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Statistical Arbitrage Trading using an unsupervised machine learning approach: is liquidity a predictor of profitability?
(Master thesis, 2021)We test a statistical arbitrage trading strategy, pairs trading, using daily closing prices covering the period 2000 – 2019. Stocks are clustered using an unsupervised machine learning approach and cointegrated stocks ... -
Stock market data as a leading indicator of the real economy : a horse race on the Norwegian market with a special focus on liquidity
(Master thesis, 2017)The aim of this thesis is to investigate whether stock market data, with a special focus on liquidity, can aid in the forecast of GDP for the Norwegian market. Included in stock market data, are asset prices and three ... -
Stock market volatility : rationality and irrationality
(Master thesis, 2014-02-11)In this master thesis we examine the asymmetric volatility in stock market returns, i.e. why the stock market is more volatile in down turns than in up turns. By examining the Norwegian stock market, we find no support for ... -
Stock Returns and Inflation in Norway
(Master thesis, 2016)We study the nexus between equity returns and inflation on Norwegian data, and test the explanatory power of the two most prevailing theories; the inflation illusion and the FED model. In addition, we test if the ... -
Stoel! Return Prediction with Sentiment Analysis of Twitter Data
(Master thesis, 2022)We attempt to make improvements to stock return prediction accuracy through sentiment analysis of Twitter data. Our hypothesis is that Twitter users mainly consists of retail investors, implying that the aggregation of ... -
Story of my life: How life events and relations have led to my leadership emergence ; A qualitative study of formative and relational life stories that are significant for leadership emergence
(Master thesis, 2016)The aim of the thesis is to study leadership as an emergent phenomenon with an emphasis on relational and formative experiences. To understand leadership emergence, the thesis use a practice-lens based on acknowledgeable ... -
Strategic distribution : a cross-national investigation of swing voter effects
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A Strategic Framework for Important Decisions Before Entering New Markets : A case study of smaller Norwegian Software Companies
(Master thesis, 2022)The purpose of this master thesis was to create a framework which can help smaller Norwegian software companies make better strategic decisions before entering new markets. While also trying to provide key learning and ... -
The Strategic Role of Chief Financial Officers in the Transition to Circular Business Models : Striking a Balance between Strategic Leadership and Financial Performance
(Master thesis, 2023)The following study investigates which sociodemographic characteristics of CFOs are beneficial for the transition to circular business models in their companies. The theoretical base for this study is Upper Echelons ... -
Strategies in declining industries
(Master thesis, 2017)An increasing pace in globalization and technological innovation has changed industry landscapes in different sectors. In fact, a growing number of industries are characterized by rapid decline. While there has been much ... -
Strategisk handlingsrom i norske statlige virksomheter
(Master thesis, 2014-02-19)Målet i denne utredningen har vært å kartlegge strategiske handlingsrom i norske statlige virksomheter, samt å se hvordan det identifiserte handlingsrommet passer med mål- og resultatstyring, som er det valgte ... -
Striking the Balance: Unueiling Interpersonal Consequences of Leader Ouerconfidence and the Potential Moderating Effect of Gender
(Master thesis, 2023)Scholars hold contrasting views regarding the interpersonal consequences of overconfidence – some claim that overconfidence yields social advantages, whereas others contend that it results in adverse social outcomes. We ... -
Structural changes in the European Airline industry
(Master thesis, 2016)Firms within the same industry can be divided into groups based on their strategic decisions and position. The objective of this thesis is to study the effects structural changes in these strategic groups in an industry ... -
Structural effects on alliance performance : a case study of airline alliances
(Master thesis, 2012-05-10)The objective of this thesis is to study the connection between the structure of strategic alliances and their realized performance. In order to determine how performance is affected by structural characteristics, an ... -
A study of Adaptive Performance: Facilitating for adaptive behavior through Transformational Leadership and Psychological Safety during Covid-19
(Master thesis, 2021)In order to better understand the promotion of adaptive behavior during Covid-19, the following research investigates the relationship between transformational leadership and subscales of adaptive performance, as well ... -
A study of artificial intelligence in relation to organizational change
(Master thesis, 2020)The pace of change in the evolving business environment has never been higher, and as a part of the broader automation movement, artificial intelligence (AI) will have a fundamental impact on the way we do business. This ... -
A study of illiquidity Noise on International Sovereign Bonds
(Master thesis, 2023)This research aims to measure illiquidity noise in the international sovereign bond market, by analyzing the level of noise in our selected countries during normal times and especially during crises. The research will also ... -
A study of long-term stock performance and firm age-at-IPO in the Nordic countries
(Master thesis, 2021)We study 117 IPOs in the Nordic countries from 2000 to 2015, investigating whether there is an age-effect on firm performance, and the relationship between long-term stock performance and firm age-at-IPO. We define ... -
A study of oil and gascompanies and theirstrategies regarding energy transition
(Master thesis, 2022)The following master thesis explored energy transition and its impact on oil and gas companies’ strategies and activities. Existing literature, in the light of the internalisation theory, has investigated the evolutions ... -
A study of the liquidity in the Nordic EPAD market: What are the reasons for the EPAD contracts current state of liquidity and what is needed to stimulate the market for an increase in the liquidity? & Why is a liquid hedging market on exchange important for the Nordic net-zero transitioning process?
(Master thesis, 2022)The complexity of the power market creates intricate liquidity challenges when offering needed solutions to market participants. The Electricity Price Area Differential (EPAD) product is such a solution. It allows you to ...