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Showing result 1 - 5 of 151 swedish dissertations containing the word investors.

2. 1. Individual investors and socially responsible mutual funds

   Author : Nicha Lapanan; Jörgen Hellström; Rickard Olsson; Maximilian Wimmer; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; individual investors; mutual funds; socially responsible investing; prosocial preference;

   Abstract : This thesis examines the behavior of individual investors towards socially responsible mutual funds. The results are reported in the four self-contained papers.Paper [I] profiles SR individual investors. READ MORE

4. 2. 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

5. 3. Investment Decisions and Risk Preferences among Non-Professional Investors

   Author : Anders Karlsson; Lars Nordén; Paul Söderlind; Stockholms universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Portfolio Choice; Pension savings; home bias; individual investors; Style investing; Defined Contribution; Business and economics; Ekonomi; Business Administration; företagsekonomi;

   Abstract : I analyze a large number of investment decisions based on theories that have been developed and formalized over the past 50 years. Previous work in this field unveils a number of biases which affect ones choices when the outcome is uncertain. READ MORE

6. 4. The psychology of diversification: Novice investors´ability to spread risks

   Author : Martin Hedesström; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Covariation neglect; Novice investors; Portfolio diversification; Diversification heuristic; Behavioural economics; Ekonomisk psykologi;

   Abstract : In order to reduce risk, portfolio theory prescribes holding a stock portfolio that is diversified across industries and countries. This thesis investigates novice investors’ ability to compile well-diversified portfolios and to what extent psychological factors may affect diversification. READ MORE

7. 5. Who is in the driver's seat? : Insights into the mixed outcomes of renewable policy instruments in the electricity industry

   Author : Anna Darmani; Niklas Arvidsson; Tobias Schmidt; KTH; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Electricity from renewable energy sources; sustainability transitions; actors; institutions; dynamic capabilities; energy policy; investors; technological innovation system; Energy Technology; Energiteknik; Industriell ekonomi och organisation; Industrial Engineering and Management;

   Abstract : There is consensus about a need to reduce the amount of green-house gas emission in the electricity industry to be able to deal with the probable consequences of climate change. This necessitates extensive investments in technologies used to generate electricity from renewable energy sources (RES-E). READ MORE