• Risk and return characteristics of the swap spread arbitrage strategy 

      Tabbech, Adrian Gullvåg; Engelsgjerd, Kjetil (Master thesis, 2019)
      We conduct a study on the risk and return characteristics of the swap spread arbitrage strategy. Specifically, we investigate the two-year, three-year, five-year, seven-year, ten-year, and an equally-weighted swap spread ...
    • The Risk and Return Characteristics of the U.S. Treasury Basis Trade 

      Nestangen, Mats Holtan; Grov, Eirik Kollen (Master thesis, 2023)
      We conduct an analysis of the risk and return characteristics of the U.S. Treasury basis trade by regressing the strategy returns of the 2-year, 5-year and 10-year futures contracts on a variety of bond and equity market ...
    • Risk and return of the merger arbitrage strategy in the European market 

      Wall, Douglas Erik Leonard; Theodorsen, Olav Henrik Klingenberg (Master thesis, 2022)
      In this thesis we have created a European merger arbitrage index consisting of 786 cash, stock, and combination deals from 2000 to 2022. Three portfolios have been created; equaly-weighted, value-weighted, and a practitioner ...
    • Risk Factors in the Norwegian Stock Market 

      Kristiansen, Marcus Skarnes; Mahmood, Rabia (Master thesis, 2018)
      This study investigates which risk factors are priced in the Norwegian stock market and which asset pricing model is superior among the CAPM, the Fama- French three-factor and five-factor model and a macroeconomic model. ...
    • Risk management of carry trade with options 

      Holm, Bengt-Rune; Steinslien, Fredrik T. (Master thesis, 2013-02-12)
      his paper examines currency carry trades as well as an extension to the strategy by embracing options for risk management. Due to severe losses by Norwegian investors due to exchange rate movements during the financial ...
    • Risk modelling and Optimization of Hedging Strategy for a Norwegian Hydropower Producer 

      Nielsen, Eline Johansen (Master thesis, 2022)
      Presented in collaboration with Hafslund Eco, this thesis examines the process of decision making for a Norwegian hydropower producer over the medium term. As part of this process, risk modelling and optimization of the ...
    • Risk Premium in Norwegian Covered Bonds 

      Dalsegg, Lars Ovesønn; Münster, Fredric (Master thesis, 2018)
      In this thesis we study the determinants of risk premium in Norwegian covered bonds. Due to di erences in data quality and bond characteristics we study the market for EUR and NOK denominated bonds issued by Norwegian ...
    • Risk-return relationship of the renewable energy industry 

      Dirdal, Tonje Helland; Gjone, Kristin (Master thesis, 2017)
      This paper examines the risk-return relationship of the renewable energy industry by estimating the systematic risk and its determining factors. Using a variable beta model, we find that the systematic risk has decreased ...
    • Risky Business: Assessing Personality Through LinkedIn 

      Kogstad, Annette Løver; Roulund, Ann Kristin (Master thesis, 2018)
      LinkedIn is a widely popular professional networking site across the world, and represents an increasingly used tool in the recruitment process. The platform contains valuable information about potential candidates with ...
    • RIV-B modellen : resultatprognoser og normalisering 

      Mamelund, Linn-Therese; Gangstad, Benedicte (Master thesis, 2013-02-11)
      Vi har studert verdsettelsesmodellen residualinntekts verdsettelse (RIV). Hensikten med oppgaven er klargjøre om RIV-B modellen kan gi et mer riktig og pålitelig anslag på verdien av olje-/gass og shipping selskaper. ...
    • Roboter som hater/favoriserer kvinner 

      Kloven, Kristine Goa; Wenaas, Thea; Kulien, Silje (Bachelor thesis, 2018)
      Denne oppgaven tar for seg tematikken rundt bruken av kunstig intelligens i rekrutteringsprosessen, samt publikums reaksjoner ved bruken av kunstig intelligens. Det har blitt utført et eksperiment med 122 respondenter. ...
    • Robust meaningmaking – paving the way towards a system understanding 

      Tandsæther, Ida; Haugeland, Rita Louise (Master thesis, 2022)
      Given the context of a multi-actor innovation project, this case study aims to study the experience of the representative actors involved to answer our research question. The aim of the thesis was to identify how a ...
    • Rockheim : prosjektkultur 

      Bostrøm, Ola Aalmo; Hovdal, Mats Nilsen (Bachelor thesis, 2010-01-25)
      Med forankring i teori og gjennom observasjon og intervjuer skal vi med objektiv innfallsvinkel, tolke og beskrive prosjektkulturen i Rockheim. Problemstillingen vår er: ”Hvordan er kulturen i prosjektorganisasjonen ...
    • Role conflict and turnover intention among middle managers: Testing emotional exhaustion as mediator and perceived support as moderator 

      Rossland, Maria Elisabeth; Alveid, Ada Alice Alveid (Master thesis, 2020)
      This study investigates the relationship of role conflict among middle managers on emotional exhaustion and turnover intention and how perceived support moderates this relationship. A sample of 115 was received, through ...
    • The role of artificial intelligence in internal audit procedures 

      Steira, Charlotte Louise Benneche; Bangsund, Lise Marie (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 ...
    • The Role of Culture in How Women Perceive Their Barriers to Leadership Advancement 

      Davidsdottir, Hildur; Bottelli, Alessandra (Master thesis, 2023)
      The purpose of this master thesis is to examine the barriers to leadership confronting modern-day women through a cross-cultural lens and, as such, enhance the understanding of women’s most common barriers as well as provide ...
    • The role of ESG in M&A takeover auctions 

      Manthey, Christian (Master thesis, 2023)
      This paper investigates the impact of ESG factors in takeover auctions. Utilizing a comprehensive dataset of bidding contests, it is revealed that ESG plays a crucial role in determining transaction value, can be associated ...
    • The Role of Human Resource Management in Creating Sustainable Organizations 

      Lowsky, Hannah; Marquet, Flavie (Master thesis, 2021)
      Sustainability is a thoroughly discussed topic in research. The UN define sustainability based on three pillars: environment, finance and society (Bansal & Des Jardine, 2014; Ehnert et al, 2016). So far, most organizations ...
    • The Role of Information Asymmetry in Private Placements - Evidence from Norway 

      Gulliksen, Hedda Formo; Hestad, Kamilla (Master thesis, 2021)
      This thesis examines private placements on the Oslo Stock Ex- change. We study the issuing rm's announcement statements, post-issue rm performance, and the market reaction to disclose the role of asymmetric information ...
    • THE ROLE OF LIFE EVENTS AND RELATIONS IN CAREER DECISIONS 

      Falck-Ytter, Ingvild Fredvang; Jørgensen, Stine Vaksvik (Master thesis, 2020)
      The purpose of the thesis was to investigate which formative and relational life events that may be particularly important for career decisions. To understand career choices, the thesis used a life story approach and ...