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What is fair? Assessing fairness of hospital networks in Norway: A study of the Innlandet region
(Master thesis, 2024)There has been significant research related to fairness concerns in the healthcare space, from philosophical questions asking how societies should distribute resources, to papers addressing who healthcare decision-makers ... -
What is stopping Norwegian firms from innovating their business models? : towards a business model perspective on innovation
(Master thesis, 2016)The purpose of this thesis is to explore the diverging concept on business model innovation and understand why Norwegian firms fail to innovate their business models. In doing so, the differences and relationship between ... -
What is the optimal allocation towards real estate in the portfolio of the global pension fund global?
(Master thesis, 2012)In this master thesis we evaluate the optimal future investment allocation towards real estate for the Norwegian Government Pension Fund Global (GPFG). Based on an assessment of the relative ... -
What is the value of ESG ratings for responsible investors in allocating capital towards sustainable companies? : evidence from European institutional investors
(Master thesis, 2020)There is a strong momentum to complement traditional financial measures with sustainability indicators. In that regard, the ESG ratings market plays a role of intermediary between the corporate and the investment sectors. ... -
What patients want from their doctors : an analysis of patients’ online reviews and ratings of their regular general practitioners
(Master thesis, 2014)Understanding what dimensions of health care quality patients respond to is essential in order to recognize how patient demand contributes to health care quality maintenance. In this paper I analyze patients’ online reviews ... -
What the hack? : an empirical analysis of the stock market reactions to hacking announcements
(Master thesis, 2020)To raise awareness of the financial consequences for companies that do not safeguard personal data, this thesis investigates the stock market reaction following hacks. Furthermore, it investigates the role consumers and ... -
When brands connect: feedback effects from the alliance between L’Oréal and Nestlé to
(Master thesis, 2007)This thesis looks at a factual alliance between Nestlé and L’Oréal who have created a “nutricosmetics” diet supplement called Innéov. The thesis has two goals: 1) to understand and map associations held about Nestlé and ... -
When Ethics Clash with Cash: The Sin Stock Dilemma
(Master thesis, 2024)In this thesis, we study the performance of sin stocks in the European market over the period from 2004 to 2024. Sin stocks are defined as equities of companies operating in traditionally controversial industries, specifically ... -
When incentives are not enough : a study on how the Philippine government can attract foreign investments in renewable power
(Master thesis, 2008)In order to face the rising fuel costs that drive high electricity rates in the country, plus the problem of climate change as well as the government’s goal to be self-sufficient in energy supply, the Philippines should ... -
When non-financial companies invest in risky financial assets : a dynamic panel analysis of determinants of the financial portfolio risk in Norwegian firms
(Master thesis, 2018)This thesis examines determinants of the risky financial assets of Norwegian firms in the period of 1999 to 2015. Unlike previous research, and as recently requested in recognized academic papers, our analysis is aimed ... -
When the economy is hit, so is she? : an empirical analysis of the consequences of the oil price shock in 2014 on domestic violence in Norway
(Master thesis, 2018)This paper examines how the regional economic downturn following the oil price shock in 2014 affected domestic violence in Norway. In particular, we exploit the fact that the economic downturn in Norway following the oil ... -
When the Rules Change the Game : A Case Study Analysis of Market Reactions to the Implementation of EU’s Market Abuse Regulation on the Oslo Stock Exchange
(Master thesis, 2023)This paper investigates the short-term abnormal return among primary insiders at the Oslo Stock Exchange following the implementation of the EU Market Abuse Regulation framework. The regulatory changes involve stricter ... -
Which factors affect the bond spread of Norwegian firms? : the empirical relation of board structure and characteristics of firms
(Master thesis, 2010)I intend to analyse to which extent the characteristics of firms and the structure of the board of directors is taken into account by creditors deciding when to invest in a corporate bond issue or not. The perception of ... -
Which sustainability efforts are most profitable to prioritize? : a proxy approach to sustainability effort measurement
(Master thesis, 2020)In this thesis, we look at annual- and sustainability reports as a proxy to sustainability efforts for companies listed on the OSEAX-index. By using textual analysis on annual and sustainability reports, along with other ... -
Who Benefits in Times of Strife and Uncertainty?: A study of mining companies in the Democratic Republic of Congo
(Master thesis, 2021)In this thesis, we show that violence–escalating events lead to an increase in stock prices for mining companies holding concessions in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The increase in value is higher during the ... -
Who will you trust to do your banking, in an era of Fintech fever?
(Master thesis, 2021)Disruptive technology is exponentially taking more place in our everyday lives and opens a tremendous number of opportunities. The FinTech industry is by far dispensed from this. The technological development combined with ... -
Why Are People So Reluctant to Place Their Savings in an Index Fund? A survey-experiment on the effect of economic knowledge on attitudes and savings choices
(Master thesis, 2023)The scientific literature reveals that a significant portion of the population lacks knowledge regarding foundational financial concepts. As a result of this knowledge gap, many people end up making suboptimal personal ...