit business; post-growth economy; sustainable business; sustainability; social enterprises;

    Abstract : New economic theories that seek compatibility with human needs and our planet’s finite resources are emerging within different academic disciplines. For one, there is a growing body of literature considering alternatives to economic growth as potential solutions to the ongoing sustainability crises. READ MORE

  3. 17. Impact of Mobile Devices on Women's Access to Finance

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Enya Zibell; [2021]
    Keywords : digital financial services; women s financial inclusion; fintech; mobile broadband; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Digital financial services have long been known as key tools in increasing women's financial inclusion, independence, and social mobility. However, the exact method in how these services should be most effectively deployed is still up for debate. READ MORE

  4. 18. How does the European stock market react to sustainability? : An empirical analysis of the Dow Jones Sustainability Europe Index

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för industriell ekonomi

    Author : Victor Moberg; Karin Molin Eriksson; [2021]
    Keywords : corporate social responsibility CSR ; Dow Jones Sustainability Europe Index DJSEUR ; event study; financial performance; företags sociala ansvar; Dow Jones Sustainability Europe Index DJSEUR ; eventstudie; finansiell prestanda;

    Abstract : Background: The increase in development and welfare that has been achieved in recent decades has led to a deterioration of the planet. Increased awareness on this matter has led to a concern to become more sustainable, both on an individual level and firm level. READ MORE

  5. 19. From Wall Street to Brazil: The Financialization of the Brazilian Economy as a Driver of Increasing Inequalities

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen

    Author : Guilherme Oliveira Coutinho; [2021]
    Keywords : financialization; inequality; recommodification; Social Sciences; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : The Brazilian economy is now financialized, where the finance sector and its priorities have become increasingly dominant in all aspects of the economy. At the same time, the country has been facing extremely high levels of inequality and is currently the 8th most unequal country in the world. READ MORE

  6. 20. Innovating Inside the Box - An Exploratory Comparative Case Study of Regulations’ Impact on Innovation in the Insurance Industry

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Alexander Ivarsson; Emma Rittgård; [2020-07-22]
    Keywords : Financial innovation; Innovation management; Regulation; Insurance;

    Abstract : Innovation in general is an important driver for economic growth and consumer welfare. However, with the purpose of consumer protection and ensuring stability of the financial system, the insurance sector is bound to follow stricter regulations than most other sectors. READ MORE