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1. 1. Addressing Health Hazards or Promoting Commercial Interests? : An application of the Advocacy Coalition Framework on contemporary EU Alcohol Policy

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

   Author : Emil Juslin; [2024]
   Keywords : EU alcohol policy; Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan; Advocacy Coalition Framework; Public Health Policy;

   Abstract : Throughout its history, the EU has been centred around economic integration. Today, however, the EU's political ambitions extend to more areas, such as environment and health. READ MORE

3. 2. Combining Value Investing with Quality Investing: Empirical Evidence from the European and Nordic Stock Markets

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

   Author : Oleksii Chepil; [2024]
   Keywords : value investing; quality investing;

   Abstract : The aim of this thesis is to explore whether stock selection based on five value metrics and six quality metrics can generate superior returns compared to the overall market. The selected markets are the Nordic one (Nasdaq OMX Nordic 120 being the benchmark) and the European one (STOXX Europe 600 being the benchmark), while the selected time period is 2001-2023 for Europe and 2010-2023 for the Nordics. READ MORE

4. 3. ESG and Fund Performance Comparing Funds with Different Strategic Benchmarks

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   Author : Jesper Carlsson; Erik Olofsson; [2023-07-03]
   Keywords : ESG; Efficient Market Hypothesis; Risk-Adjusted Return; Strategic Benchmarks;

   Abstract : This thesis aims to identify if there is a positive relationship between ESG and fund performance, and if this relationship is different depending on the strategic benchmark of the funds and how they differ between the given strategic benchmark. Four groups of funds connected to a specific strategic benchmark are divided based on their ESG score into a high ESG score group and low ESG score group. READ MORE

5. 4. The ESG Advantage: Exploring the Relationship Between Sustainability and Corporate Acquisitions

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

   Author : Alice Rosberg Kronholm; Ebba Glenngård; [2023]
   Keywords : ESG; M A; Bid Premium;

   Abstract : This thesis investigates the impact of ESG scores on corporate acquisitions in Europe and the United States, examining whether firms with ESG scores are more likely to be acquired, and to which extent the ESG score of a target firm may affect the bid premium. Findings suggest that firms with an ESG score are more likely to be acquired compared to firms without, and that a high score implies a lower probability of being acquired compared to a low score. READ MORE

6. 5. The Missing Ingredient: How to improve value investing in the information age

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för redovisning och finansiering

   Author : Robin Grawe; Kjell Thomsen; [2023]
   Keywords : Value investing; Fama-French; Intangible Assets; Accounting-based valuation;

   Abstract : This thesis aims to inform a value investing strategy in specific niches of European firms by adjusting the book-to-market (B/M) ratio for intangible assets. An increase in intangible assets' importance for corporate value creation coupled with a lack of amendments to their accounting treatment has led to debates on the value relevance and accuracy of accounting information, including the B/M ratio used to derive value premiums. READ MORE