Search for dissertations about: "FINANCIAL ANALYSIS"

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  2. 1. Selected Problems in Financial Mathematics

    Author : Erik Ekström; Johan Tysk; Svante Janson; Lane P. Hughston; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Mathematical analysis; American options; convexity; monotonicity in the volatility; robustness; optimal stopping; parabolic equations; free boundary problems; volatility; Russian options; game options; excessive functions; superreplication; smooth fit; Matematisk analys; Mathematical analysis; Analys;

    Abstract : This thesis, consisting of six papers and a summary, studies the area of continuous time financial mathematics. A unifying theme for many of the problems studied is the implications of possible mis-specifications of models. Intimately connected with this question is, perhaps surprisingly, convexity properties of option prices. READ MORE

  4. 2. Essays in Financial Economics

    Author : Emanuel Alfranseder; Nationalekonomiska institutionen; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; GARCH; Spillover; Contagion; Financial Distress; Financial Constraints; Financial Crisis; Behavioral Finance; Equity Premium; Doubt; Pessimism;

    Abstract : Chapter 1 develops a framework to investigate the impact of the financial crisis starting in 2007 and employs an extended GARCH model to test for spillover and contagion effects originating from the financial sector. We find that the financial crisis affects financially distressed firms more heavily than non-distressed firms. READ MORE

  5. 3. Essays on Financial Markets

    Author : Hans Byström; Nationalekonomiska institutionen; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Electricity Futures; Option Pricing; Compass Rose; Covariance Matrix; Chaos; Stochastic Volatility; Financial Markets; GARCH; Financial science; Finansiering;

    Abstract : This thesis consists of five empirical essays dealing with different issues related to financial markets. Chapter 2 studies a new multivariate technique, Orthogonal GARCH, of forecasting large covariance matrices based on GARCH models. READ MORE

  6. 4. Essays of Financial Performance and Capital Structure

    Author : Lars Lindbergh; Lars G. Hassel; Michael B. Adams; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Business studies; financial accounting; financial statements; financial performance; capital structure; tax allowances; comparative studies; Företagsekonomi; Business studies; Företagsekonomi;

    Abstract : This thesis consists of an introductory chapter and four self-contained essays on financial performance and capital structure. Essay I assesses the strength of strategic inputs into profitability among firms within several sub-sectors within the industrial service sector in the U.S. and Sweden. READ MORE

  7. 5. Essays on Financial Risks and the Subprime Crisis

    Author : Emanuel Alfranseder; Nationalekonomiska institutionen; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; GARCH; Spillover; Contagion; Financial Distress; Financial Constraints; Financial Crisis; Equity Premium; Doubt; Pessimism; ; Investment; Capital Structure; Bankruptcy Risk;

    Abstract : This thesis covers the impact of the financial crisis of 2007-2009, the non-linearity in the impact of bankruptcy risk on leverage and the effect of pessimism and doubt on the equity premium. It consists of four self-contained essays. READ MORE