Essays about: "regional economics"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 317 essays containing the words regional economics.

1. 21. Understanding the Interplay between Rural Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Environmental Development in the Cartama Region of Antioquia, Colombia.

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Lorenza Piedrahita; Manuel Botero; [2023]
   Keywords : Rural Entrepreneurship; Environmental Sustainable Development; Holistic Management; Regenerative Practices; Bridging; Embeddedness; Bio Physical Spatial Context; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : This research paper examines the relationship between rural entrepreneurship and sustainable environmental development, focusing on a single study case in a rural setting in Colombia. The objective is to portray how Agroparque Biosuroeste has contributed to environmental value and development in the Cartama region. READ MORE

3. 22. A Correlation Study on the Relationship between Credit Default Swap (CDS) Spreads and ESG Sentiment in the Banking Sector

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Mattias Olsson; Shabier Stanakzai; [2023]
   Keywords : ESG; Sentiment; CDS spreads.; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : This study examines the influence of online ESG sentiment on credit market price movement in the banking sector. By employing a panel regression model with fixed effect for firms and time, the study’s findings indicate an inverse relationship between online ESG sentiment and CDS spread in accordance, to some extent, with previous literature. READ MORE

4. 23. Can investor sentiment predict the European size premium? An empirical investigation of regional size premium predictability

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Julian Ziemer; Lappalainen Arttu; [2023]
   Keywords : Size Premium; Investor Sentiment; Return Predictability; Behavioral Finance; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : Research on the determinants of the size premium, i.e. that small stocks on average outperform large stocks, has traditionally focused on financial and macroeconomic factors. However, recent academic studies shed light on the influence of behavioral factors on the size premium, specifically investor sentiment. READ MORE

5. 24. Religion & Individualism-Collectivism in Nigeria- A study on the role of religion in explaining a person’s degree of individualism-collectivism for Protestants and Muslims in Nigeria

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Natanael Kvidal; [2022-10-11]
   Keywords : Individualism; Collectivism; Protestantism; Catholicism; Islam; Sharia; Nigeria; Protestant Work Ethic; Development Economics; Africa; Reformation;

   Abstract : The dimension of individualism-collectivism in values has been shown to affect both innovation and growth. Cross-country differences generally indicate that Protestant countries are highly individualistic, Roman Catholic countries are less individualistic (i.e. READ MORE

6. 25. Female Managers and the Gender Wage Gap in Sweden

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   Author : Sabina Finnigan; [2022]
   Keywords : Gender Wage Gap; Female Managers; Female Wages; Private Sector; Sweden; Regional Economics;

   Abstract : This thesis analyzes the relation between female representation in private sector decision-making positions and the two predicted variables: the gender wage gap and the average female private-sector wage. Using regional data for Sweden’s 290 municipalities during the year 2014- 2018, OLS and panel fixed effect regression analysis is performed. READ MORE