Search for dissertations about: "Credit Rating Agencies"
Found 5 swedish dissertations containing the words Credit Rating Agencies.
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1. Essays on Credit Ratings
Abstract : This thesis consists of four self-contained articles, all of which contribute to the empirical research on credit ratings. Broadly speaking, the first two papers highlight two less ordinary “uses” of credit ratings, in the context of (1) measuring financial constraints and (2) bond market segmentation. READ MORE
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2. The Liability of Credit Rating Agencies to Investors – A Swedish Perspective
Abstract : Credit rating agencies are vital to the operation of the global financial markets. They rate the ability of debtors to make timely interest payments and the likelihood of default. READ MORE
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3. What explains the credit ratings in economically advanced democracies? Unpacking the role of political stability through ideology, corruption, and transparency
Abstract : Credit rating agencies (CRAs) are often referred to in the literature as the “gatekeepers” of the international credit market. Their assessments may determine a government’s ability to finance its budget since good credit ratings allow governments to borrow money on more favorable terms. READ MORE
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4. Essays on ESG disclosure, performance and assurance
Abstract : In this dissertation, economic implications of ESG disclosure, performance and assurance are examined in three essays. It is evident in the recent developments that the need for a sustainable and responsible investments is beyond discussion and becoming inevitable. An integral element required to make such investments is ESG information. READ MORE
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5. Evaluations as Mirrors and Co-constructors : An Empirical Investigation of a Microfinance Rating Agency and its Rating Practices from 1999–2014
Abstract : Microfinance has been hailed as a “magic bullet” for poverty alleviation and women’s empowerment, and many believe that microfinance organizations (MFOs) can help the world’s poor move up the socioeconomic ladder. However, MFOs are also under increasing pressure to demonstrate high levels of organizational efficiency, economies of scale, and strong financials. READ MORE
