Essays about: "performance of firms"
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1. ESG Performance and Probability of Default
University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för redovisning och finansieringAbstract : This study aims to investigate how firms' ESG performance affects their probability of default for Nordic listed firms. Based on stakeholder theory as well as findings from previous literature, we hypothesise that this relationship is negative as our main hypothesis. READ MORE
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2. The impact of firm-level greenness on the transmission of monetary policy shocks to stock market prices in Sweden
University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för nationalekonomiAbstract : A growing literature has indicated that monetary policy shocks impact the stock prices of brown firms more strongly than the stock prices of green firms. Monetary policy tightening is associated with lower stock prices since it leads to a higher cost of capital and in turn a higher discount rate for the expected stream of cash flows. READ MORE
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3. Does CSR Performance Impact a Firms' Engagement in Earnings Management?
University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för redovisning och finansieringAbstract : This study examines the relationship between corporate social responsibility (CSR) and earnings management (EM). Specifically, we question whether firms investing in CSR also behave in an ethical manner to constrain EM, or if they engage in CSR as a way to hide corporate misconduct. READ MORE
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4. The financial performance differences between ESG and Non-ESG Firms in the Nordic Region – A quantitative analysis
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate SchoolAbstract : 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
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5. In Pursuit of Ambidexterity The ambidextrous nature of a small enterprise and its implications on NPD - A Case Study
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate SchoolAbstract : Innovation is a crucial determinant of success in today’s highly competitive and fast-paced climate. This forces organizations to focus on developing future business solutions while still exploiting their existing resources to stay profitable. READ MORE