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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, ... -
Kvinner på glassklippen : en empirisk studie av sammenhengen mellom selskapers prestasjon og ansettelse av kvinnelige daglige ledere
(Master thesis, 2018)Mangelen på kvinner i topplederstillinger har blitt et tema som preger likestillingsdebatteniNorge. Idenneutredningen benyttervienempiriskmetodetil åanalysere bakenforliggende mekanismer som påvirker sannsynligheten for ... -
Særkravene i boliglånsforskriften : en empirisk analyse av hvordan den geografiske differensieringen i boliglånsforskriften har påvirket markedet for brukte leiligheter i Oslo
(Master thesis, 2018)i har i denne oppgaven studert hvilken effekt særkravene for Oslo i den reviderte boliglånsforskriften av 1. januar 2017 har hatt på markedet for brukte leiligheter i Oslo. De Oslo-spesifikke kravene består av at ... -
Employing deep learning for stock return prediction on the Oslo Stock Exchange : a comprehensive test of deep learning models for predictive purposes and applicability to trading
(Master thesis, 2018)We predict daily out-of sample directional movements of the constituent stocks of the Oslo Stock Exchange Benchmark Index (OSEBX) using Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) net works, benchmarked against other machine learning ... -
One step closer to the hybrid ideal : a qualitative approach
(Master thesis, 2018)Social ventures change the traditional business environment by offering competitive products and services, while solving societal problems. Consistently, such organizations aim to generate both social and economic value. ... -
Longevity risk and the implications for Norwegian annuity providers : a quantitative analysis of longevity risk in light of the solvency II standard formula and internal model
(Master thesis, 2018)A significant part of the liabilities of Norwegian insurance companies and annuity providers consists of lifetime pension products. These pension products are subject to what is referred to as longevity risk, i.e. the risk ... -
The financial impact of informal economic sanctions : an empirical study of the impact of China’s informal economic sanctions on Norwegian salmon exports following the 2010 Nobel Peace Prize
(Master thesis, 2018)In this study, we have investigated whether the Chinese informal economic sanctions against Norwegian salmon had a negative effect on Norwegian salmon exporting firms’ financial performance. According to theory on international ... -
Adoption of green products : a study of drivers influencing consumers’ intentions to adopt green products
(Master thesis, 2018)In light of the raising concern about environmental issues, consumers and the society are increasingly emphasising the importance of green innovations. However, actual sales of green products do not reflect consumers’ ... -
Innovasjonspartnerskap som et instrument ved innovative offentlige anskaffelser : en empirisk studie av to pågående innovasjonspartnerskap i Norge
(Master thesis, 2018)Masteravhandlingen utgjør en empirisk studie av to pågående innovative offentlige anskaffelsesprosedyrer kategorisert som innovasjonspartnerskap. Tematikk og problemstilling er utviklet i samråd med Byrådsavdeling for ... -
Grønn kundeatferd og emballasjefri matvarehandel : drivere og barrierer for sirkulære forretningsmodeller i matvarehandelen
(Master thesis, 2018)I denne masteroppgaven har vi studert norske forbrukeres villighet til å handle emballasjefrie matvarer. Temaet er valgt basert på miljøutfordringene rundt plastproblematikk, et stadig større fokus på sirkulære ... -
Open banking in Norway : the potential for third party providers and the impact on the banking industry
(Master thesis, 2018)The purpose of this thesis is to investigate the impact of Open Banking on the Norwegian commercial banking industry and the potential for third parties in Norway. We proceed by defining the various concepts involved in ... -
The effect of post-IPO private equity ownership : an empirical study of how post-IPO private equity ownership affects the stock market- and accounting performance of private equity-backed IPOs in the US
(Master thesis, 2018)Private equity firms stay invested in their portfolio companies for up to several years after an initial public offering. Despite private equity firms having incentives and opportunities to continue influencing the companies, ... -
Integration of shipbuilding markets : a quantitvative study of the newbuilding prices for bulk carriers, tankers and containerships from 1994 to 2015
(Master thesis, 2018)This thesis investigates whether the newbuilding prices for bulk carriers, tankers and fully cellular containerships (FCC) are joined in a mutual long-run equilibrium, and thus providing evidence of an integrated shipbuilding ... -
Goggles on Google : the effect of observational cues on stigmatizing Google search behaviour
(Master thesis, 2018)This thesis uses Google Trends data to examine search behaviour for stigmatized Google search terms in the United States and the United Kingdom. The study aims to test the evolutionary legacy hypothesis, that suggests ... -
Natural disasters and frequency : effects on political trust : in Central America, Mexico and Colombia
(Master thesis, 2018)In recent decades, natural disaster frequency and magnitude have been steadily increasing, while climate change continues to be a topic mixed with facts and opinions. The vast majority of researchers are in consensus that ... -
Impact of use of proceeds disclosure in seasoned equity offerings : empirical evidence on how the intended use of proceeds impacts stock price returns and offer price discounts in seasoned equity offerings on the Oslo Stock Exchange
(Master thesis, 2018)We add to the existing research on security issues by examining the announcement effect of seasoned equity offerings on the Oslo Stock Exchange between 2005 and 2018. Previous studies report significant costs for firms ... -
Hvorfor velger så få nyutdannede siviløkonomer offentlig sektor? : en deskriptiv og eksplorativ studie om siviløkonomers valg av første arbeidsgiver
(Master thesis, 2018)Denne masterutredningen ser på hva som kjennetegner siviløkonomer sin beslutning om første arbeidsgiver, og om dette kan forklare hvorfor det er så få som velger jobb i offentlig sektor. Utredningen bygger på en deskriptiv ... -
Vektlegging av likhet mellom leder og medarbeider i rekrutteringsprosesser : en kvalitativ studie utført i bankbransjen
(Master thesis, 2018)Formålet med denne masterutredningen har vært å undersøke hvorvidt ledere i bankbransjen vektlegger likhet mellom leder og medarbeider i rekrutteringsprosesser, og drøfte hvorvidt det foreligger et gap mellom teori og ... -
Effekt på prestasjon av investeringstiltak i resesjon : en studie av hvordan ulike investeringstiltak påvirker prestasjon hos bedrifter under og etter resesjon
(Master thesis, 2018)Formålet med masterutredningen har vært å undersøke hvordan ulike investeringstiltak i resesjon påvirker prestasjonsforskjeller under og i etterkant av resesjon. Studien har analysert effekt på prestasjon av investeringstiltak ... -
Determinants of private equity capital in emerging markets : evidence from macroeconomic and development variables
(Master thesis, 2018)This paper examines the determinants of private equity capital fundraised and invested for a panel dataset consisting of 34 emerging market nations. My analysis considers the impact of 12 macroeconomic and development ...