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The effect of ownership concentration on deal probability in corporate takeovers : an empirical study of ownership concentration, with new evidence consistent with the free-rider proposition
(Master thesis, 2017)The main purpose of this thesis is to empirically examine the relationship between the target firm’s ownership concentration and deal probability, conditional on a bid having been made. To examine this relationship in a ... -
The effect of post-IPO private equity ownership : an empirical study of how post-IPO private equity ownership affects the stock market- and accounting performance of private equity-backed IPOs in the US
(Master thesis, 2018)Private equity firms stay invested in their portfolio companies for up to several years after an initial public offering. Despite private equity firms having incentives and opportunities to continue influencing the companies, ... -
The effect of recessions on firms’ boundaries
(Working paper;04/13, Working paper, 2013-01)The economic theory of the firm offers conflicting predictions of how the two major effects of recessions, changes in demand and access to credit, affect firm boundaries. Using data on Norwegian firms in the recent recession, ... -
The effect of school consolidation on student achievement.
(DP SAM;14/2017, Working paper, 2017-08)Many countries have seen a substantial increase in the average school size over the past decades, and a corresponding reduction in the number of schools. It has been widely argued that both students and local communities ... -
The effect of sector quality in quality minus junk : the quality puzzle deepens
(Master thesis, 2018)In this thesis we test whether sector quality effects drive the abnormal returns of the Quality Minus Junk (QMJ) strategy. We find that the strategy makes involuntarily sector bets, as it invests in outperforming sectors ... -
The effect of strategic orientation on the commercial exploitation of digitalisation : a study on digitalisation in Norwegian companies
(Master thesis, 2018)Digitalisation is a heavily debated topic within the business community. However, there is little empirical research on digitalisation, and accordingly practitioners define best practice. This thesis seeks to theorise ... -
The Effect of Tax Havens on Host Country Welfare
(Discussion paper;19/15, Working paper, 2015-04-24)Multinational corporations can shift income into low-tax countries through transfer pricing and debt financing. While most developed countries use thin capitalization rules to limit the extent to which a subsidiary can ... -
The effect of the 2016 tax reform act on cum-cum trading in Germany : an empirical study on trading volume of the 100 most traded stocks from 2012 to 2018
(Master thesis, 2018)Various cases of sophisticated tax-motivated trading practices have recently received public attention all across Europe. These practices, some of them considered frauds, have deprived the targeted jurisdictions of tremendous ... -
The effect of venture capital on employment and productivity: an empirical study of first round investments in Norwegian portfolio companies
(Master thesis, 2015)The purpose of this thesis is to find out how private venture capital funding affects employment and productivity in Norwegian portfolio companies. To test this, we analyze employment and productivity in the period from ... -
The effect of voluntary environmental disclosure on firm value : a study of Nordic listed firms
(Master thesis, 2012)This paper empirically investigates the relationship between voluntary environmental disclosure and firm value. The analysis is based on a sample consisting of Nordic listed firms disclosing environmental information to ... -
The effect of welfare reforms on benefit substitution
(Discussion paper;22/2014, Working paper, 2014-05)Policy-makers have confronted welfare dependence and poverty among single mothers by imposing work requirements and time limits on the receipt of welfare benefits. Reforms with such features have generally reduced programme ... -
The Effectiveness of data presentation formats: An Exploratory Study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014)This paper contributes to the understanding of how data presentation formats may affect decision-making. We report on two experiments, one using verbal protocols and one including eye tracking as methods for data ... -
The effects of a day off from retail price competition : evidence on consumer behavior and firm performance in gasoline retailing
(Working paper;2017:11, Working paper, 2017-08)First, we analyze how regular days off from competition and a time-dependent price pattern affect firm performance. Second, we examine the effects on firms’ profitability from consumers’ changing search- and timing behavior. ... -
The Effects of a Day Off from Retail Price Competition: Evidence on Consumer Behavior and Firm Performance in Gasoline Retailing
(Discussion paper;9/17, Working paper, 2017-07-06)First, we analyze how regular days off from competition and a time-dependent price pattern affect firm performance. Second, we examine the effects on firms' profitability from consumers’ changing search- and timing behavior. ... -
The Effects of a Day Off from Retail Price Competition: Evidence on Consumer Behavior and Firm Performance in Gasoline Retailing.
(DP SAM;1/2018, Working paper, 2018-01)First, we analyze how regular days off from competition and a time-dependent price pattern affect firm performance. Second, we examine the effects on firms' profitability from consumers’ changing search- and timing behavior. ... -
The effects of basic taste skills on brand attitude : the ability to distinguish between high and low quality beverage products
(Master thesis, 2019)The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between consumers basic taste skill and their ability to distinguish between high and low quality products and the moderating impact of branding. Grocery stores ... -
The Effects of Cognitive and Noncognitive Skills on Migration Decisions.
(DP SAM;17/2017, Working paper, 2017-09)There is growing evidence that cognitive and noncognitive skills affect the economic and social outcomes of individuals. In this paper, we analyze how they affect the migration decisions of individuals during their lifetimes. ... -
The effects of commodity price shocks on economic sectors : a comparative study of metal exporters
(Master thesis, 2016)This study investigates the effect of commodity price volatility on sectoral production for three main metal exporters: Australia, Chile, and South Africa. Using quarterly data of the real value added per industry from ... -
The effects of employment change on payroll per employee : implications from size-wage premia and labor composition
(Master thesis, 2018)Employer size has been linked to higher wages across industries and occupations by a host of studies, but a paradox emerges in the relationship between size and payroll per employee. From multivariate analysis on ... -
The effects of environmental regulation and technological advancement on labor Demand : evidence from the norwegian primary aluminum industry
(Master thesis, 2019)The motivation to implement environmental regulations is to increase environmental quality, as well as to promote higher quality of life and health benefits, for citizens. But how do environmental regulations affect labor ...