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Exclusive content on audio and media streaming services : an empirical study in the Italian market.
(Master thesis, 2023)The following treatise aims to make an illustration of exclusive content and how it could be included in the offerings of music streaming platforms (DSPs). After providing a general overview of the music industry, secondary ... -
Exit strategies by private equity firms in the nordic region : An empirical assessment of IPO performance across private equity-backed- and non-backed firms and a qualitative assessment of exit strategies by private equity firms
(Master thesis, 2016-03-29)This study investigates underpricing of private equity (PE)- backed IPOs and the various exit routes available to PE firms. First, we examine whether IPO underpricing differ across PEbacked- and non-backed (NB) firms ... -
Expaters endring i kompetanse som følge av utstasjonering : en komparativ studie av expater og beslutningstakere i rekruttering av medarbeidere sin persepsjon og vektlegging
(Master thesis, 2016)I denne masterutredningen utforskes expater og beslutningstakere i rekruttering av medarbeidere sin persepsjon og vektlegging av expaters endring i kompetanse som følge av utstasjonering. Med bakgrunn i at mange expater ... -
Expected seasoned equity offerings : a study of the difference in abnormal return between expected and unexpected SEOs
(Master thesis, 2015)In this thesis, the focus is on expected seasoned equity offerings (SEOs) completed by firms listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange or the Oslo Axess in the period between January 2011 and August 2015. We test a prediction ... -
Explaining economic growth : the role of cultural variables
(Master thesis, 2009)Current economic growth theories have unexplained parts, and do not take into account cultural variables at national levels. Since economic life happens in a social context, this paper investigates further how the norms ... -
Explaining election outcomes using web search data : evidence from the U.S. presidential elections 2008 - 2016
(Master thesis, 2017)Can Google Trends data be used to proxy socially sensitive sentiments, and can such proxies explain election outcomes? This thesis analyzes the effects of different social sentiments, proxied by Google search data, on ... -
Explaining Individual Predictions on Financially Distressed Companies Using Shapley Values
(Master thesis, 2021)Prediction results from complex machine learning models can be challenging to interpret. Understanding these models is essential when trusting results in decision-making. In this master thesis, we will utilize Shapley ... -
Explanations for the low volatility anomaly : an empirical analysis of the Norwegian stock market
(Master thesis, 2017)In this thesis, we examine the relation between idiosyncratic volatility and stock returns. Inspired by recent studies on the low volatility anomaly, we document the existence of and explain this phenomenon in the Norwegian ... -
Explicitness of 10-K reporting on CSR-related topics and board composition.
(Master thesis, 2021)This paper examines the relationship between board composition characteristics, particularly board gender diversity, size, and independence level on one side, and the level of explicitness in reporting related to corporate ... -
Exploiting the index effect to extra alpha
(Master thesis, 2018)This thesis aims to provide a better understanding of the index effect on the Oslo Stock Exchange Benchmark Index (OSEBX) and generate potential trading strategies for Borea Asset Management. The exploitation of the index ... -
Exploration of bubble properties in cryptocurrencies : a hybrid-study with quantitative models for crash estimation supplemented with industry experts
(Master thesis, 2018)We employ Supremum Augmented Dickey-Fuller (SADF), the General Supremum Augmented Dickey-Fuller (GSADF) tests and a Log Periodic Power Law (LPPL) test to Cryptocurrency Index (CRIX) price data to evaluate cryptocurrencies ... -
An Exploration of Human Rights and the Capability Approach : A case study of Elkjøp’s supply chain in China
(Master thesis, 2023)Both human rights and supply chains have greatly changed with the advent of modern society with the accompanying technology and globalization. This thesis explores how companies' values complies with both conditions in ... -
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 ... -
Exploring employee-related and human rights reporting in the year leading up to the Transparency Act : A content analysis of integrated and stand-alone reports from 2021 for a selection of firms on the OBX25.
(Master thesis, 2023)Increasing expectations from stakeholders as well as from legislators regarding companies’ responsibilities towards employees and human rights motivated us to study 14 Norwegian firms’ reporting on information connected ... -
Exploring new communication strategies for a global brand : transmedia storytelling and gamification
(Master thesis, 2013)Marketing is changing and companies or brands try to find new ways to engage consumers and involve them in their advertising efforts. There are two new communication strategies that might be able to lead the way into a new ... -
Exploring the deployment of autonomous medical emergency vessels in island and coastal regions : An overview of the opportunities and challenges
(Master thesis, 2023)Introduction: Applications of vessels in emergency medical systems: Method: Discussion: Conclusion: Emergency medical systems in island and coastal regions face challenges such as supply and staffing shortages and a ... -
Exploring the Economics of Sustainable Energy : A Comparative Analysis of LCOE and System Costs for Nuclear and Offshore Wind Projects in Norway
(Master thesis, 2023)This study explores the impact of input factor variability and the scope of analysis on profitability calculations for nuclear and offshore wind power in the Norwegian power market. The research employs several data ... -
Exploring the Impact of First-Time ESG Rating on Stock Price Informativeness and Liquidity : A Comparative Study of Rated and Non-Rated Firms 1n the US Stock Market
(Master thesis, 2023)This thesis examines whether being covered by a ESG rating agency translates into moreinformative stock prices in the US stock market, and whether this enhancement of stock price informativeness impacts the stock liquidity ... -
Export strategy : how will Tuan Phong insert itself into the apparel global value chain?
(Master thesis, 2010)This paper gives an overview of the garment industry in Vietnam, describes the apparel company Tuan Phong, based in Ho Chi Minh City. Then, I use Integrated Strategy Model framework of Svein Ulset to shed light on the ... -
External consultants and knowledge sharing : a comparative study of permanent employees and external consultants
(Master thesis, 2012)This empirical study is an examination of permanent employees and external consultants and the factors that affect their knowledge sharing behavior. It aims at answering the research question: What factors enhance ...