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The impact of governments on the performance of state-owned enterprises : evidence from Norway : an empirical study of the government effect on the performance differential between state- and privately owned enterprises
(Master thesis, 2017)This thesis investigates how the performance differential between state-owned enterprises (SOEs) and privately owned enterprises (POEs) is affected by different governments. Theory suggests that through their ability to ... -
The impact of higher capital requirements on cost of capital for DNB Bank ASA : will increased capital requirements for Norway’s largest bank increase interest rates charged to consumers?
(Master thesis, 2013)The financial crisis of 2007-2008 affected the financial sector worldwide. After the crisis, regulatory bodies and governments implemented stricter capital requirements for banks and financial institutions in order to ... -
The impact of IAS 19 R on shareholder wealth and firms’ actuarial choices : evidence from the Oslo Stock Exchange
(Master thesis, 2018)The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of the amendments to the IFRS accounting standard, IAS 19 (Employee Benefits), on firms listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange. More specifically, the effect on defined-benefit ... -
The impact of information on female empowerment in low-income households in Kenya : a pilot study
(Master thesis, 2016)This thesis studies how targeting cash transfers to women affects their empowerment under private and common information structures in low-income households in Kenya. It is based on a research project which consists of ... -
The impact of international tax information exchange agreements on the use of tax amnesty: evidence from Norway
(Discussion paper;12/19, Working paper, 2019-10-04)In this paper we develop a model for tax amnesty applications in a multi-period setting. One key insight from the model is that applying for amnesty becomes more attractive at the moment when stricter enforcement is ... -
The impact of international tax information exchange agreements on the use of tax amnesty: evidence from Norway
(DP SAM;16/2019, Working paper, 2019-09)In this paper we develop a model for tax amnesty applications in a multi-period setting. One key insight from the model is that applying for amnesty becomes more attractive at the moment when stricter enforcement is ... -
The impact of leader personality on inclination to adapt the business model : decision-making in environments of perceived threat and perceived opportunity.
(Master thesis, 2018)This master thesis is an empirical research study designed to examine the possible moderating effect of personality traits on the relationship between risk domains and business model adaptation. Different theories of ... -
The impact of leverage on firm performance : an empirical study of non-financial listed companies in Norway
(Master thesis, 2019)We study the impact of leverage on firm performance in the post-financial crisis period using a sample of non-financial listed companies in Norway. Based on various capital structure literature we expect a positive effect ... -
The impact of natural gas exports from the U.S. to Europe
(Master thesis, 2012)This thesis analyses the quantitative impact of potential liquid natural gas exports from the U.S. to the European market. I establish a simple, analytically transparent and tractable framework for supply and demand. In ... -
The Impact of Paid Maternity Leave on Maternal Health
(DP SAM;4/2018, Working paper, 2018-03)We examine the impact of the introduction of paid maternity leave in Norway in 1977 on maternal health. Before the policy reform, mothers were eligible for 12 weeks of unpaid leave. Mothers giving birth after July 1, 1977 ... -
The impact of participation in strategic planning and action planning on management control effectiveness: An analysis of independent and joint effects
(Working papers;2016/01, Working paper, 2016)This research paper examines the independent and joint effects of participation in strategic planning and action planning. There is extensive research about employee participation in both the fields of strategic planning ... -
The impact of reduced ownership control on the M&A currency decision : empirical study of the payment method choice in corporate acquisitions
(Master thesis, 2016)This thesis seeks to expand the knowledge on key determinants for the payment method choice in corporate takeovers. Specifically, we examine the importance of ownership control for the financing choice. While most previous ... -
The impact of regional environmental regulations on empirical vessel speeds
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)Economic theory suggests that the use of more expensive low-sulphur fuel within an Emission Control Area (ECA) should result in lower vessel speeds. The objective of this paper is to investigate empirically, for the first ... -
The impact of regional environmental regulations on empirical vessel speeds
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2017)Economic theory suggests that the use of more expensive low-sulphur fuel within an Emission Control Area (ECA) should result in lower vessel speeds. The objective of this paper is to investigate empirically, for the first ... -
The impact of servitization on business model innovation : understanding the transition towards a service-based business model
(Master thesis, 2018)This master thesis is an empirical study on how servitization affects the degree of business model innovation. The analysis is based on 284 responses from Chief Executive Officers in a variety of Norwegian industries. ... -
The impact of state ownership on companies’ sustainability : an empirical analysis of the ESG scores of companies in the EU/EEA
(Master thesis, 2019)According to a recent survey by McKinsey (2010), over 50 per cent of executives consider sustainability to be very important to their company. Despite this, companies vary greatly in their focus on sustainability, and ... -
The impact of terms and conditions of trade on competitiveness : a case-based study of the Norwegian grocery market
(Master thesis, 2014)The terms and conditions of trade in the Norwegian grocery market are claimed to differ substantially between the market participants at retail level. Also, the cost of goods sold constitutes the most significant part ... -
The impact of the classical microfinance contract on the poor entrepreneur : a field experiment on entrepreneurs in Tanzania
(Master thesis, 2012-06)This master thesis studies the impact of the classical repayment contract in microfinance, and whether the contract is constraining the investment behavior of the poor entrepreneur. To illuminate how the repayment contract ... -
The implementation of change for incumbent multinationals : a strategic analysis of Telenor Research performed through a dynamic capability lens.
(Master thesis, 2019)A common perception in the field of strategic management is that incumbent multinational companies (MNCs) usually fail to remain relevant in their industry and rarely introduce radical product innovation when they confront ...