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Systemic crises change how investors evaluate acquisitions

21 March 2024
Published in the Journal of Management Studies, this study reveals how systemic crises, like the Great Financial Crisis of 2008-09, fundamentally alter the cognitive frameworks (or 'recipes') investors use to assess acquisition announcements.

Repositioning entrepreneurship: embracing the biosphere and exploring the in-between

21 March 2024
In their study, Dodd, Anderson, and Jack argue for a profound repositioning of entrepreneurship research, advocating for a focus beyond economic measures to include social and environmental considerations. Their work calls for entrepreneurship to be seen as a dynamic, change-making process deeply embedded in the 'in-between' spaces of society and nature.

Healthcare platforms need new strategies for success

14 March 2024
New research published in the MIT Sloan Management Review suggests health care platforms need unique strategies, distinct from those of traditional digital platforms, to thrive. This study underscores the importance of integration over replacement and highlights the necessity for tailored approaches in the health care sector.

New publication | Solving the Diamond–Mortensen–Pissarides model: A hybrid perturbation approach

05 March 2024
This newly published paper, written by Matthias Hänsel, a PhD student at SSE, proposes a Hybrid Perturbation method to accurately solve Search-and-Matching models. An application to the Hagedorn and Manovskii (2008) model demonstrates its effectiveness in capturing non-linear model dynamics.

New publication | The Impact of Stock Price Fragility on Corporate Financial Behavior: Evidence and Implications

13 February 2024
This paper, written by Professor Richard Friberg and co-authors, investigates how firms adjust their financial strategies in response to changes in exposure to non-fundamental price movements, known as stock price fragility. Through theoretical modeling and empirical analysis, we explore the implications of stock price fragility on corporate cash holdings, investment decisions, and liquidity management.

Family business reveals disclosure strategies during financial crisis

08 February 2024
A new study published in The British Accounting Review has uncovered how family businesses strategically shape disclosure practices during times of financial distress. The research provides a rare inside look at the decision-making of top executives, board members, and owners of a major Swedish family business as they navigated a period of near bankruptcy.

Wind power significantly impacts electricity prices in Sweden

07 February 2024
A recent report by Rickard Sandberg, Head of the Center for Data Analytics, investigates the effects of wind and temperature on electricity prices across Sweden, revealing that wind conditions significantly influence price volatility. Published in January 2024 by Energiforsk, it highlights the growing impact of wind power on the electricity market's dynamics.

Activists and social entrepreneurs: shaping consumer culture for sustainability transitions

25 January 2024
New research examines how change-makers create a protective space for sustainability transitions within the market for alternatives to animal products. Published in Business Strategy and the Environment, this study uncovers strategies and tactics employed to sway consumer behavior towards sustainable consumption.

New publication | When business model innovation creates value for firms: the role of national institutions

23 January 2024
A comprehensive meta-analysis based on 147 studies across 27 countries examines how national institutions shape how much value firms derive from Business Model Innovation (BMI). Findings show that BMI positively affects firm performance. However, the magnitude of this positive effect varies significantly across different national cultural and pro-market institutions. This paper was accepted for publication at Journal of Management Studies.

Navigating the future of sustainable technologies

18 December 2023
An expert dialogue recently published in Omni Ekonomi examines the effectiveness of Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technologies against alternative sustainable technologies. This discussion delves into the economic viability and environmental impact of these technologies, providing a nuanced view of the best investments for a sustainable future.
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