Essays about: "efficient firms"

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1. 1. The financial performance differences between ESG and Non-ESG Firms in the Nordic Region – A quantitative analysis

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Athanasios Simoudis; [2023-08-10]
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   Abstract : This thesis presents a rigorous empirical analysis on the relationship between financial performance and ESG scores in Nordic firms from 2017 to 2022. The analysis utilizes fixed effects regression methods with cluster-robust standard errors at the company level. READ MORE

3. 2. Does ESG-score matter to investors? - An EU Taxonomy Perspective

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Linnéa Falkenström; Johan Olsson; [2023-07-03]
   Keywords : ESG; EU Taxonomy; Efficient Market Hypothesis; Behavioral finance; Investor behavior; Event study;

   Abstract : Since the introduction of the EU Taxonomy, it is still unclear how it affects investors' perception and actions towards high ESG-scoring firms, and whether it effectively promotes sustainable investing. The implications of the EU Taxonomy on finance and the environment are significant and must be addressed. READ MORE

4. 3. CAViaR and Cross-sectional quantile regression models to assess risk in S&P500 sectors

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Vladyslava Bab’yak; [2023-06-29]
   Keywords : Value-at-Risk; CAViaR; cross-sectional quantile regression; ; risk;

   Abstract : 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

5. 4. Are ESG-ratings related to financial strength? : A panel data analysis of Swedish publicly traded firms

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

   Author : Vendela Sandström; William Jörding; [2023]
   Keywords : ESG; financial strength; Piotroski F-score; Altman´s Z-Score;

   Abstract : In a world facing environmental destruction and social injustices, corporations are called upon to act more sustainably. There has been an upswing in demand for green investments in the last decades, a trend further facilitated by the covid-19 pandemic. READ MORE

6. 5. Sitting on a Goldmine : Exploring Institutional Enablement for Real Estate Market Data Accessibility in Ghana.

   University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för Urbana Studier (US)

   Author : Naa Kwaamah Otoo-Ankrah; [2023]
   Keywords : real estate market data; transaction costs; institutions; information asymmetry; valuation; valuers;

   Abstract : The Ghanaian real estate market, though thriving, grapples with insufficient market data. The lack of data renders the market nontransparent and increases transaction costs. Considering the market performance over the past few years, great potential lies for even more growth if this problem is addressed. READ MORE