Die Rechtswissenschaftliche Fakultät der Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel hat diese Arbeit im Jahre 2006 als Dissertation angenommen. / Includes bibliographical references and index.

Thesis (L.L.M.)--University of Hong Kong, 1991. / Xerox opy of typescript.

Thesis (M. Phil.)--University of Hong Kong, 1991.

Thesis (L.L.M.)--University of Hong Kong, 1991. / Also available in print.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--American University, 2003. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 267-272).

Thesis (Ph. D.)--Columbia University, 2006. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 167-171).

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of California, Berkeley, 1995. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 119-126).

The purpose of the present research paper was three fold. First, determine if there is a trade interdependence between the United States and Nordic countries (Denmark, Finland, Sweden, and Baltic States). Second, determine if there is correlation between the respective equity markets. Third, determine if the changes in the trade relations lead to the changes in stock market correlations. The hypothesis of the project was that weaker trade relations between two countries would lead to lower correlation between their stock markets, providing beneficial opportunities for portfolio diversification. The overall objective is to ascertain if Nordic markets are good targets to hedge portfolio risk for U.S. investors, and if the risks of investing in these markets would be rewarded by the higher returns.

The purpose of this project is to discuss the merger between NYSE Group and Euronext, forming a new holding company named NYSE Euronext.

The thesis examined the differences between the Chinese market, a fast-growing emerging market, and that of the United States, a well-known developed market. In order to understand the overall performance of the Chinese stock market, the research compared the risk and returns characteristics of Chinese stock markets using the S & P 500 Index for the 2000-2005 period. Findings show that significant differences exist between the Chinese and the U.S. markets. The thesis also attempted to identify the characteristics of the Chinese markets that hinder their efficiency.