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Applications of dual theory in fisheries : a survey
(Working Paper, Working paper; Working paper, 2002-08)This paper surveys empirical studies that utilize the theory of the firm and dual theory to reveal economic and technological conditions of fish harvesting firms. The dual approach is highly suitable for revealing disaggregated ... -
Applied financial risk management for the shipping industry using IMAREX derivatives
(Master thesis, 2006-05-16)Risk Management in shipping has taken a great leap with the introduction of IMAREX, trading in cleared freight futures contracts. This thesis evaluates the derivatives introduced by IMAREX as financial instruments for risk ... -
Applying Altman’s Z-Score to the Financial Crisis : an empirical study of financial distress on Oslo Stock Exchange
(Master thesis, 2011)In this thesis, I study the financial distress status for a sample of 180 enterprises listed on Oslo Stock Exchange. The thesis addresses the impact of the financial crisis on these enterprises and has a particular focus ... -
Applying the brand community concept in the nonprofit sector : the case of junior achievement Ireland
(Master thesis, 2015)In this paper, we aim to investigate the benefits of the application of a brand community strategy into a nonprofit organization (NPO), as well as the strategies that the NPO could adopt in order to facilitate the creation ... -
The apportionment problem : a monograph
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An approach to adaptive carbon taxes in the presence of global warming
(Discussion paper, Working paper, 1998-01)The optimal extraction path of fossil fuels and the corresponding corrective tax on extraction are derived when two types of externalities associated with emission of carbondioxide (CO2) are taken into account. The optimal ... -
Approaches to terminology. Now that the dust has settled…
(Journal article, 2007)In this article we show examples of how the discipline of terminology is evolving and how diversification in methodology and new research questions emerge thanks to the participation of terminology theorists in multidisciplinary ... -
Approximate Bayesian inference for spatial econometrics models
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014)In this paper we explore the use of the Integrated Laplace Approximation (INLA) for Bayesian inference in some widely used models in Spatial Econometrics. Bayesian inference often relies on computationally intensive ... -
Approximating closed form solutions to a class of feedback policies
(Discussion paper, Working paper, 2009-09)Dynamic optimization problems cover a large class of problems in theoretical and applied economics. A simple iterative algorithm with fast convergence is proposed. It is demonstrated that the algorithm in a few steps ... -
Aquaculture development in Asia : current status, economics and future outlook
(Working paper, Working paper, 2006-11)The purpose of this article is to analyse aquaculture development in selected Asian countries. The contribution of Asia to world aquaculture will be documented. In Asia, different culture systems are practised and numerous ... -
The Arab spring : economic causes and consequences of the Arab spring : an empirical socio-economic analysis
(Master thesis, 2021)The purpose of this thesis is to elaborate on the prelude and postlude of widespread protests across the Middle East and North Africa in 2010 and subsequent years. These series of events became known as the Arab Spring. ... -
Arbeid-familie konflikt : en komparativ studie av fem europeiske land
(Master thesis, 2013)Arbeid-familie balansen er et fenomen som har fått økt interesse på grunn av økonomiske endringer og endringen i arbeidskraftstrukturen. Kvinners rolle i arbeidslivet og familieordninger avviker fra de tradisjonelle ... -
Arbeidsdeling og arbeidsmåter i barnehagen : En studie om påvirkning i arbeidsdeling, arbeidsmåter og roller i barnehagen etter økt pedagogtetthe
(Master thesis, 2021)Målet med forskningen Hensikten med denne studien har vært å se nærmere på den nye pedagognormen som ble vedtatt i 2017 og de påvirkninger normen har gjort med organisasjonsstrukturen i barnehagene. Vi ville undersøke ... -
Arbeidskapitalstyring og aksjonærverdi : en empirisk analyse av sammenhengen mellom arbeidskapitalstyring og aksjonærverdi i Norden
(Master thesis, 2014)In this thesis, we provide an empirical study of the relationship between corporate working capital management and shareholder wealth in the Nordic countries. The focus on working capital management has increased because ... -
Arbeidslivets terminologi: fransk visitt i Origo. Fra praksis til teori
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Arbeidsmarkedet for ingeniører : en empirisk kvantifisering av norske tilbuds- og etterspørselselastisiteter fra 1973 til 2010
(Master thesis, 2013)Vi analyserer hvordan markedsmekanismene i arbeidsmarkedet for ingeniører i Norge responderer på faktorer som lønn, FoU og økonomisk vekst fra 1973 til 2010. Spesifikt analyserer vi hvordan etterspørselen etter ingeniører ... -
Arbeidsmarkedsintegrering av flyktninger : midlertidig arbeidstillatelse som virkemiddel
(Master thesis, 2017)Etter flyktningkrisen i 2015 har det vært et sterkt fokus på innvandrings- og integreringspolitikk i Norge. Her har arbeidsmarkedsintegrering av flyktninger stått sentralt, debatten dreier seg om hvordan flyktninger ... -
Arbeidsutprøving hos egen arbeidsgiver for langtidssykemeldte : en effektevaluering
(Master thesis, 2017)Helserelatert arbeidsfravær påfører samfunnet og det enkelte individ store kostnader og omtales ofte som en av de største utfordringene for velferdsstaten Norge. Sykefravær er derfor av stor offentlig interesse og har ... -
Arbitrage Trading Opportunities with Bidirectional Charging : Optimizing Charging Costs by Exploiting Electricity Price Fluctuations in Norway
(Master thesis, 2023)The Norwegian government has established ambitious climate goals, with the electrification of society playing an essential role in achieving them. Specifically, the electrification of the transportation sector is deemed ...