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Two-sided advertising in the EV market
(Master thesis, 2023)Two-sided advertising is a marketing approach where both pros and cons of a product are presented. In the context of advertising, consumers may feel skeptical or suspicious when they are exposed to only positive claims ... -
Uncovering the Puzzle of ESG Score Adjustments: An Analysis of Systemic Impacts and Momentum Dynamics
(Master thesis, 2023)In this research paper, we explore the presence of momentum in ESG scores with the possibilities of utilizing the potential momentum to generate alpha. Three drivers - company, industry, and country - are analyzed through ... -
ACTIVE VS. PASSIVE MUTUAL FUND PERFORMANCE IN THE NORWEGIAN MARKET
(Master thesis, 2023)This master thesis examines the performance of active mutual funds in Norway and explores whether actively managed funds consistently outperform passive index funds net of fees. By analyzing a survivorship bias free dataset ... -
Is Technical Analysis Viable In the Cryptocurrency Market?
(Master thesis, 2023)This thesis examines the viability of technical analysis in the cryptocurrency market using two commonly used oscillators. The testing period extends from the inception of Bitcoin, XRP, and Ethereum until December 31, ... -
The Cost of Inaction in Shipping: The Case of the European Union's Emissions Trading System and the Energy Taxation Directive
(Master thesis, 2023)This thesis examines the cost implications of sustainability inaction within the shipping industry. By employing a discounted cash flow approach and forecasting until 2050,we assess the influence of the European Union’s ... -
The Effect of Economic and Policy Uncertainty on Acquirers' M&A Performance by Method of Payment: Euidence from Norway
(Master thesis, 2023)This event study examines how economic and policy uncertainty affects acquirer firms’ cumulative abnormal returns during an M&A announcement, with respect to payment methods. Using a sample of 700 announcements in Norway ... -
- Agile Methodology in Startups -Towards a defined Agile Practice for Startups
(Master thesis, 2023)This thesis examines the potential for adoption of an Agile methodology in startups outside of software development. These startups face similar challenges to those addressed by Agile principles, practices and tools, ... -
Automated Detection of Front Companies: Exploring Machine Learning Potentials and Limitations
(Master thesis, 2023)This project is aimed at understanding the potential and limitations of modern machine learning algorithms in automatically detecting front companies. We employed predictive classification models to analyse a company's ... -
Effects of Norwegian Oil Supply Shocks on the Global Oil Market: Implications for Environmental Policies
(Master thesis, 2023)We examine the effect of Norwegian supply shocks on the global oil market and evaluate the environmental consequences. In our research question, we seek to find out how the global oil market will react if we have a ... -
Exploring the link between gender diversity and financial performance on Norwegian boards
(Master thesis, 2023)In recent years, gender diversity has become a much-debated topic with regards to optimal board compositions. This paper studies the relationship between gender diversity on Norwegian boards and firms’ financial performance. ... -
Traveling ideas like a Global Virus Infections for Leadership
(European Conference on Management, Leadership & Governance;, Conference object, 2021)'Traveling ideas' denotes that virtually identical management ideas crop up more or less simultaneously in similar organizations globally. The encounter between thought and practice may be lasting; beliefs may affect ... -
Leadership for sustainability: the importance of sustaining imaginative work
(European Conference on Management, Leadership & Governance;, Conference object, 2021)Sustainability thinking in enterprise strategies has emerged as a new concern for leaders in many industries and countries. It has spread like a virus in abstract corporate visions communication. We propose that more ... -
Pretesting av digital reklame - Nye metoder bør få mer oppmerksomhet
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Annonsører og reklamebyråer bør kontinuerlig søke å effektivisere sine reklamekampanjer. Vår undersøkelse viser at A/B-testing av reklame i digitale medier på mange måter har erstattet pretesting av reklame i disse kanalene. ... -
The resource rent tax implication on SalMar ASA's fundamental value
(Master thesis, 2023)Our master's thesis aims to assess the influence of the proposed resource rent tax on the fundamental value of SalMar ASA, worlds´s second-largest salmon farming company. We will conduct a comprehensive valuation analysis, ... -
Mastery Climate and Adaptive Performance: The mediating role of Psychological Safety and Self-Efficacy, and the moderating role of Team Tenure
(Master thesis, 2023)The contemporary workforce places a high demand on employees to exhibit Adaptive Performance (AP) in response to change. As a result, there has been a growing interest among professionals in understanding the determinants ... -
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 ...