Essays about: "institutional qualities"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 8 essays containing the words institutional qualities.

  1. 1. Macroeconomic Factors and their role in Moderating Diversification effect of Asset Classes in the EU

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Karl Nilsson; Tanyue Zheng; [2023]
    Keywords : macroeconomic factors; asset classes; diversification strategies; portfolio management; institutional qualities;

    Abstract : After the 2008 financial crisis, some have questioned the historically positive benefits ofdiversification, meanwhile others have stated a clear misunderstanding of whatdiversification entails. This study argues diversification is still viable in portfolio theory,and that more effort should be emphasized on macroeconomic factors’ role in theoptimal portfolio. READ MORE

  3. 2. What is the effect of the institutional qualities of state unions on the income distribution of member states? : A case study of the European Union

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Nationalekonomi

    Author : Leonard Bovenberg; [2022]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : This thesis deals with the effect of institutions of state unions on the participating state`s income distribution. The investigated institutional qualities are selected by the goals and values the member of the European Union agreed on. READ MORE

  4. 3. Do property rights matter to FDI? : A cross-sectional study of property rights, institutions and FDI in middle income countries

    University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/IHH, Nationalekonomi

    Author : Magdalena Granath; Maren Sluiter; [2018]
    Keywords : Foreign Direct Investment; Property Rights; Institutions; Democracy; Corruption;

    Abstract : Property rights are an important subject of economic theory and as a product of institutional qualities an essential determinant of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). The purpose of this study is to examine how middle income countries with, on average, weak property rights can attract investments from abroad, given their (formal) institutions, and if differences in institutional qualities have an effect on FDI inflows. READ MORE

  5. 4. Bilateral interactions and governability of complex environmental issues : A case study of Swedish bilateral environmental cooperation

    University essay from Södertörns högskola/Institutionen för naturvetenskap, miljö och teknik

    Author : Anna George; [2016]
    Keywords : Governability; interactive governance; environmental policy; international cooperation; environmental governance; Internationellt miljösamarbete; miljöpolitik; globala miljöproblem;

    Abstract : While domestic environmental agencies are still responsible for follow up the progress of environmental policy, the context of complex and large-scale environmental problems strongly influence the possibility to fulfill policy objectives. This thesis explores a case of bilateral environmental cooperation carried out by Swedish environmental authorities, to analyze how it contributes to governance and governability of environmental issue areas. READ MORE

  6. 5. A light in the dark - The impact of increased knowledge of poor rural women on their lives

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUMID International Master programme in applied International Development and Management

    Author : Loa Ingvarsdottir; [2013]
    Keywords : discursive institutional change; agency; knowledge; women; Bangladesh; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : This research explored the relationship between new knowledge and increased awareness towards action and considered how the women participating in the ACCESS program in Netrakona in Bangladesh were acting upon their newly gained knowledge in terms of social and institutional change. Qualitative methods were used to capture the discursive change in the micro settings among the participants. READ MORE