Essays about: "principal agent relationship"

Showing result 31 - 35 of 52 essays containing the words principal agent relationship.

  1. 31. Does corruption have a significant effect on economic growth? : An empirical analysis examining the relationship between corruption and economic growth in developing countries

    University essay from Södertörns högskola/Institutionen för samhällsvetenskaper

    Author : Alex Mikaelsson; Saliou Sall; [2014]
    Keywords : Economic growth; Corruption; Principal-agent theory; Institutions; Regression analysis;

    Abstract : Corruption is a major cause and result of poverty around the globe. It arises at all levels of society, from national governments and military to small businesses and sports. Corruption affects all elements of society in some way as it undermines democracy and economic growth as well as the environment and people’s health. READ MORE

  3. 32. The Abrogation of the Statutory Audit -Effects on the Swedish Tax Authority from an Agency Theory Perspective

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Charlotte Göransson; Louise Lind; [2013-06-14]
    Keywords : Statutory Audit; Tax Authority; Sweden; Small LLCs; General Accounting Controls;

    Abstract : Background and problem The statutory audit for small LLCs in Sweden was removed in 2010. The Swedish Tax Authority raised many concerns before the legislative change, but since then they have not voiced their opinions regarding its effects. READ MORE

  4. 33. Aligning Incentives: Financial Models for Promoting Energy Efficiency Renovations in American Apartment Buildings

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

    Author : Mimosa Burr; [2013]
    Keywords : Energy efficiency; buildings; renovation; split incentive; financial model; Social Sciences; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Buildings account for a significant portion of energy consumption and carbon dioxide production in the United States. Renovations could improve the energy efficiency of these buildings. However, a number of market barriers, e.g. READ MORE

  5. 34. Understand Government-Nonprofit Social Service Contracting Relationship

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen; Lunds universitet/Master of Science in Global Studies; Lunds universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Ruojing Chen; [2012]
    Keywords : Government-Nonprofit Social service Contracting Relationships; Social organizations Contract management; intergovernmental relationships The Morphology of the Public-Nonprofit Partnership; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : With the idea of the governance, the model of social service delivery changed from government produces to purchases of services from Non-Profit Organizations (NPOs). Thus, cooperation was established between public sector and NPOs. The cooperation can be achieved by defrayed directly or using competitive contract outsourcing. READ MORE

  6. 35. The Effect of Redistribution on Government Spending in Swedish Municipalities

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för nationalekonomi

    Author : Sara Ersoy; Sandra Attermo; [2012]
    Keywords : Redistribution; Government spending; Principal-agent theory; Flypaper effect;

    Abstract : There is an ongoing debate regarding the efficient use of public spending in Swedish municipalities. Earlier research states that intergovernmental redistribution, such as the Swedish equalization system, cause a flypaper effect and increase the regional government spending. READ MORE