Browsing Thesis by Subject "business analytics"
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Adverse selection in iBuyer business models : A study of adverse selection in the use of automated valuation models for iBuyers
(Master thesis, 2021)The purpose of this thesis is to examine how adverse selection can affect the average resale profits for iBuyers, and how simple strategic purchasing rules can help limit this potential problem. The rise of instant buyer ... -
Agil arbeidsmetode under en pandemi : en eksplorerende casestudie om hvordan agil arbeidsmetode utføres under en pandemi
(Master thesis, 2021)I denne masteroppgaven har vi undersøkt hvordan agil arbeidsmetode utføres under en pandemi. Vi har gjennomført en kvalitativ, eksplorerende casestudie i et stort multinasjonalt selskap innen helseteknologi. Studien tar ... -
AIS-data & Machine Learning : A Quantitative Approach to Predicting Freight Rates
(Master thesis, 2023)The emerging availability of data and the development of real-time tracking systems, also known as AIS, have engaged a new field of study within the shipping segment. AIS data has a pivotal role in enhancing safety at ... -
Alt eller ingenting : en studie av nordmenns risikopreferanser basert på deltakerne i «Deal or No Deal»
(Master thesis, 2018)Formålet med denne utredningen har vært å kartlegge hvordan nordmenn tar beslutninger i situasjoner med høye gevinster og høy risiko. Vi ønsker å studere nordmenns risikopreferanser i lys av forventet nytteteori og ... -
Alternative tilnærminger for rammevilkårskorrigering : en studie av hvordan alternative tilnærminger til dagens reguleringsmodell påvirker norske nettselskaper
(Master thesis, 2019)Norske nettselskaper karakteriseres som naturlig monopolister, og selskapenes inntjening reguleres derfor av Norges Vassdrags- og Energidirektorat (NVE). Den tillatte inntekten består av en del kostnadsdekning og en del ... -
Analysing the demand for carsharing in Bergen : an empirical approach using car-specific and demographic data
(Master thesis, 2020)Background: Car-sharing is gaining popularity throughout the world. Currently, there is limited research on car-sharing in Norway. This paper aims to identify empirically, based on past data, what demographic and ... -
Analysis of Norwegian Offshore Wind Power Production : Ranking wind farm locations using a composite index method
(Master thesis, 2022)This thesis studies wind power production within the Norwegian Economic Zone, and analyzes the potential production of wind power farm locations outlined by the Norwegian Water Resource and Energy Directorate. Offshore ... -
Are current Norwegian speed limits optimal? : a quasi-experimental analysis of changes in speed limits on Norwegian freeways
(Master thesis, 2019)The aim of this paper was to examine if Norwegian speed limits on freeways could be more efficient from a social economic standpoint. We examined the relationship between regulations in speed limits and actual speed held ... -
Assessing Offshore Wind Farm Placements in Norway Is NVE’s current plan optimal – or can we do better?
(Master thesis, 2022)Over the last decade, offshore wind has received increased attention due to global warming and the increase in energy demand. Therefore, it is of the highest interest to develop more renewable energy production to satisfy ... -
Assessing the Impact of NordLink on Day-Ahead Prices in NO2 and Germany: A Quantile Regression Approach
(Master thesis, 2022)This thesis studies the new interconnector NordLink's effect on electricity prices in the Norwegian price area N 0 2 and in Germany. When examining the cable's price effect, we assess how the price volatility has developed, ... -
Assessing the Impact of the Iberian Exception on Day-Ahead Prices in Spain : A Difference in Difference and Quantile Regression Approach
(Master thesis, 2023)The energy crisis of 2021 and 2022 has had severe consequences for Europe. The skyhigh energy prices have reduced economic growth, created inflation, and increased GHG emissions. In an effort to tackle the record high ... -
Assessing the potential of hydrogen energy storage in a stand-alone electricity grid : applying mathematical programming to balance electricity production and consumption : a case study on the Faroe Islands
(Master thesis, 2020)The increasing adaption of renewable energy sources (RES), with intermittent and nondispatchable production output, requires an increased effort to continuously balance supply to meet demand in electricity grids. Failing ... -
Balancing Data Protection and Model Accuracy : An Investigation of Protection Methods on Machine Learning Model Performance for a Bank Marketing Dataset
(Master thesis, 2023)The practice of sharing customer data among companies for marketing purposes is becoming increasingly common. However, sharing customer-level data poses potential risks and serious problems for businesses, such as ... -
Behavioral Impact of Short-Term Stock Price Trends on Equity Research : A Textual Analysis of Trend-Chasing Bias in Norwegian Equity Research Reports Covering the Oslo Stock Exchange
(Master thesis, 2023)This thesis employs XGBoost and linear regression to reveal whether short-term stock price trends can explain the variance in textual sentiment in Norwegian equity research reports covering the Oslo Stock Exchange, ... -
Betalingsvilje for hjemlevering av dagligvarer : en empirisk analyse av kunden for netthandel av dagligvarer og betalingsvilje for hjemlevering
(Master thesis, 2019)”Dagligvarer levert på døren er et marked i vekst, imidlertid tjener verken Meny eller Kolonial.no penger på hjemleveranse - enda” (Hegnar.no, 2019). Mye av årsaken til dette er at kostnadene ved å levere varer hjem til ... -
Beyond the Front Lines: Who Were the True Winners of the Iraq War?
(Master thesis, 2023)We study whether the US and UK invaded Iraq to gain access to oil resources. Our findings provide evidence that events decreasing conflict intensity lead to significantly positive abnormal returns for the US and UK oil ... -
Beyond the Gale: Parametric Insurance Pricing for Offshore Wind: Applications of Hierarchical Bayesian Methods, Markov Chain Monte Carlo and Copula-Based Risk Assessment on Zero Generation Events
(Master thesis, 2023)This thesis introduces an innovative pricing model for parametric insurance of zerogeneration events at offshore wind farms, mainly focusing on the Norwegian shelf. The model employs a Hierarchical Bayesian approach to ... -
The blue light rail : a ferry network design problem with pickup and delivery
(Master thesis, 2020)Urbanization, global sustainability issues and a growing population raises concerns for transportation and city-logistics. Increasing supply of transportation alone is not sufficient to meet a growth in transportation. ... -
Bu y on Intraday Market or not: A Deep Learning Approach :A decision tool for buyers in the Norwegian electricity markets to decide optimal market to purchase electricity
(Master thesis, 2022)As the share of variable renewable energy sources increases, so does the need for near-delivery offloading of surplus electricity. The availability of potentially cheap energy sources in intraday markets begs warrants ...