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Investment in hydropower plants under uncertainty
(Master thesis, 2013)Investment in renewable energy production in Norway is since the 1st of January 2012 granted subsidies through a market for elcertificates common with Sweden. The underlying purpose is to reach the Norwegian and Swedish ... -
Investment in mutually exclusive transmission projects under policy uncertainty
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016)In this paper we evaluate mutually exclusive transmission projects under policy and economic uncertainty. The alternatives being considered are transmission investment projects between Norway and Germany, and Norway and ... -
An Investment Model for Energy Systems in Zero Emission Neighborhoods - A Multi-Horizon Stochastic Programming Approach
(Master thesis, 2018)This thesis studies an optimization problem regarding investment planning of energy systems in ZENs, and suggests a two-stage multi-horizon stochastic programming approach. It aims to provide a useful decision tool for ... -
Investment Timing under Uncertain Renewable Energy Policy: An Empirical Study of Small Hydropower Projects
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014-12-15)Policy uncertainty can be a powerful deterrent to immediate investments.} Based on panel data of 214 licenses to construct small run-of-the-river hydropower plants, we examine whether the prospect of a common Swedish-Norwegian ... -
Investments in the EU Power System: A Stress Test Analysis on the Effectiveness of Decarbonisation Policies
(Chapter; Peer reviewed, 2019)Ambitious emission reduction targets are challenging the status quo on designing effective strategies for electricity generation portfolios. In this chapter, we consider the role of low-carbon technologies and determine ... -
Investments in the LNG Value Chain: A Multistage Stochastic Optimization Model focusing on Floating Liquefaction Units
(Master thesis, 2012)In this thesis, we have developed a strategic optimization model of investments in infrastructure in the LNG value chain. The focus is on floating LNG production units: when they are a viable solution and what value they ... -
Investor Behavior in the Norwegian Equity Market
(Master thesis, 2014)We examine investor behavior in the Norwegian equity market by studying two behavioral finance phenomena: The Disposition Effect and Herd behavior. Both utilize market data from Oslo Stock Exchange. This thesis will ... -
Involvement of employees in Corporate Social Responsibility: An explorative case study
(Master thesis, 2015)Firms all over the world are increasingly challenged with how to cope with Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), and CSR is more commonly becoming a decisive factor in processes to recruit, retain and motivate the most ... -
INVs' Choice of Entry Mode in Emerging Markets
(Master thesis, 2011)The rapid growth and development of emerging markets have made them noteworthy actors in today s globalized world. These markets are no longer restricted to resourceful MNCs. The potential these markets represent has also ... -
Is all balance created equal? - An analysis of how balance in the innovation process affects innovation success in Norwegian industrial firms
(Master thesis, 2015)The business environment has evolved into a dynamic and fast-paced world where companies rely on innovation to grow and sustain profitability. As innovation has become a collective effort in the company, fostering a culture ... -
Is Beta Dead for Commodities?
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)Analyzing the relationship between stocks and commodities is important for investors using commodities as a part of their asset allocation. The commodity beta measures how much the commodity return will fall/rise (in ... -
Is the Leverage Effect Caused by Leverage?
(Master thesis, 2012)Asymmetric equity volatility is crucial for many financial applications and has in the last few decades become a focus and an important research area in empirical studies. The term leverage effect refers to the observed ... -
It takes two to tango: mobilizing strategic, ordinary, and weak resources at the base of the pyramid
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)Entrepreneurs are often resource-constrained from the beginning. Entrepreneurs at the base of the pyramid (BoP) face an additional challenge: the context in which they operate is also lacking in resources, at least strategic ... -
Janusian Liminality: A key to the accountability of the equality between users and professionals in patient education in Norway
(Doctoral thesis at NTNU;2015:156, Doctoral thesis, 2015)Summary: In 1999, patient education became legislated as one of the four main tasks of Norwegian hospitals. Today, patient education resource centres are to be found at all Norwegian hospitals, committing themselves ... -
Job Creation in Underprivileged Rural Communities - Case: The LAMTIB Initiative in Myanmar
(Master thesis, 2018)The aim of this study has been to reflect on a broader understanding of development challenges in Myanmar, with an emphasis on the agricultural sector. Sustainable poverty alleviation will be crucial to reach the sustainable ... -
Jobbtilfredshet og jobbprestasjoner hos ledere. Hvordan kan organisasjonskultur og stress påvirke dette?
(Bachelor thesis, 2011)Vårt mål med denne oppgaven er å kartlegge eventuelle påvirkninger organisasjonskultur og stress kan ha på jobbtilfredsheten hos ledere i bedrifter, og undersøke om det er en sammenheng mellom jobbtilfredshet og jobbprestasjon. ... -
Kaldt klima - Åndedrettsvern som beskyttelse mot kjemisk eksponering
(Master thesis, 2018)Hensikten med oppgaven er å belyse utfordringer knyttet til bruk av åndedrettsvern i lave temperaturer (0 ºC til -20 ºC), slik at arbeidstakere som eksponeres for kjemikalier på kalde arbeidsplasser kan informeres om ... -
Kanban for Lean Production in High Mix, Low Volume Environments
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)Due to its assumed inherent inability to manage custom-engineered parts and components, the Kanban system has traditionally been disregarded in high mix, low volume “engineer-to-order” environments. However, elements of ... -
Kapitalstruktur i norske selskaper notert på Oslo Børs
(Master thesis, 2012)Hensikten med denne oppgaven var å sammenligne kapitalstrukturen i norske børsnoterte selskaper med selskaper notert på de amerikanske børsene, ved å gjøre en lignende studie som Capital Structure Across Industries og ... -
Kartlegging av biologiske faktorer i foredlingsprosessen av laks. - Eksponering for bioaerosol og gramnegative bakterier i relasjon til mulige helseeffekter.
(Master thesis, 2017)Formålet med denne masteroppgaven var å kartlegge eksponeringen av bioaerosoler ved prosesseringsanlegg for laks, hvor eksponering av gramnegative bakterier i luft er en faktor som også blir vurdert. Tidligere forskning ...