Essays about: "statistical economics"

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  1. 6. Cultural Distance’s Effect on Short-Term Acquisition Performance - Evidence from Swedish Acquirers

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Alia Rezai; Ludwig Lindau; Vilhelm Thorstenson; [2023]
    Keywords : Cultural distance; Masculinity; Uncertainty Avoidance; Short-term acquisition performance; Cumulative average abnormal returns; Cross-border acquisitions; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : This quantitative study aims to investigate whether cultural distance has any significant effect on short-term acquisition performance, measured as abnormal returns for Swedish cross-border acquisitions. This study adds to previous literature through filling the gap where there has been a lack of a sample of Swedish acquirers, using a multi-measurement approach, and having a broad sample of acquisitions conducted in Europe between the years 2000-2022. READ MORE

  2. 7. The Contributing Role of Reflexivity to Innovation in Tech Teams: How Leader Humility and Team Proactivity Can Facilitate The Process

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Sebastian Karl; Cecilia Bobba; [2023]
    Keywords : Leader Humility; Team Proactivity; Psychological Safety; Reflexivity; Innovation; Tech Teams; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : As most companies and organizations rely on their tech teams to drive their business, staying innovative becomes a crucial challenge in this context. The present study explores this strive for innovation by considering team reflexivity, defined as the ability of a group to communicate and ponder together. READ MORE

  3. 8. The Contribution of Profits and Labour Costs to Inflation in Sweden in the Short and Long Run

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen

    Author : Celina Cataldi; [2023]
    Keywords : Business and Economics;

    Abstract : 2022 saw a significant increase in global inflation that eroded the purchasing power of many households. Contrastingly, many firms saw an increase in profitability against public dissatisfaction. Stemming from this conflicting development, more research has attempted to test a possible association between profits and inflation. READ MORE

  4. 9. Option Expiration Day Impact on Underlying Stock Return- A Study on the Swedish Option Market

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Alisa Penkina; Alan Karaduman Sorsenger; Sirwan Kakai; [2023]
    Keywords : Option Market; Open Interest; Stock Return; Delta Hedging; Option Expiration Day; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Research questions: Is there significant change in the stock return on option expiration dates in the underlying stock? Does the net open interest have an effect on the return of the underlying stock on option expiration day? Purpose: The purpose of the bachelor's thesis is to study whether there is a significant difference in the stock returns on option expiration dates in relation to the net open interest of the underlying stocks within the OMXS30 index. Methodology: A quantitative study using a deductive approach to statistically describe the relationship between the daily stock return with open interest and traded volume. READ MORE

  5. 10. Innovation Investments During The COVID-19 Pandemic

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Philip Kellerman; Gustav Lingevik; [2023]
    Keywords : Innovation investments; Risk and crisis management; Abnormal returns; Economic performance; R D; COVID-19 Pandemic; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : The authors of this paper identified a gap in the debate revolving around innovation during a crisis and recognized the importance of exploring whether being highly innovative is universally desirable across all sectors during times of crisis. While previous research has emphasized the positive impact of innovation on performance, it is essential to investigate the negative impact of innovation and whether there are limitations or thresholds beyond which excessive innovation may have diminishing returns or unintended consequences for small and medium sized companies. READ MORE