Search for dissertations about: "FINANCIAL ASSETS"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 91 swedish dissertations containing the words FINANCIAL ASSETS.

2. 1. 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

4. 2. 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

5. 3. Empirical essays on financial markets, firms, and derivatives

   Author : Niclas Hagelin; Ingrid M. Werner; Stockholms universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Financial markets; Stock markets; Future markets; Options; Derivates; Hedging; Derivathandel; Business studies; Företagsekonomi; Business Administration; företagsekonomi;

   Abstract : This thesis consists of five self-contained studies. The first three investigate the impact of derivatives on the markets for the underlying assets, while the other two examine how and why firms use derivatives. A summary of each of the five studies follows. READ MORE

6. 4. Financial reporting in entrepreneurial SMEs : in search of significant areas of financial reporting information

   Author : Annika Yström; Jönköping University; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Business studies; Företagsekonomi;

   Abstract : This study sets out from the contemporary discussion on the need of separate financial reporting standards for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and focuses on financial reporting information needs in the context of entrepreneurial and growth-oriented SMEs. The main purpose of the study is to sort out areas of financial reporting information that are likely to be of significance tomanagers of entrepreneurial SMEs in their provision of information to users. READ MORE

7. 5. Investments in a long-term perpective - how a family company has built its assets

   Author : Asgeir B. Torfason; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Real estate; value; long-term investment; accounting; assets;

   Abstract : In this thesis the debate between the two regimes of historical cost accounting and fair value accounting is exemplified with observation of real estate valuation over time. The aim of the study is to contribute to the understanding of how different value concepts are of relevance in a real estate company. READ MORE