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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 ... -
(Mandatory) ESG Disclosure and the Impact on Firm Value of Publicly Listed Companies on the Western Stock Market
(Master thesis, 2023)This thesis examines the impact of ESG transparency (ESG disclosure) on firm value in European and United States (US) equities, using Tobin's Q as the evaluation measure. The study utilizes Bloomberg's ESG disclosure score ... -
Frequent types of undertaken piuots and their external triggering factors: A multi-case study of software startups in Vietnam
(Master thesis, 2023)Software startups are companies positioning software as their primary value proposition, whose distinctive characteristics include an innovation focus, lack of resources, high uncertainty and time pressure, and rapid ... -
Entrepreneurship and uncertainty: a phenomenological approach
(Master thesis, 2023)Uncertainty has been, for more than a hundred years now, a topic of interest for both the economic and strategic literatures. While uncertainty is often depicted as a generator of threats that ought to be thwarted by ... -
How to price weather derivatives and model temperature? What are the effects of global warming on temperature forecasting?
(Master thesis, 2023)This thesis investigates the complex relationship between the pricing of temperature weather derivatives with its underlying temperature, with a focus on how temperature can be modeled and the consequences of global warming ... -
Internprising ved restrukturering av konsernintern forretningsvirksomhet «under hvilke omstendigheter krever armlengdeprinsippet at det ytes vederlag ved konsernintern omfordeling av eiendeler, funksjoner og/eller risiko, og potensiell påfølgende allokering av fortjenestepotensial som følge av endringene?»
(Master thesis, 2023)I vår avsluttende oppgave på Handelshøyskolen BI har vi valgt å granske de internprisingsspørsmål som kan oppstå når et multinasjonalt konsern velger å foreta restruktureringer innenfor samme interessefellesskap, jf. ... -
Beyond the Label: Examining the Effects of Sustainability Labels on European
(Master thesis, 2023)The increasing attention to sustainability changes consumers’ decisions. While previous research has established a clear relationship between sustainability labels and the intention to purchase sustainable food items, ... -
The effects of transmedia storytelling in brand resonance for media franchises
(Master thesis, 2023)Transmedia storytelling is emerging as a concept for media franchises, where multiple media from the same franchise combine to create a coherent, nonredundant experience. The aim of this research is to explore whether the ... -
What are possible growth strategies the Norwegian apple industry can adopt to increase sales of Norwegian apples
(Master thesis, 2023)This master thesis explores the decrease in consume of Norwegian apples and investigates alternative strategies to boost growth by increasing sales. Through a comprehensive case study, we aimed to identify potential ... -
Can fundamental factors justify the Norwegian house price development in recent years?
(Master thesis, 2023)This master thesis investigates if the recent run-up in Norwegian house prices can be justified by the development in fundamental factors. By estimating a model of house prices from 1990Q2 until 2022Q4, we find that lending ... -
Moving towards a Circular Economy: The effect of cooperation on eco-innovation. Evidence from German firms
(Master thesis, 2023)This paper aims to investigate how cooperation influences firms to conduct eco-innovations. The main research objective is to empirically ascertain the presence of a positive association between inter-firm cooperation and ... -
Employees' identification with a newly formed organization: a case study of a planned change process
(Master thesis, 2023)In today’s high-paced and rapidly changing society, organizational change and the constant development of organizations are necessary for their survival. Globalization and technology are advancing every day. Hence, it is ... -
The Price of Virtuous Mergers and Acquisitions
(Master thesis, 2023)By using ESG scores from three different data providers (Bloomberg, Refinitiv and Sustainalytics) this thesis aims to investigate their respective impacts on deal premia in M&A activities. The sample construction is based ... -
Moving towards a Circular Economy: The effect of cooperation on eco-innovation. Evidence from German firms
(Master thesis, 2023)This paper aims to investigate how cooperation influences firms to conduct eco-innovations. The main research objective is to empirically ascertain the presence of a positive association between inter-firm cooperation and ... -
Unraveling the Leverage Exchange-Traded Funds Conundrum
(Master thesis, 2023)This thesis examines Leveraged Exchange-Traded Funds to assess their ability to deliver the promised leverage, factor anomalies, behavior in different market conditions, long-term performance drivers, and pricing efficiency. ... -
Efficacy & Fairness in eSports Tournament Design
(Master thesis, 2023)Tournaments are mechanisms used to rank alternatives, usually in sporting contests whereby contestants are pitted against in each other in matchups to determine the best contestant. Tournament design is a widely researched ... -
The Impact of ESG on Firm Value: Evidence From M&A
(Master thesis, 2023)This thesis examines the impact of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors on shareholder value using a large sample of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) deals in the US. Our findings indicate a significant ... -
The Power of Contrast: Exploring the Allure of Black-and-White Advertising in Shaping Brand Luxury Perception
(Master thesis, 2023)This study explores the effectiveness of black-and-white imagery in luxury brand communications, specifically in influencing consumers’ perception of luxury in an era of increased accessibility to luxury brands. We ... -
Empowering Organizations for the Digital Era: Unlocking the Potential of ICT Utilization and Organizational Learning
(Master thesis, 2023)The purpose of this study has been to provide a comprehensive investigation into the relationship between ICT and OP by considering multiple aspects of ICT utilization and organizational learning, innovative capabilities, ... -
The Impact of Monetary Policy on Unemployment: A Comparison of Local Projections and SVAR Analyses from Norway
(Master thesis, 2023)This thesis concerns the transmission of monetary policy shocks on the unemployment rate in Norway over the past 20 years. The study compares impulse response functions from local projections - estimated through OLS and ...