Essays about: "Variance of Cost"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 74 essays containing the words Variance of Cost.

  1. 1. The Impact of Quantum Computing on the Financial Sector : Exploring the Current Performance and Prospects of Quantum Computing for Financial Applications through Mean-Variance Optimization

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Produktionsekonomi

    Author : Ante Fahlkvist; Alfred Kheiltash; [2023]
    Keywords : Quantum computing; Finance; Financial applications; Mean-variance optimization; Zero-one quadratic programming; Quantum computing in finance;

    Abstract : Many important tasks in finance often rely on complex and time-consuming computations. The rapid development of quantum technology has raised the question of whether quantum computing can be used to solve these tasks more efficiently than classical computing. READ MORE

  3. 2. Predicting morphological effect of compounds on COVID-19 infected cells

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Läkemedelsdesign och läkemedelsutveckling

    Author : Viktor Öhrner; [2023]
    Keywords : QSAR; ML; AI; bioinformatics; COVID-19; morphological profiles;

    Abstract : The cost of developing new drugs is high and the aim of computer-assisted drug discovery is to reduce that development cost, either through virtual screening or generating novel compounds. System biology is one approach to drug discovery where the response of a biological system is the subject of study, instead of drug target interaction. READ MORE

  4. 3. Is reaching for the whisky bottle justified? Examining the value of whisky and its inclusion in the optimal portfolio

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Gustaf Lugnegård; Hugo Freij; [2023]
    Keywords : Whisky; hedonic regression; convenience yield; portfolio theory; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : This study aims to evaluate whisky as an investment through two research questions: “What affects the value of whisky?” and “Should whisky be included in the optimal portfolio?”. The value of whisky is examined by constructing a hedonic regression using five hedonic attributes. Also, the convenience yield associated with whisky is examined. READ MORE

  5. 4. Portfolio Optimization Problems with Transaction Costs

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för teknikvetenskap (SCI)

    Author : Stina Gustavsson; Linnéa Gyllberg; [2023]
    Keywords : Portfolio optimization; variable transaction costs; fixed transaction costs;

    Abstract : Portfolio theory is a cornerstone of modern finance, and it is based on the idea that an investor can reduce risk by diversifying their investments across various assets. In practice, Harry Markowitz mean-variance optimization theory is expanded upon by taking into account variable and fixed transaction cost, making the model slightly more reliable. READ MORE

  6. 5. Intra-units cost charging practices across countries, challenges faced : Creation of a framework with relevant improvements

    University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/Institutionen för kultur och samhälle

    Author : Clarisse Uwineza Nzabonimana; [2023]
    Keywords : Intra-units costs charging; consistent framework; cross-country cost charging variance; legal and regulatory considerations; project management; Organization change;

    Abstract : Aim: The research aims at analyzing the intra-units cost charging across different countries, projects, and functions in order to establish cost charging transparency, fairness, and accountability. Furthermore, would suggest a framework seeking to ensure a smooth and consistent intra units cost charging across countries, projects and functions of a MNC. READ MORE