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    AKTIV ELLER PASSIV FÖRVALTNING -EN UNDERSÖKNING AV SVENSKA FONDERS RISKJUSTERADE AVKASTNING UNDER OLIKA BÖRSFASER
    (2021-02-10) Eliasson, Joel; Strand, Emil; University of Gothenburg/Department of Economics; Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för nationalekonomi med statistik
    Mutual funds are at an all-time high in popularity in Sweden and have risen extensively the last decades, with equity funds as the most sought-after. The purpose of this study is to examine and distinguish the performance of 38 active and 13 passive Swedish mutual equity funds over the time-period 2011-2020 and during the volatile period of the corona pandemic, 2020. The study uses a quantitative research method and is using multiple financial performance measures to examine, analyze, and comparing the results gathered. Previous studies indicate that the efficient market hypothesis holds under wide time-periods which is also established in this study with no statistically significance on neither performance measure. During the pandemic there is statistically significance on two out of three tested performance measures, which implies that active funds outperform passive funds in a volatile stock market. These results support the view of some previous studies with similar conclusions.
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    Willingness to Pay for Externalities – Does Earmarking Taxes Matter?
    (2023-06-29) Eliasson, Joel; University of Gothenburg/Graduate School; Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School
    This study explores the Willingness to Pay (WTP) for an environmental beef tax and the effects of revenue recycling mechanisms on WTP and beef consumption. It surveys students from Gothenburg University using a payment card approach, addressing literature gaps concerning the role of revenue recycling in environmental tax policy, behavioral economic factors affecting public perceptions, and potential biases in contingent valuation methods. Findings indicate that although there's a general reluctance to internalize the externalities of beef consumption, earmarking tax revenue to lower fruit and vegetable prices significantly augment WTP. In contrast, designating tax revenue for a uniform lump-sum transfer doesn’t significantly affect WTP. The demand curve analysis reveals no immediate impact of tax revenue earmarking on beef consumption but points out potential rebound effects. Additionally, the study illustrates the potential presence of hypothetical and social desirability biases in WTP estimation. These insights provide crucial guidance for policymakers to develop effective, publicly supported environmental policies that reduce the agricultural sector's environmental impact, promote sustainable food consumption, and contribute to achieving the Paris Agreement goals.