Essays about: "school finance"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 72 essays containing the words school finance.

  1. 1. Skeptical but Supportive? An Experimental Study on ESG and Investment Decisions of Business School Students in Sweden and China

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för nationalekonomi

    Author : Gong Xiao; [2024]
    Keywords : Behavioral Finance; ESG; Investment Decisions; Business School;

    Abstract : As more and more investors utilize Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) to support their investment decisions, there is a growing body of research on ESG investing. However, most of the current research has focused primarily on sustainable finance, i.e., the Environment component of ESG, while neglecting the other two components. READ MORE

  3. 2. The Great DeFi Dilemma: How stakeholders can navigate the uncertain waters of decentralised finance adoption: An explorative study

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Otto Tjäder; Luis Ulrich; [2023-07-20]
    Keywords : DeFi; blockchain technology; economic evolution; adoption; adaptation; innovation;

    Abstract : This study explores the key challenges in the adoption process of Decentralised Finance (DeFi) technology and its implications for stakeholders, including bankers, users, developers, and regulators; tying in to a broader perspective of economic evolution. The data consist of over 20 semi-structured interviews with individuals among the different stakeholder groups, primarily in Sweden and the USA. READ MORE

  4. 3. Does it pay to be transparent? - An empirical study on the relationship between yield and transparency for EU corporate green bonds

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Nestor Stenson; Unurjargal Chuluunjav; [2023-07-03]
    Keywords : corporate green bonds; yield; transparency; information asymmetry; CBI aligned; CBI certified; self-labeled;

    Abstract : This thesis uses OLS methodology to investigate the relationship between yields and transparency on green bonds. Transparency is divided into three categories: Self-labeled green bonds following the voluntary GBP framework, CBI aligned green bonds following CBI taxonomy with external verification and CBI certified green bonds following the CBI framework with mandatory external verification by the independent body Climate Bonds Standards Board. READ MORE

  5. 4. Does ESG-score matter to investors? - An EU Taxonomy Perspective

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Linnéa Falkenström; Johan Olsson; [2023-07-03]
    Keywords : ESG; EU Taxonomy; Efficient Market Hypothesis; Behavioral finance; Investor behavior; Event study;

    Abstract : Since the introduction of the EU Taxonomy, it is still unclear how it affects investors' perception and actions towards high ESG-scoring firms, and whether it effectively promotes sustainable investing. The implications of the EU Taxonomy on finance and the environment are significant and must be addressed. READ MORE

  6. 5. Gender Differences in Risk Attitudes: An Analysis of the Swedish Premium Pension System

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Yasmine Ben Rouha; Preet Kawal Kaur; [2023-06-29]
    Keywords : decision making; investment behavior; gender differences; risk; risk attitude; PPS; PPS choices; funds;

    Abstract : This thesis examines gender differences in investment behavior within the Swedish Premium Pension System for the years 2015-2022. The thesis uses the pension system as a case study to identify possible differences in risk attitude, factors that affect and whether gender has an impact on the level of home bias in investment decisions. READ MORE