Essays about: "financial downturns"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 27 essays containing the words financial downturns.
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1. Correlation and causality between the S&P 500 and Bitcoin: A comparative study before and during the COVID-19 pandemic
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för nationalekonomi med statistikAbstract : This undergraduate dissertation examines the correlation and causality between the S&P 500 and Bitcoin, both prior to and amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. The objective of this research is to offer novel perspectives on the interaction between these two financial instruments during the unprecedented economic instability triggered by the pandemic and to assess how their association has evolved throughout this time. READ MORE
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2. Risk Management and Sustainability - A Study of Risk and Return in Portfolios With Different Levels of Sustainability
University essay from KTH/Matematik (Avd.)Abstract : This thesis examines the risk profile of Electronically Traded Funds and the dependence of the ESG rating on risk. 527 ETFs with exposure globally were analyzed. Risk measures considered were Value-at-Risk and Expected Shortfall, while some other metrics of risk was used, such as the volatility, maximum drawdown, tail dependece, and copulas. READ MORE
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3. Investing in Emerging Markets: Environmental Performance and its Effect on Risk Profile
University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionenAbstract : Debt has gained paramount importance for policy makers, stakeholders, and investors due to its far-reaching implications on economic stability, growth prospects, and financial resilience. Meanwhile, environmental conditions are increasing in importance when assessing credit risk. READ MORE
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4. The Science Based Targets initiative: Its impact on the financial results and the determinants to joing
University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)Abstract : We are currently experiencing a climate crisis. The planet’s temperature is rising considerably due to the emission of greenhouse gases generated by human activities. This situation poses a challenge for everyone, including companies. Private sector actors are taking actions to mitigate the consequences of climate change, such as global warming. READ MORE
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5. Loan Loss Provisions and Lending Activity in Banks : A quantitative study comparing the effects of loan loss provisions on lending activity in banks applying IFRS 9 and ASC 326
University essay from Umeå universitet/FöretagsekonomiAbstract : As a response to the financial crisis of 2008 the IASB and the FASB developed IFRS 9 and ASC 326, respectively. These accounting regulations are supposed to increase reporting transparency and promote financial stability by determining the calculation and recognition of loan loss provisions. READ MORE