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This paper aims to study the relationship between inflation, stock returns and monetary policy. The basic conclusion is: through the single-equation analysis of the Fisher effect, it is concluded that there is a negative correlation between inflation and stock returns in China. By examining the relationship between stock returns, the real economy and monetary policy, we find that the expected chan
The purpose of our study is to examine the effect of Corporate Social Responsibility on Corporate Financial Performance. We initially perform a multiple linear regression using Ordinary Least Square on an academically recurring model, and then apply cross sectional fixed effect to account for heterogeneity. Our panel data is composed of approximatively 1500 companies over a five year span, totaliz
The digital era has mercilessly affected the media landscape by changing the way information and news are disseminated and consumed. This has led to an increased need to move activities online and an outdated business model among newspapers. The Swedish newspaper industry has so far struggled to do business in the digital world. Hence, the need for business model innovation is greater than ever. I
The increasing prevalence of Tick-Borne Encephalitis (TBE) in Sweden is a cause of concern to both individuals and the public health service. The disease is spread via bites from the vector Ixodes ricinus and causes long-term neurological damage in 46% of cases. To date, research in this field has focussed on the relationship between climate and TBE incidence and there is little to no available re
Previous research has analysed the relationship between women’s labour market outcomes and family policies in the general context of the European Union or among OECD countries. The current dissertation investigates the effect of a set of family policy’s instruments on women’s labour market participation and maternal employment in the countries of Southern Europe – Greece, Italy, Spain and Portugal
On a global scale, the energy system is the biggest contributor to anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions, which accelerate the processes of global warming and climate change. The sustainability transition of energy systems is fundamental if the Paris Agreement goal of keeping the increase in global average temperature to below 2˚C compared to preindustrial levels is to be achieved. Transitions ar
Its carbon sink potential as well as soil fertility benefits make organic carbon a soil variable for which reliable quantification methods are sought. This thesis work aims at investigating the possibility of adapting a large soil spectral library to build models for SOC predictions with remotely sensed, multispectral data. For this purpose, the continental-scale LUCAS topsoil database was spectra
Purpose: This bachelor thesis examines the impact of organisational culture on the adherence to Information Security (hereinafter IS) protocols (IS compliance) and the crucial factors leading to varying levels of consistency in information security awareness (hereinafter ISA) between organisational departments while considering the unique Swedish cultural qualities. Methodology: This thesis reach
Purpose: Investigate the relation between block ownership and stock liquidity. Methodology: The empirical methods used in this project are of quantitative nature. We use a set of dependent variables representing liquidity measures in order to test how our main explanatory variable, sum of block holdings, affect this. Furthermore, control variables such as market capitalization, share price and vo
The aim of this paper is to cover a gap identified in the literature by finding empirical evidence explaining the relationship between the target firm’s ESG score and ESG Gap and the abnormal returns registered by the acquirer. The paper uses a cross-sectional dataset based on an international sample of 171 merger and acquisition transactions, occurred between 2002 and 2020. The even-study metho
The 13C mobility and cross-β-sheet structure of lipid-protein co-assemblies formed by incubating ganglioside GM3-containing model membranes with the amyloid protein α-synuclein were investigated by solid-state NMR and wide-angle X-ray scattering (WAXS) at varying lipid-to-protein ratios and membrane compositions at body temperature. The POPCGM3 model membrane was characterized by PT ssNMR and X-ra
Facing the climate change and the energy crisis, the governments are taking steps to reduce the energy use and enhance the integration of renewable energy installations. Built environment is attributed to 40% of the global energy use, and the literature indicates that integrating the local renewable energy sources to the grid and meanwhile renovating the buildings can significantly improve the ene
Indonesia had a taxation reform that was started from 2001 and ended in 2008. The taxation reform transformed both the tax regulation and tax institution. This study evaluates the impact of the taxation reform in Indonesia in 2008 to the tax compliance level of taxpayer, both corporate and personal taxpayer, in Indonesia and what factors that influence Indonesian tax compliance after the taxation
Projections estimate that by 2050 hundreds of millions to a billion people will migrate elsewhere due to environmental reasons. The increasing frequency and intensity of natural hazards posed by climate change, as well as the slow-onset degradation of habitats all over the planet, will drive more and more species to migrate towards more habitable and safe environments. While much of the literature
Following the refugee crisis in 2015, Sweden experienced the largest inflow of refugees in the country’s history. What are the effects on crime of such extensive immigration? This paper aims at analyzing if it prevails a causal relationship between the last years’ refugee immigration and crime rates in Sweden. For this purpose, data from the state’s refugee placement program is evaluated, which yi
Aim: The purpose of this paper is to understand how events manage change over time and the paradox of managing brand continuity while staying relevant. Method: Qualitative research based on secondary data. A multiple case study is conducted where three events are analyzed over two time periods by applying a core value framework and a corporate brand identity matrix. Findings: Each of the analyzed
This research explores the cultural representation, identity, and practices of young Vietnamese Americans through TikTok. The primary argument is that social media plays a critical role in facilitating cultural exchange and cultivating a sense of belonging for young immigrants living far away from their ancestral homelands. The study focuses on the main theoretical discussions on culture in mediat
