Essays about: "omitted variable bias"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 20 essays containing the words omitted variable bias.

1. 1. Beyond Credit Ratings: The Role of (E)SG in Sovereign Debt Investments

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

   Author : Oscar Wollmann; Filip Frisk; [2023]
   Keywords : ESG rating; Sovereign debt investments; Sovereign bond yields; Sustainability;

   Abstract : The study investigates the correlation between ESG performance and sovereign bond yield spreads using regression analysis. The results reveal a significant negative correlation between the Governance and Social indices and bond spreads, emphasising the importance of good governance practices and social stability in reducing the risk of sovereign debt default. READ MORE

3. 2. Effects on the economy of Brazil of a withdrawal of foreign direct investment

   University essay from Jönköping University/Internationella Handelshögskolan

   Author : Enrique Höner; Sophie Dick; [2022]
   Keywords : FDI; Brazil; Ricardo; VAR; Toda and Yamamoto; Granger Causality; Quantitative;

   Abstract : Foreign direct investment flows are an important theme in the analysis of global capital flows. The study aims to analyse the effect a withdrawal of FDI has on the economy of Brazil. This is based on the sharp decrease FDI inflows have seen during 2020. READ MORE

4. 3. Carbon dioxide, renewable energy and economic growth : A Swedish non-EKC case study

   University essay from Södertörns högskola/Nationalekonomi

   Author : Josephine Andersson; Kristina Everstova; [2022]
   Keywords : Economic growth; Environmental Kuznets Curve; Granger Approach; VECM; Sweden; Renewable energy consumption;

   Abstract : The purpose of this master’s thesis is to investigate the relationship between renewable and non-renewable energy consumption, economic growth and carbon dioxide emissions per capita in Sweden in the period of 1970-2018. As indicators, the economic indicator will be represented by the per capita gross domestic product, GDP, as the environmental indicator this study will use carbon dioxide emissions per capita, CO2, and the energy use per capita will represent the energy consumption variable. READ MORE

5. 4. Returns to Education in Germany : An updated assessment of the earnings-education relationship

   University essay from Jönköping University/IHH, Nationalekonomi

   Author : Cláudio Correia Rosa; [2021]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : This work aims at answering the following questions: what is the gain in future earnings from spending one more year in schooling? Do all years in education increase one’s wages by the same amount? Will obtaining a diploma positively affect one’s future wage? By running a Mincer equation enhanced with factors such as sector of employment or gender and using the educational attainment of the parents as an instrumental variable on the 2017 wave of the German Socio-economic Panel, I am able to estimate that in Germany, returns to education are around 10%. To circumvent endogeneity and omitted variable bias, 2SLS is favoured against OLS. READ MORE

6. 5. Cults of Martyrdom : Exploring Rebel Cohesion Using Identity Fusion Theory

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för freds- och konfliktforskning

   Author : Ariz Kader; [2021]
   Keywords : Identity Fusion; Rebel Group Fragmentation; Syria; Social Identity Theory;

   Abstract : The literature on rebel cohesion/fragmentation currently presents valid macro-level explanations for rebel group cohesion/fragmentation, yet no model currently exists exploring non-utility-based motivations regulating pro-group behaviour. This thesis tests the assumptions of a novel social psychological framework – Identity Fusion Theory – on rebel cohesion. READ MORE