Master's theses (HH)
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Is Nigeria an Interesting Market for International Stock Investors? Empirical Evidence on Risk and Return 2010 - 2024
(Master thesis, 2024)This study investigates the attractiveness of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NGX) for international investors, particularly those whose operational currency is the U.S. dollar. The study provides empirical evidence on risk ... -
Produksjon av enkeltcelleprotein (SCP) fra trevirke: Bærekraft og effekter
(Master thesis, 2024)This master’s thesis examines the potential for producing single-cell protein (SCP) from various woody biomass sources in Norway. With increasing demand for sustainable protein solutions in fish production, the study focuses ... -
Evaluating the effectiveness of Emissions Tax Policies in Promoting Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) in Norwegian Waste Management
(Master thesis, 2024)Global climate change presents an urgent challenge, exacerbated by the continuous rise in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. As a significant contributor to these emissions, the waste management sector requires innovative ... -
Resilient Machine Learning-Based Forecasting of Electricity Demand in the Context of Climate Change. A Case Study of The Dynamic Weather Patterns of The Nordic Countries.
(Master thesis, 2024)The study explored electricity demand forecasting in the Nordic countries, focusing on Norway, Sweden, and Finland. Each country’s electricity load data was analyzed, revealing distinct seasonal patterns influenced by ... -
Barriers and opportunities using wood fiber as a protein source in salmon feed
(Master thesis, 2024)Det er en økende oppmerksomhet mot usikkerheten knyttet til bærekraften av fôringrediensene som benyttes i oppdrett av atlantisk laks. Utvikling av bærekraftige fôringredienser basert på ikke-matressurser, samt den økende ... -
Analyzing the Impact of Fluctuating Oil Prices on Ghana’s Diverse Economic Landscape
(Master thesis, 2024)This research project discusses how the fluctuating prices of oil in the economy take their toll on different economic sectors, particularly gold mining, cocoa and farming in Ghana. The main objective of this study is ... -
Islamske Investeringer i Uro: En Studie av Globale Islamske Fond 2016-2023
(Master thesis, 2024)Denne masteroppgaven undersøker prestasjonene til globale islamske fond sammenlignet med ESG-fond og konvensjonelle fond i periodene 2016-2019 og 2020-2023. Ved hjelp av regresjonsanalyser, inkludert Fama-French-modellen, ... -
Biobased Building Materials' Contribution to a Circular Economy
(Master thesis, 2024)This explorative thematic case study investigates how biobased building materials can contribute to a more circular building industry. The case study focuses on straw and hemp insulation, exploring three core themes: (1) ... -
Studentinvolvering for bærekraftig utvikling - En aksjonsstudie ved NMBU
(Master thesis, 2024)Bakgrunn: Norges miljø- og biovitenskapelige universitet (NMBU) inngikk i 2019 en utviklingsavtale med Kunnskapsdepartementet for å styrke sin rolle som bærekraftsuniversitet. I sin strategi mot 2030 vektlegger NMBU at ... -
En casestudie av forsikringsbransjens mulighet til å fremme sirkulær økonomi i bilreparasjoner
(Master thesis, 2024)Erkjennelsen av at verden må bevege seg i en mer bærekraftig retning er med på å forme fremtidens forventninger til hvordan samfunnet skal utvikles. Forbruket av naturressurser har mer enn tredoblet seg de siste femti ... -
ESG i krisetider: en analyse av ESG-porteføljestrategier i Skandinavia
(Master thesis, 2024)Denne oppgaven undersøker sammenhengen mellom ESG (Environmental, Social, og Governance) og risikojustert avkastning for børsnoterte selskaper i Norge, Sverige og Danmark. Det er en sterk økning i bruk av ESG de siste ... -
Guarantees of Origin: Does the Origin matter? Exploring Pricing Dynamics and Product Transparency in the Renewable Electricity Market
(Master thesis, 2024)This study analyses the historic development of Guarantee of Origin (GO) market prices and the impact of information disclosure on GO prices. A GO is a certificate that documents the generation of one-megawatt hour (MWh) ... -
Can ESG Integration in Financial Models Boost Explanatory Power? A Nordic Perspective
(Master thesis, 2024)The attention to the role of ESG in finance is growing. Previous research has produced conflicting results, some arguing for a relationship and other arguing against a connection. In this thesis we examine the relationship ... -
Sustainability in Focus: Exploring ESG performance and Financial Performance in SMEs vs large firms in the United Kingdom
(Master thesis, 2024)This study analyzes the relationship between Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) performance and Corporate Financial Performance (CFP), focusing on Small-Medium Enterprises (SMEs) compared to large firms. The study ... -
US-China Decoupling: Some Evidence of Changing Trade
(Master thesis, 2024)The trade relationship between the United States and China has been mutually beneficial and has seen significant transformations over recent years. Historically characterized by robust interconnectedness, this relationship ... -
PREDICTING ELECTRICITY CONSUMPTION IN NORWAY: A COMPARISON OF MACHINE LEARNING MODELS
(Master thesis, 2024)This paper proposes a model for the estimation of the consumption of electricity in Norway, which can accurately predict the next 24 h of load with and estimation of load for 1 week to 1 month using in one-hour intervals. ... -
How does CO2 Tax on Waste Incineration Facilitate New Business Opportunities for the Circular Economy?
(Master thesis, 2024)Executive Summary This thesis explores how the CO2 tax on waste incineration facilitates new business opportunities for the circular economy. The phenomenon is explored through an exploratory case study focusing on ... -
Hvordan påvirker selskapers forståelse av interessentteori deres bærekraftsrapportering?
(Master thesis, 2024)Denne masteroppgaven har undersøkt om det er en sammenheng mellom selskapers forståelse av interessentteori og kvaliteten på deres bærekraftsrapportering. Vi har gjennomført en tematisk analyse av års- og bærekraftsrapporter, ... -
Har det norske aksjemarkedet reagert annerledes enn det svenske, danske og tyske på krigen i Ukraina – og eventuelt hvordan?
(Master thesis, 2024)Denne analysen undersøker hvordan den russiske invasjonen av Ukraina i 2022 har påvirket det norske aksjemarkedet, relativt til aksjemarkedene i Sverige, Danmark, Tyskland og globalt. Vi analyserer data i perioden 2018-2023 ... -
Optimising Customer Churn Prediction in Telecommunications: A Comparative Analysis of Machine Learning Models Using Hierarchical Time Series Forecasting
(Master thesis, 2024)This thesis investigates the application of hierarchical time series forecasting to predict customer churn in the telecommunications industry. By employing advanced machine learning models such as SARIMA, Prophet, ETS, ...