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The two-way FDI development in Scandinavian countries
(Master thesis, 2012)This thesis investigates the two-way FDI development in Scandinavian countries, including Norway, Sweden and Denmark. The concept of two-way FDI, in this paper, refers to a combination of inward FDI and outward FDI. Firstly, ... -
The tyranny of non-aggregation versus the tyranny of aggregation in social choices: a real dilemma
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2010)Can a tiny gain to sufficiently many well-off justify imposing a much larger sacrifice on the worst-off? We show that if one answers negatively to such a question and endorses replication invariance, one is forced to accept ... -
The tyranny puzzle in social preferences: an empirical investigation
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015)When forming their preferences about the distribution of income, rational people may be caught between two opposite forms of “tyranny.” Giving absolute priority to the worst-off imposes a sort of tyranny on the rest of the ... -
The use of awareness as a tool to mitigate biases related to source credibility : an experimental study
(Master thesis, 2015)Auditors have to rely on their professional judgment regularly while performing different tasks in an audit. In some areas of audit the quality of their professional judgment is of very sensitive nature and FVMs (fair ... -
The use of contingent value rights in M&A : an empirical review
(Master thesis, 2017)This paper contributes to the literature on payment methods in Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A). It seeks to establish how the use of Contingent Value Rights (CVRs) in M&A affect the probability of deal completion following ... -
The value of adapting to climate change for Norwegian salmonid aquaculture : a scenario-based analysis
(Master thesis, 2018)The Norwegian aquaculture industry accounts for 6.5 percent of total exports from Norway. The United Nations projects that by 2030 the world population will grow to 8.5 billion people. In order to maintain food security, ... -
The value of expanding commercial rental space : a real options framework
(Master thesis, 2015)In this thesis, we develop a real options framework to value options to expand a commercial property. We consider the investment in a development project under uncertainty in future rental rates and in the presence of ... -
The value of foresight in the drybulk freight market
(Discussion paper;1/18, Working paper, 2018-01-31)We analyze the value of foresight in the drybulk freight market when repositioning a vessel through space and time. In order to do that, we apply an optimization model on a network with dynamic regional freight rate ... -
The value of petroleum exploration under uncertainty : a real options approach
(Master thesis, 2014)We develop a framework for valuation and optimal decision making in oil exploration projects with uncertain surroundings. In particular, we construct a real options valuation framework that incorporates the stochastic ... -
The VLCC tanker market : the present, past and future : a historical fleet analysis followed by a stochastic partial equilibrium model of the spot freight market
(Master thesis, 2013)This thesis analyzes the development of the VLLC fleet over the last two decades. On the basis of collected data, the supply curves of the current and historical fleets are calculated under three distinguished speed regimes; ... -
The wealth effects of M&A in emerging markets : an empirical study of value creation and value distribition, and new evidence on the relationship between corruption and target pre-annoucement stock price runup
(Master thesis, 2016)The takeover literature appears to lack comprehensive studies on the shareholder wealth effects of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in emerging markets (EMs). In this thesis, using a sample consisting of 542 initial takeover ... -
The winds of winter : how wind forecasts predict next-day freight rates in dry bulk shipping
(Master thesis, 2019)This thesis examines the short-run capesize dry bulk shipping market, where shipping theory states that freight rates are driven by supply, as demand is inelastic. Transporting cargo faster is an important way to increase ... -
The Winner Takes All : A Qualitative Study of Cooperation on Cycling Teams
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2012)Cycling is arguably one of the most physically demanding sports. However, road cycling athletes are also challenged by a social-psychological tension induced by a fairly simple dilemma: There will only be one individual ... -
The wisdom of crowds : a case study in internet search trends
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The zero leverage mystery : an empirical study of Norwegian firms
(Master thesis, 2013)The objective of this thesis is to document the puzzling evidence of Norwegian firms, both public and private, following a zero leverage policy. We have examined accounting data for all Norwegian firms in the period from ... -
The Zero Lower Bound and Market Spillovers: Evidence from the G7 and Norway
(Discussion paper;7/17, Working paper, 2017-05-31)This paper investigates mean and volatility spillovers between the crude oil market and three financial markets, namely the debt, stock, and foreign exchange markets, while providing international evidence from each of the ... -
The effect of market structure on banks’ interest rate spreads : an empirical analysis of the Norwegian bank market
(Report, Research report, 2010-11)In this study we investigate how market structure affects the interest rate spread of banks that provide lending for commercial entities in Norway. We delineate the Norwegian bank market into local commuter belts, and ... -
A theoretical and numerical analysis of collateralized mortgage obligations
(Master thesis, 2008)This thesis approaches securitization of mortgage loans. In particular, the foremost objective of the thesis is to conduct a theoretical examination of Collateralized Mortgage Obligations (CMOs). The analysis of mortgages ... -
A theoretical framework on how to approach globalization and social practice
(Geografi i Bergen, Research report, 1999)Globalization sometimes strengthens existing patterns of social interaction and sometimes changes these patterns. In both cases the empirical outcomes can be of homogeneous as well as of heterogeneous character. This ... -
A theory of certification with an application to the market for auditing services
(Discussion paper, Working paper, 2004-08)The paper develops a theory which attempts to understand segmentation and fee-setting in certification markets. The basis for the theory is that certifiers offer differentiated tests; for a given object it may be more ...