Search for dissertations about: "Investor activism"

Found 4 swedish dissertations containing the words Investor activism.

2. 1. The Ethics of Investing. Making Money or Making a Difference?

   Author : Joakim Sandberg; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : HUMANIORA; HUMANITIES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; ethical investment; ethical investing; socially responsible investment; socially responsible investing; ethical funds; screening; shareholder activism; sin stocks; active shareholding; corporate governance; responsible ownership; relationship investing; philanthropy; speculation; the stock market; annual general meeting; investor influence; consistency; conscientiousness; collective responsibility; generalisation test; pragmatism; consequentialism; demandingness; applied ethics; ethics; moral philosophy;

   Abstract : The concepts of ‘ethical’ and ‘socially responsible’ investment (SRI) have become increasingly popular in recent years and funds which offer this kind of investment have attracted many individual investors. The present book addresses the issue of ‘How ought one to invest?’ by critically engaging with the ideas of the proponents of this movement about what makes ‘ethical’ investing ethical. READ MORE

4. 2. Drivers of Going Green in Financial Markets and Corporate Networks

   Author : Zahra Hashemzadeh; Nationalekonomiska institutionen; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Investor Behavior; Asset Pricing; Financial Markets; Corporate Network; Corporate Social Responsibility CSR ; ESG performance; Sustainability; Environmental performance; Climate Strike; Public Attention;

   Abstract : This dissertation is a collection of three self-contained empirical papers developing the knowledge on environmental responsibility of investors and corporations.The first paper investigates how corporate environmental performance propagates in firm networks. READ MORE

5. 3. School networks and active investors

   Author : T. Daniel Sunesson; Handelshögskolan i Stockholm; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES;

   Abstract : Alma mater matters: The value of school ties in the venture capital industry. This paper examines the role and estimates the economic value of social networks tied to academic institutions in the venture capital industry. READ MORE

6. 4. Empirical Essays in Finance

   Author : Jan Schnitzler; Handelshögskolan i Stockholm; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES;

   Abstract : Stock Price Elasticity and Control Ownership. Stocks included in the S&P 500 experience abnormal returns. Supporting a demand pressure explanation, this paper documents that the price impact is larger for stock of which a significant fraction is held by controlling shareholders. READ MORE