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Essays on mutual funds
(2019)
I study the causes and consequences of the decision of active US equity mutual funds to close to new investors. I start by analyzing results of the prior literature, which has focused on performance before and after closure ...
Three essays on transition to alternative fuel vehicles through distributive justice
(2019)
In this thesis, we have investigated the transition from internal combustion engines (ICE) to alternative fuel vehicles (AFV) while considering the social dimension via the concept of DJ. This enabled us to highlight the ...
Three essays on adaptive learning models : applications and inferences
(2019)
In the following three essays, I explore the persistence and volatility induced under adaptive
learning. Chapter One derives a simple and versatile model about permanent/transitory
decompositions based on agents’ beliefs ...
The informativeness and opportunistic use of insider trading : evidence from audit opinions, earnings management and goodwill impairment
(2019)
This dissertation aims to understand how insiders in Asian markets (i.e., China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, and South Korea) trade in response to various financial information that are either released by their firms ...
Three essays on goodwill impairment disclosure
(2019)
This dissertation is composed of three distinct studies that empirically examine the role of the information disclosed on goodwill impairment for key firm stakeholders (i.e., financial analysts, peer firms, and external ...
Three essays on social media and societal resistance
(2018)
In my dissertation, I have explored the role of social media in social organization and mobilization.Theoretically, I draw upon sociological and organizational concepts such as collective action, collective identity, and ...
Exploring relational antecedents of challenging the status quo : a new look into proactive work behaviors
(2016)
Proactive work behaviors are known as self-started and forward-thinking action that constructively challenges the status quo, being capable of positively impacting organizational outcomes. Current measurement, however, ...