Essays about: "gambling industry"

Showing result 21 - 24 of 24 essays containing the words gambling industry.

  1. 21. Returns to Unethical Investing: New evidence on sin stock performance in Europe

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

    Author : Erik Orbring Svensson; Rickard Zetterqvist; [2012]
    Keywords : unethical investing; sin stocks; socially responsible investing; performance evaluation; comparable portfolios;

    Abstract : This paper studies the returns to unethical investing in Europe over the time period 1965 through 2011. Using a sample of 285 alcohol, defence, gambling and tobacco stocks, it is first shown that the slight sin stock outperformance found is attributable solely to the tobacco industry. READ MORE

  3. 22. Sustainable development in a rapid developing Casino destination : The case of Macau

    University essay from Handelshögskolan BBS

    Author : Anna Persson; [2008]
    Keywords : Sustainable development; Casino tourism; Rapid development; Macau;

    Abstract : The casino industry has had a rapid development all over the world the last years, together with this a wide discussion concerning the sustainability of the destination has started. Has the casino industry developed goals concerning the social and economical sustainability? Macau is one of the world largest casino destinations and has been a gambling metropolis for over 140 years. READ MORE

  4. 23. Corporate Valuation : A case study of Unibet

    University essay from Internationella Handelshögskolan

    Author : Marcus Davidsson; Jonas Bertilsson; [2005]
    Keywords : corporate valuation; case study; Unibet; on-line betting;

    Abstract : Problem: The online betting industry has erased the importance of national borders and opened up the world, which has lead to a more diversified perspective of the company. In this master thesis we wanted to broaden and develop the topic of corporate valuation with regard to the on-line gambling industry. READ MORE

  5. 24. The Legalization of Gambling in Thailand: A Revisited Discourse in Light of Recent Developments

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Centrum för öst- och sydöstasienstudier

    Author : Anabela Voi You; [2004]
    Keywords : Thailand; gambling; legalizing; gambling industry; socio-economic; Social sciences; Samhällsvetenskaper; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : This research article addresses the discourse of the legalization of gambling in Thailand. Methodologically this article is a qualitative case study. It delves into the socioeconomic and political issues behind the dispute of legalizing gambling. READ MORE