Search for dissertations about: "shareholder activism"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 swedish dissertations containing the words shareholder activism.

2. 1. Shareholder activism of Swedish institutional investors

   Author : Elias Bengtsson; Thomas Hartman; Karin Jonnergård; Stockholms universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Shareholder activism; corporate governance; institutional sociology; Business and economics; Ekonomi;

   Abstract : During recent decades, institutional investors have come to be of larger significance in the ownership structures of large Swedish corporations. Yet, studies of their actual involvement in the running of corporations remain limited. READ MORE

4. 2. Collective Action Among Shareholder Activists

   Author : Andreas Jansson; Karin Jonnergård; Matts Kärreman; Morten Huse; Växjö universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; shareholder activism; collective action; minority shareholders; corporate governance; Business studies; Företagsekonomi; Ekonomistyrning; Ekonomistyrning;

   Abstract : This study addresses the problem of explaining the emergence and viability of coalitions among shareholder activists. The formation of coalitions for purposes of shareholder activism is generally unexpected from a theoretical perspective. READ MORE

5. 3. Equity Crowdfunding: What about the Crowd?

   Author : Camilla Civardi; Företagsekonomiska institutionen; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Behavioural finance; Start-up; Equity crowdfunding; Shareholder activism; Investment Motivation; Investment Behaviour; Investment Satisfaction; Entrepreneurial finance; early stage financing;

   Abstract : This thesis is about equity crowdfunding (ECF), and the crowd that makes its existence possible. ECF is a financing method for start-ups and firms that need equity capital to grow their businesses. During an “equity crowdfunding campaign”, entrepreneurs raise funds from a diverse crowd on an online platform, offering shares in return. READ MORE

6. 4. 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

7. 5. 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