Thesis: Recent submissions
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Sustainable food consumption in Latin America : how to meet the sustainable development goals
(Master thesis, 2020)This study first examines existing literature on agricultural consumption and production and how sustainability can be driven by consumer behavior. The thesis also explains the main differences between plant and animal-based ... -
Økonomiske utsikter for utbygging av Utsira Nord : en analyse av den langsiktige marginalkostnaden ( Levelized Cost of Energy, LCOE) og lønnsomheten til en flytende havvindpark frem mot 2030.
(Master thesis, 2020)For å nå klimamålene må deler av verdens energibehov dekkes gjennom nye og fornybare energikilder. I Europa er det utbygging av havvind som har det største potensialet for å øke mengden fornybar energi i energiporteføljen. ... -
The power of wind –a portfolio approach : a theoretical study of wind power characteristics in Norway
(Master thesis, 2020)In this thesis, we analyse how geographical diversification and a portfolio approach lowers the variability in wind power production. Understanding variance of wind power production will increase system reliability. ... -
Formuesskattens virkninger på selskapets finansielle situasjon : en case-studie av formuesskattens virkninger på Sylvsmidja AS og Vossasylv Jakob Rongve AS
(Master thesis, 2020)I denne masterutredningen har vi tatt for oss formuesskattens virkninger på den finansielle situasjonen til Sylvsmidja AS og Vossasylv Jakob Rongve AS. Formuesskatten debatteres stadig, og mange mener den har en negativ ... -
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. ... -
Avtalelojalitet : hva driver avtalelojaliteten i statlige virksomheter?
(Master thesis, 2020)I 2016 besluttet norske myndigheter å innføre Statens innkjøpssenter, et sentralisert innkjøpssenter med mandat til å inngå og forvalte fellesavtaler for statlige virksomheter. Sentraliseringen er drevet av en rekke ... -
Impact of Brexit : evidence from stock markets : an event study analysis of the Oslo Stock Exchange and the London Stock Exchange
(Master thesis, 2020)On the 24th June 2016, 52% of the UK population voted in favor of leaving the European Union, also branded as “Brexit”. Since then, speculation has been rife surrounding the impact of Brexit on the global economy. Existing ... -
Prisdiskriminering i offentlig sektor : en kvalitativ studie på dagens og fremtidens prisdiskriminering i norsk kollektivtransport
(Master thesis, 2020)Den følgende masteroppgavens formål er i hovedsak å bidra med innsikt i hvordan prisdiskriminering benyttes i offentlig sektor ved en besvarelse av følgende hovedproblemstilling: “Hvordan praktiseres prisdiskriminering i ... -
Nedleggelser av bankfilialer i det norske markedet : en kvantitativ analyse av relevante beslutningsvariabler
(Master thesis, 2020)I denne oppgaven benytter vi oss av et sammensatt datasett som inneholder informasjon om bankfilialer i Norge fra 2004 til 2016 samt variabler tilknyttet filialene. Dette omfatter demografi, bredbåndsdekning, økonomiske ... -
Do Norwegian bond funds create value?
(Master thesis, 2020)Performance evaluations of Norwegian bond mutual funds have until this date received limited attention. The introduction of updated credit-indices by Nordic Bond Pricing, has allowed for new opportunities to analyse funds ... -
Supporting high-tech female entrepreneurs through incubators and accelerators : an evaluative study
(Master thesis, 2020)Given the massive underrepresentation of women in entrepreneurship and the tech sector as well as the challenges female entrepreneurs are frequently cited to face, this thesis evaluates how effectively business incubators ... -
Illiquidity in asset pricing and as investment strategy : an empirical analysis
(Master thesis, 2020)This Master’s thesis examines the illiquidity premium. In the first part of the thesis, we analyse whether a traded illiquid-minus-liquid (IML) return factor helps in explaining the cross-section of expected returns. In ... -
Strategic agility: adapting and renewing strategic direction : an exploratory case study
(Master thesis, 2020)This study examines the research question: How can established firms adapt and renew their strategic direction through agile ways of working? An exploratory case study of an IT Consultancy Firm was conducted. 11 informants ... -
Fundamental valuation of the General Motors Company : assessing the value in the midst of a pandemic
(Master thesis, 2020)The purpose of this thesis is to conduct an in depth fundamental valuation of The General Motors Company in order to provide an equity value and share price as of March 31st 2020. We hope to highlight the potential value ... -
Sammenligning av pensjonsutgifter og pensjonstilskudd til private barnehager
(Master thesis, 2020)Denne oppgaven har hatt som formål å se nærmere på tilskuddsordningen for pensjonstilskudd til private barnehager, i Norge. Problemstillingen undersøkte sammenhengen mellom mottatt pensjonstilskudd fra kommunene, og ... -
The beautiful game and abnormal returns: the impact of match outcomes and ex-ante expectations on a football club’s stock price : an event study
(Master thesis, 2020)The aim of this study is to examine the stock price reaction of listed football clubs to different types of match outcomes and the ex-ante expectations about the outcomes. Analysing 8472 matches of 22 European football ... -
Innovation through collaboration : an exploratory study examining the open innovation output created through strategic partnerships and the subsequent effect of ongoing change processes.
(Master thesis, 2020)This thesis has explored how an established firm can achieve technology-based innovation by partnering with a startup ecosystem. The objective of studying this phenomena is to gain greater understanding of what mechanisms ... -
An explorative study of the use and implementation of new digital technologies in the management of Norwegian development cooperation projects
(Master thesis, 2020)This thesis merges the aspects of results-based management systems and new digital technologies together and explores what characterizes the use and implementation of new digital technologies in the management of Norwegian ... -
Inventors in tax havens
(Master thesis, 2020)The aim of this thesis is to examine to which extent inventors engage in tax havens, as well as the characteristics of the inventors engaged in tax haven compared to the average inventor. Inventors are behind the innovations ... -
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. ...