Abel Mehari

Abel Mehari

MS in Finance student at Seattle University

Portfolio

A Comprehensive Analysis of the Relationship between International Trade, Imports, Exports, and Economic Growth: A Study of China, India, and the United States (1990-2021)

This research proposal aims to analyze the impact of international trade, including import-oriented and export-oriented policies, on the economic growth of China, India, and the United States from 1990 to 2021. The study employs regression analysis to test three hypotheses, exploring the relationships between trade volume, imports, exports, and Gross Domestic Product (GDP). It acknowledges the limitations of focusing solely on trade as a growth determinant and the potential impact of other economic factors.

Unveiling the Potential: Open Banking in Developing Countries - A Regression Analysis

This research proposal explores the impact of open banking in both developed and developing countries, considering various external factors. It seeks to investigate the performance of open banking in different contexts, with a focus on its potential benefits and implications for financial landscapes in developing nations. The research employs regression analysis to test hypotheses related to open banking’s impact in both developed and developing countries, providing a comprehensive analysis of this emerging financial paradigm.

Portfolio Optimization- Modern Portfolio Theory

This research focuses on optimizing a university endowment fund’s investment portfolio through an extensive analysis of 13 different asset classes over a 20-year period. The study employs Modern Portfolio Theory, guided by Harry Markowitz’s diversification principles, to construct portfolios that maximize returns while managing risk. It explores the impact of factors such as changes in risk-free rates, investment constraints, and different target returns, offering valuable insights for constructing an optimal, diversified portfolio.

The Effects Of Covid-19 On The Financial Performance Of Insurance Companies: A Cross Country Analysis Of ROA, ROE And Stock Returns

This study investigates the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the profitability of insurance firms worldwide during the years 2020 and 2021. Using regression analysis, it examines the relationship between the annual number of COVID-19 cases and the profitability of insurance companies based on Return on Assets (ROA), Return on Equity (ROE), and stock returns. The research aims to assess to what extent the pandemic has affected the financial performance of insurance firms, shedding light on their resilience during global crises.1