Master of Science: Recent submissions
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Does the gender of the CEO have a significant impact on firms’ financial performance?
(Master thesis, 2023)We examine the impact of CEO gender on the financial performance of Norwegian firms using panel data analysis from 2000 to 2020. Our study includes a comprehensive dataset of 160 091 firms and controls for variables such ... -
Enhancing the 60/40 Portfolio: The Value of Commodity Futures
(Master thesis, 2023)We modify the 60/40 portfolio to include commodity futures, utilizing 146 years of monthlydata from 1877, seeking to improve the traditional 60/40 portfolio in the long run. Employing a full-scale optimization in a strategic ... -
How Mergers and Acquisitions Created Value During the COVID-19 Pandemic - Empirical Evidence from the U.S. TMT Industry
(Master thesis, 2023)The COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on the U.S. market, including merger and acquisition (M&A) activity. This thesis aims to identify potential factors influencing M&A success and also examines the long-term ... -
Inflation and Its Distributional Effects on Wealth
(Master thesis, 2023)This paper examines the impact of inflation on wealth distribution in the United States. Through a synthesis of empirical findings and economic theory, we undertake a comprehensive analysis of how inflation influences the ... -
What are the key determinants of adopting IFRS or simplified IFRS for private Norwegian firms?
(Master thesis, 2023)This master thesis researches the determinants of voluntary adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) or simplified IFRS by private Norwegian firms. We hypothesize that Ownership structure, Choice of ... -
Trust and Foreign Direct Investment in Sub-Saharan Africa
(Master thesis, 2023)Our paper explores the intricate relationship between trust and foreign direct investment (FDI) in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). We aim to answer the research question: “Is there a positive relationship between trust and ... -
Tailoring the Consumer Connection: The Role of Personalized Packaging and Gender in Influencing FMCG Purchase Intentions Across Product Categories
(Master thesis, 2023)Inspired by the increased use of personalized packaging as a marketing tool within the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) market, this thesis examines the impact of personalized packaging communication on consumer purchase ... -
A Comparative Study of Active Management in Norway and the US: Analysing Mutual Fund Performance and Fees
(Master thesis, 2023)We investigated whether the fees charged by active Norwegian global equity mutual funds can be justified, and compared it to those of US global equity mutual funds, over the period from 2012 to 2022. We aimed to explore ... -
A comprehensive analysis of Brent Crude oil forecasting methods combining machine learning and quantitative models with application
(Master thesis, 2023)This study utilizes time series analysis and machine learning techniques to forecast Brent Crude oil prices. The forecasting models include an ARIMAX model, three machine learning models (GRU, LSTM, CNN) and an ARIMAX model ... -
Credit Risk Implications in Norwegian Banks: A Comparative Analysis of The Internal Rating Based and Standardised Approaches
(Master thesis, 2023)Objective: This study aims to evaluate the implications of the Internal Ratings-Based approach on credit risk in comparison to the Standardised Approach among Norwegian banks. The adoption of the IRB approach was initially ... -
Sex or gender? Explaining individual differences in financial risk-taking
(Master thesis, 2023)While the relationship between sex and financial risk-taking behavior has been well explored in previous research, the existing literature lacks research that distinguishes between sex and gender as antecedents of financial ... -
Understanding Underlying Gratifications Behind TikTok Use: A Strategic Marketing Perspective
(Master thesis, 2023)With TikTok taking more place in firms’ marketing efforts, many businesses launch their debut on the platform. Regardless of knowledge and experience, firms post content and buy ads hopeful to reach their initial goals. ... -
THE EFFECT OF INVESTOR SENTIMENT ON STOCK MARKET RETURNS
(Master thesis, 2023)In this Master Thesis, we study whether the effect of market sentiment on stocks that possess certain characteristics is still present. Additionally, we study whether the information is tradeable by defining three degrees ... -
American cash - ESG and cash holdings in S&P 1500 firms
(Master thesis, 2023)We study the relationship between ESG and cash holdings in US S&P 1500 firms. We find that the marginal market value of cash holdings and the impact of ESG varies based on investors’ expectations and the context in which ... -
Analyzing Returns and Predicting IPO Probability
(Master thesis, 2023)Analyzing returns is a practical approach to gaining insights into the growing wealth disparities. In our study, we utilize data from Norwegian firms spanning the period between 2007 and 2019. Our objective is to investigate ... -
Navigating emotional waters: Exploring the relationship between emotion validation and LMX: The moderating role of attachment style
(Master thesis, 2023)This study aims to explore the relationship between emotion validation and leader-member exchange, with a particular focus on the potential influence of attachment style. Using a cross-sectional design, this study investigates ... -
Investing in a greener tomorrow: Unveiling the potential of green and transition bonds in environmental goal realization
(Master thesis, 2023)In this study I look into the relationship between green and transition bonds and their impact on achieving the climate change mitigation targets of their issuers. I determine whether purchasing green bonds is a better way ... -
Exploring the relationship between ESG-scores and company performance: Insights from the Covid-19 pandemic
(Master thesis, 2023)This thesis explores the relationship between Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) scores and company performance within the S&P 500 and STOXX 600 indexes during the Covid-19 pandemic. We investigated ESG scores and ... -
ESG rankings, lnuestor Preferences, and Net Flows: Euidence from US Mutual Equity Funds in Market Downturns
(Master thesis, 2023)This study examines the relationship between fund sustainability and net flows of open-ended US mutual equity funds, and investor preferences in market downturns. We find evidence of a pattern using panel data fixed ... -
Examining The Relationship Between Perceiued Location Autonomy, Hybrid Work Promise Fulfillment and Employee Outcomes
(Master thesis, 2023)This study explored the influence of Perceived Location Autonomy (PLA) and Hybrid Work Promise Fulfillment (HWPF) on employee outcomes in a Norwegian municipality organization. Utilizing a survey-based quantitative approach, ...