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The Analysis of Leadership Formation in Networks Based on Shapley Value
(Discussion paper;02/15, Working paper, 2015-01-09)In the given research we analyse how an agent can move towards leadership in a socio-economic network. For the node’s (i.e., agent’s) importance measure we use the Shapley value (SV) concept from the area of cooperative ... -
The analysis of split graphs in social networks based on the K-Cardinality assignment problem
(Discussion paper;08/14, Working paper, 2014-02)In terms of social networks, split graphs correspond to the variety of interpersonal and intergroup relations. In this paper we analyse the interaction between the cliques (socially strong and trusty groups) and the ... -
The analysis of sustainable forest management in Latvia and Finland
(Master thesis, 2013)One of the most discussed questions in past decades has been the climate change issue. This has affected policies within industrial sector and the economic by itself. Forest deforestation counts for one fifth of the total ... -
The asymmetrical force of persuasive knowledge across the positive–negative divide
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015)In two experimental studies we explore to what extent the general effects of positive and negative framing also apply to positive and negative persuasion. Our results reveal that negative persuasion induces substantially ... -
The balancing act of ticket pricing in subsidized performing arts : increasing self-sufficiency in the Norwegian national opera & ballet
(Master thesis, 2017)This master thesis aims to find out how to increase the self-sufficiency of performing arts institutions without making the performing arts a good for the elite. Generally, large opera houses will never be able to carry ... -
The Bergen translation corpus TK-NHH – design and applications
(Chapter; Peer reviewed, 2013)The Bergen Translation Corpus (TK--NHH) is the result of a fruitful collaboration between Knut Hofland at UniResearch and the Department of Professional and Intercultural Communication at NHH Norwegian ... -
The Bergen Wave and the Media, 1990-2008
(Working paper;2011:29, Working paper, 2011-11)Music scenes have frequently been closely related to geographical locations; Merseybeat and Liverpool; Motown, techno and Detroit; and grunge and Seattle. In Norway, the term ‘the Bergen wave’ characterizes periods where ... -
The Blue Maritime Cluster Crisis: Financial Instability and Supply Chain Management Effects
(DP SAM;15/2019, Working paper, 2019-08)The present paper investigates the offshore crisis 2015-2017 and its impact on one of the most complete maritime clusters, more precise the Blue Maritime Cluster, located at Møre og Romsdal at the North Western Coast of ... -
The boardroom quota: Spillover effects on the corporate executive committee: An event study of Norway’s boardroom quota and its spillover effects on the gender wage gap and female representation in the corporate executive committee
(Master thesis, 2016)In 2006, Norway introduced a boardroom quota requiring a minimum of 40 percent of each gender in the boardroom of public limited liability companies (ASA). Companies were given until January 2008 to comply. This paper ... -
The Boy Crisis: Experimental Evidence on the Acceptance of Males Falling Behind
(DP SAM;06/2019, Working paper, 2019-03-01)The ‘boy crisis’ prompts the question of whether people interpret inequalities differently depending on whether males or females are lagging behind. We study this question in a novel large-scale distributive experiment ... -
The business commitment of a norwegian company in Germany : an examination from a tax perspective
(Working paper;17/13, Working paper, 2013-07)The German market is large and of great economic importance for Norway. A detailed understanding of the German tax system and the cross-national regulations between Germany and Norway are necessary for Norwegian companies ... -
The Business Commitment of a Norwegian Company in Germany : An Examination from a Tax Perspective
(Master thesis, 2012)The German market is large and of great economic importance for Norway. A detailed understanding of the German tax system and the cross-national regulations between Germany and Norway are necessary for Norwegian companies ... -
The business model of the British Virgin Islands and Panama
(Working paper;31/13, Working paper, 2013-09)In this note, we describe the history and the main characteristics of the tax havens The British Virgin Islands (BVI) and Panama. We discuss the financial channels used in these jurisdictions to move money and assets across ... -
The Café Femenino Peru story : evaluating the potential of a for-profit gender equitable value chain
(Working paper;2016:1, Working paper, 2016-04)The focus of this paper is on evaluating how Café Femenino Peru, an organically grown coffee produced by women, is successful in promoting gender equity, while being a for-profit business. Using the ‘pro-poor perspective’ ... -
The capital constraining effects of the norwegian wealth tax
(Working paper;41/12, Working paper, 2012-10)This paper investigates if the Norwegian wealth tax imposes capital constraints on small privately held businesses. A panel of 31,428 Norwegian firms from 2005 to 2009 is used to estimate two models of capital constraints. ... -
The capital constraining effects of the norwegian wealth tax
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The Capitalist-Entrepreneur
(Master thesis, 2014)This thesis presents and investigates a theory of entrepreneurship based on the Austrian School of Economics. By using a different theoretical framework than that of conventional economics we deduce a holistic theory of ... -
The car of tomorrow : an assessment of alternative fuel vehicle technology and the use of policy instruments to facilitate the implementation
(Master thesis, 2009)This master’s thesis assesses different alternative fuels and fuel vehicles in a European context in short and medium term. We apply a contextualised GREET model to determine the energy usage, emissions and technological ... -
The causal impact og proximity on firms : evidence from large infrastucture projects in Norway
(Master thesis, 2014)The objective of this thesis is to uncover the main motivations for, and hindrances against, student volunteer work, and to understand what it is that gives satisfaction from participation for the students. In order to ... -
The challenge of a rising skill premium for redistributive taxation
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2010)The present paper analyzes the challenge to redistribution programs posed by an increase in the skill premium. The skill premium affects both the profitability of education and the profitability of migration. We propose a ...