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A Likelihood Ratio and Markov Chain Based Method to Evaluate Density Forecasting
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)In this paper, we propose a likelihood ratio based method to evaluate density forecasts which can jointly evaluate the unconditional forecasted distribution and dependence of the outcomes. Unlike the well‐known Berkowitz ... -
A longitudinal perspective on rolling forecasts & interactions
(Master thesis, 2014)Increasingly complex and dynamic business environment has led to the introduction of contemporary management control systems and management accounting innovations, such as rolling forecasts that is an important tool in ... -
A maximum entropy approach to the newsvendor problem with partial information
(Discussion paper;2011:14, Working paper, 2011-08)In this paper, we consider the newsvendor model under partial information, i.e., where the demand distribution D is partly unknown. We focus on the classical case where the retailer only knows the expectation and variance ... -
A Maximum Principle Approach to Risk Indifference Pricing with Partial Information
(Journal article, 2008)We consider the problem of risk indifference pricing on an incomplete market, namely on a jump diffusion market where the controller has limited access to market information. We use the maximum principle for stochastic ... -
A study of tax minimization strategies in multinational companies : with focus on The Coca-Cola company and IKEA
(Master thesis, 2014)In this thesis we study how multinational companies are using various strategies in order to minimize their total tax burden. We use theory and relevant literature to describe some of the strategies available, and we ... -
Access to energy : impetuses shaping business decisions, and the strategic implications for cross-sector social partnerships
(Master thesis, 2012)This study aims to identify the underlying factors stimulating and shaping companies’ access to energy activities, and how inter-organizational collaborations can change the rules of the games. A review of relevant ... -
Ad-avoidance technology : who should welcome It?
(Working paper;17/12, Working paper, 2012-06)The business model of many commercial TV-networks is to interrupt TV programs with advertising breaks. In this paper we investigate consequences of the fact that ad-averse viewers today can adopt technology which enables ... -
After-sales services of offshore crane technology : a case study of TTS’ business model and their after-sales services
(Report;2014:8, Research report, 2014-10)This master’s thesis is a case study concerning after-sales services in the offshore crane industry. The case in question looks at the different service models that TTS Group ASA offers their customers. This company has ... -
An analysis of maintenance schedules for public facilities
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)We present a flexible, formal framework for maintenance scheduling for public facilities. Key features of the model include an accelerating deterioration scheme, a general utility measure, and real estate market effects ... -
An analysis of the interplay among the dimensions of the business model and their effects on performance
(;2011:35, Working paper, 2011-12)he main research issue raised in this paper is the relationship between business model conduct and performance. We have in this paper developed and discussed a business model framework based on a literature review of ... -
An empirical estimation of the default risk of Chinese listed company based on the Merton-KMV Model
(Master thesis, 2012)This paper calculates the “Default Likelihood Indicators” (DLI) for Chinese listed companies by using the Merton-KMV model during the period from 2000 to 2010 and examines the predictive power the of the Merton-KMV model. ... -
An investigation of abnormal returns in distress exchange : a Norwegian case
(Master thesis, 2012)The main objective of this research is to investigate whether distress firm creditors get better or worse recoveries during the financial restructuring process in Norwegian Bond market. To investigate that question we ... -
An investigation of key determinants of customer loyalty : evidence from Ghana’s mobile telecommunication industry
(Master thesis, 2012)In a fiercely competitive business environment such as the mobile network services setting, it is a marketplace reality that the ability of firms to attract and retain customers ultimately determines their growth and ... -
Analyse av avkastning for highyield-obligasjoner : en empirisk studie av det norske markedet 2005–2011
(Master thesis, 2012)Denne oppgaven omhandler avkastning for obligasjoner i det norske highyield-markedet i perioden 2005–2011. I stor grad har arbeidet bestått av å registrere og dokumentere kontantstrømmer for de ulike obligasjonene som ... -
En analyse av en institusjonell investor opp mot Markowitz Frontier : prestasjonsvurdering og analyse av en sparebanks plasseringer i perioden 1.1.2007-31.12.2011
(Master thesis, 2012)Oppgaven anvender porteføljeteori med det formål å evaluere en sparebanks (av hensyn til sparebankens plasseringer i finansmarkedene er identiteten anonymisert) aksjeforvaltning fra 2007 til 2011. Porteføljen evalueres i ... -
En analyse av strukturerte produkter i det svenske markedet
(Master thesis, 2013)Strukturerte produkter består av en kombinasjon av flere finansielle instrumenter som kan skape unike investeringsobjekter. Produktene kan ha egenskaper som du ikke får ved direkte kjøp av aksjer, obligasjoner eller andre ... -
Analyse og verdivurdering av Marine Harvest ASA
(Master thesis, 2012)Denne utredningen har som formål å verdsette det børsnoterte lakseoppdrettselskapet Marine Harvest ASA pr 1.4.2012. Innledningsvis gir jeg et kort overblikk over selskapet, bransjen og produktet. Videre utfører jeg en ... -
Analysis of the economics of Valemax vessels
(Master thesis, 2014)In 2008, Vale, the Brazilian mining giant signaled a significant transformation in the dry bulk shipping industry. The firm ordered the biggest vessels, ever constructed, called the Valemaxes (400,000 tons deadweight) to ...