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The economics of dairy production : effects of breeding and marketing quotas
(PhD Thesis;2012:22, Doctoral thesis, 2012)This dissertation compiles four articles investigating the effects of breeding and marketing quota in dairy production. Farm level panel datasets from Norway and Iceland were used for the analysis. In the first article, ... -
The effect of guarantees of origin on the value of physical transmission rights : Switzerland and Italy
(Master thesis, 2016-08-26)The aim of this thesis is to evaluate the role of the guarantees of origin, and consider how they af-fect price differences for PTR between Italy and Switzerland. This thesis seeks to investigate the possible effect that ... -
The effect of market integration on community organizations in Uganda
(Master thesis, 2014-08-18)Community organizations play crucial roles in many Ugandan communities as they reduce poverty through building employment opportunities in the villages, educate on health, agriculture and leadership, and help villages ... -
The Emergence of Digital Twin Technology in Urban Planning: A study of Perceptions, Opportunities and Barriers
(Master thesis, 2023)This master’s thesis investigates the impact of digital twin technology in urban planning practice. It also investigates its potential and barriers for implementation, aiming to lay the groundwork for further innovation ... -
The empirical distribution of implied correlation : a study of correlation implied by otc fx cross-option prices
(Master thesis, 2012-06-19)In this paper we will analyze the distribution and statistical behavior of implied correlation in the foreign exchange market. Implied correlation is here defined as the co-movement between two currencies as implied by the ... -
The environmental requirements of piglets and use of the creep area
(PhD Thesis;2010:47, Doctoral thesis, 2010)Around 15% of all liveborn piglets die during the lactation period, and this poses a major economical and welfare challenge for the pig production. It has been hypothesized that an increased use of the creep area early ... -
The evolution of firms' market power in Norway
(Master thesis, 2019)This thesis documents the evolution of market power in Norway from 1980 to 2017. Firm-level markups are estimated through a production approach, relying on income statements and balance sheets of all publicly listed Norwegian ... -
The flower markets : five essays on flower prices 1993-2008
(PhD Thesis;2010:40, Doctoral thesis, 2010)The thesis consists of an introduction and five independent, but related essays. The unifying theme is the challenge of production and marketing of cut flowers under price uncertainty. Essay I gives an overview of international ... -
The foreign capital flows and economic growth in Sub-Saharan Africa : the role of financial markets and institutional quality
(Master thesis, 2017)There are competing theories when comes to the effect of foreign capital inflows on the recipient country’s economic growth. The foreign capital inflows to the sub-saharan region has shown significant growth over last two ... -
The gains of cooperation in a fishery duopoly : the Namibian and South African deep water hake fishery
(Master thesis, 2016-07-29)This study evaluates the potential gains of cooperation between South Africa and Namibia in the resource management of the valuable transboundary deep-water hake fish stock. By combining the game strategic Cournot model ... -
The Hydro Effect; do the short term hydrological balance affect the prices of future and forward contracts at Nord Pool?
(Master thesis, 2012-04-20)Denne oppgaven ser på om fyllingsgraden og tilsiget i Norge, Sverige og Finland har påvirkning på de finansielle kontraktprisene på Nord Pool. Econometric analysis, Do the short term hydrological balance affect the prices ... -
The impact of Ethiopian land certification on land conservation, maintenance and tree planting
(Master thesis, 2016-09-02)This study analyses the impact of land registration and certification on rural farm households’ investment on conservation, maintenance and tree planting in Ethiopia. I used cross-sectional data collected from Tigray region ... -
The impact of publication pressure on motivation and self-efficacy beliefs : can leadership behavior affect this relationship?
(Master thesis, 2016-09-06)It is widely accepted that academics are intrinsically motivated people, yet few studies highlight how this motivation can be maintained and strengthened. This master thesis emphasizes the importance of maintaining and ... -
The impact of remittances on consumption in Ghana
(Master thesis, 2019)This thesis examines the impact of remittances on consumption and consumption patterns in Ghana using the 2012/2013 household survey data. It also analyzes the factors that affect the probability of receiving remittances ... -
The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic and Russia's Invasion of Ukraine on Electricity Demand: A Case Study of Southern European Countries.
(Master thesis, 2023)Recent global events, particularly the COVID-19 pandemic and Russia's invasion of Ukraine, have been found to dramatically influence electricity consumption patterns, especially within European nations. In this study, the ... -
The Impacts of Climate Change on Agricultural production In Nigeria.
(Master thesis, 2023)Climate change is a global phenomenon that affects agricultural activities. However, the study of the implications of climate change agricultural production and productivity is yet to receive needed attention. On this ... -
The importance of Ostrom's design principles : youth group performance in Northern Ethiopia
(CLTS Working paper;2017:2, Working paper, 2017)Youth unemployment and migration are growing challenges that need more political attention in many countries, particularly countries with rapid population growth and economic transformation. Proactively mobilizing the youth ... -
The market for regulating power in Denmark and possible profitability for Norwegian hydroelectricity producers
(Master thesis, 2013-08-20)The EU has decided upon a common goal that 20% of its energy should come from renewable power sources within the year 2020. Producing this energy is not considered difficult by itself, but the resources for production ... -
The Norwegian electric vehicle policy and the excess burden of taxation
(Master thesis, 2016-09-01)In Norway the sale of electric vehicles per capita is higher than in any other country. The high share of electric vehicles has been achieved by a broad range of government incentives which have been introduced to help ... -
The Norwegian hydropower heirloom: Developments and consequences towards 2030
(Master thesis, 2023)Denne masteroppgaven forsøker å belyse hvordan forvaltning av magasinerbar vannkraft utvikler seg og hvordan generelle utviklingstrekk i det norske og europeiske elektrisitetssystemer påvirker det norske elektrisitetsmarkedet ...