Master of Science: Recent submissions
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Latent Factors in Priuate Markets
(Master thesis, 2023)This thesis explores an innovative methodology for identifying latent risk factors in illiquid markets. By uncovering the true underlying volatility and solving for an optimal number of clusters, we identify four latent ... -
Cross-Asset Analysis The Impact of Value and Momentum Strategies
(Master thesis, 2023)This thesis performs a comprehensive analysis of momentum and value strategies across four asset classes, identifying a consistent decline in momentum returns relative to historical performance. The study demonstrates ... -
Overcoming the No-reputation Liability: A Qualitative Study on Startup Credibility and its Influence on B2B Purchase Decisions
(Master thesis, 2023)The objective of this thesis is to understand how credibility associated with being a startup affects B2B purchase decisions. In a rapidly changing globalised world, social and economic entrepreneurship are becoming ... -
CO2 Emissions and its effect on Economic Growth
(Master thesis, 2023)This thesis examines the economic impact of fossil fuel dependency, measured by CO2 emissions per capita, and analyzes it during different periods ranging from 1800 to 2018. We begin with a univariate model and add time ... -
Er det behov for å endre skatteamnestiordningen?
(Master thesis, 2023)Denne masteroppgaven tar for seg hvorvidt det er et behov for å endre skatteamnestiordningen. Problemstillingen er svært dagsaktuell da Skattedirektoratet i 2021 fremmet et forslag om å endre reglene for frivillig retting. ... -
IPO Underpricing in Europe
(Master thesis, 2023)This thesis presents a comprehensive analysis of 1207 initial public offerings (IPOs) listed on various exchanges across Europe from January 2006 to December 2021. We find that on average the IPOs were underpriced at 12,7% ... -
When feminine product presentation t>acllfires: Utilitarian us Hedonic products on Purchase Intention and Attitude toward product, and the mediating effect of Source Credit
(Master thesis, 2023)In this research, we propose that a product with feminine product presentation can backfire, leading to reduced purchase intention and attitude. The research topic was inspired from an increased trend we have observed over ... -
How does dynamic pricing affect customer perceived fairness across product necessities?
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Patent Applications After TRIPS: A Global Shift?
(Master Thesis, 2023)This thesis explores how the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) has influenced patent application trends in developed and developing countries. It focuses on the patent system and ... -
The Value of Management Education - Fostering Sustainability Engagement Among Students
(Master thesis, 2023)The following thesis examines how sustainable management education can empower individuals to foster sustainability engagement. While sustainability has been a topic of discussion for several years and has been incorporated ... -
The role of artificial intelligence in internal audit procedures
(Master thesis, 2023)This thesis examines the relationship between the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and the success of internal control over financial reporting for US-listed companies. Based on the existing theory, we see AI as an ... -
lmproving the EU SFDR Paris-Aligned Benchmark for Net-Zero portfolio construction
(Master thesis, 2023)In this paper, we show that without the analysis of firm-specific emission reduction behaviour, asset managers run the risk of long-term underperformance due to exposure to climate-related risk. We do this by applying and ... -
Looking at the European market: Does the greenium exist? And if so, do it apply uniformly across different industries?
(Master thesis, 2023)The green bond market has emerged as a significant funding source to address the challenges posed by climate change. Researchers have identified a phenomenon known as the "green premium" or "greenium". Green bonds trade ... -
A comparatiue study of machine learning models in stock price prediction
(Master thesis, 2023)This thesis predicts one-day ahead adjusted closing price estimates of four different stocks listed at the Oslo Stock Exchange. The prediction uses a rolling window approach, utilizing 60 days of historical adjusted ... -
Can Fluctuations in Exchange Rates Predict Changes in the Norwegian Stock Market?
(Master thesis, 2023)This thesis examines the relationship between the OBX Index and NOK/EUR exchange rate, exploring both the short-term dynamics and long-term relationships between these variables. With a dataset including these two main ... -
Can employee welfared as measured by an Employee Welfare Index in publicly traded European companies predict firm performance?
(Master thesis, 2023)This paper investigates the predictive power of a constructed Employee Welfare Index (EWI) and Workforce Index (WFI) on firm performance for European firms, measured as forward stock returns and Tobin’s Q. To address ... -
The relationship between mutual fund performance and their fees - Are expensiue managers worth it?
(Master thesis, 2023)This paper aims to investigate the relationship between mutual fund performance and the fees charged by money managers, to address whether expensive managers deliver added value to their investors. To conduct this study, ... -
ESG Ratings and the European Stock Market
(Master thesis, 2023)In recent years, there has been a remarkable surge in stakeholders’ interest in the socially and ethically responsible conduct exhibited by companies. This has prompted numerous companies to integrate Environmental, ... -
Uncovering the Dynamics of Cornerstone investors in Scandinavian IPOs: Money Left on the Table? An empirical study of cornerstone commitments and its impact on subsequent underpricing of Scandinavian IPOs.
(Master thesis, 2023)This study examines the relationship between IPO underpricing and the involvement of cornerstone investors in the Scandinavian IPO market. Utilizing comprehensive regression models, our analysis reveals a strong and positive ... -
Artificial Intelligence in Organizational Decision-Making
(Master thesis, 2023)Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been around since the 1950s, but its potential is yet to be fully realized. Our findings suggests that AI can augment human intelligence and allow for more efficient and rational ...