Essays about: "Alternative Finance"

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1. 1. Predictive Modeling and Statistical Inference for CTA returns : A Hidden Markov Approach with Sparse Logistic Regression

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för matematik och matematisk statistik

   Author : Oskar Fransson; [2023]
   Keywords : Probability theory; Statistical inference; finance; CTA; managed futures; machine learning; statistical learning; stochastic process; sparse logistic regression; Markov Chain Monte Carlo; Hidden Markov model;

   Abstract : This thesis focuses on predicting trends in Commodity Trading Advisors (CTAs), also known as trend-following hedge funds. The paper applies a Hidden Markov Model (HMM) for classifying trends. Additionally, by incorporating additional features, a regularized logistic regression model is used to enhance prediction capability. READ MORE

3. 2. The effect of covid-19 announcement on sustainable investment portfolios : Observation of the flight-to-quality phenomenon

   University essay from Jönköping University/Internationella Handelshögskolan

   Author : Vladislovas Urbonavicius; Iulia Chirita; [2023]
   Keywords : Sustainable investment portfolio; ESG; Covid-19; Flight-to-quality; Market Shock; Cryptocurrency; Proof-of-stake; proof-of-work.;

   Abstract : The economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is still an ongoing topic, broadly analysed and discussed in many studies. Recent articles state that sustainable assets can offer return volatility resilience during demand shock events and, in some cases, provide higher returns than their unsustainable counterparts. READ MORE

4. 3. Exploring the Viability of PageRank for Attack Graph Analysis and Defence Prioritization

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

   Author : Marcus Dypbukt Källman; [2023]
   Keywords : Cybersecurity; PageRank; Attack Graphs; Threat analysis; Threat modelling; Cybersäkerhet; PageRank; Attackgrafer; Hotanalys; Hotmodellering;

   Abstract : In today's digital world, cybersecurity is becoming increasingly critical. Essential services that we rely on every day such as finance, transportation, and healthcare all rely on complex networks and computer systems. READ MORE

5. 4. FISCAL POLICY AND GENDER INEQUALITY : A CASE OF AGRICULTURE SECTOR IN NIGERIA

   University essay from Södertörns högskola/Nationalekonomi

   Author : Adetutu O Emmanuel; [2023]
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   Abstract : Over the years governmental efforts to resolve the issues of gender inequality particularly in the developing countries appear to be less significant, and some scholars have identified this failing as the bane of economic growth and development in such countries. It is argued that the consequences which stems from discrimination against women who constitute about 70% of agricultural labor market in Nigeria and their low empowerment in Nigeria's agriculture sector led to the overall low productivity in the country's agriculture sector. READ MORE

6. 5. Introducing Quantum Computation in Education

   University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för system- och rymdteknik

   Author : Amadeus Hedenskog; [2023]
   Keywords : Quantum computation; Quantum computing; Education;

   Abstract : Quantum Computation is the quest for more efficient technologies. It can in principal be applied to Complex quantum systems, Quantum chemical systems, Cyber-security, Finance and AI. However, the introductory course in Quantum Mechanics at the Luleå University of Technology (F0047T) does not provide an introduction to Quantum Computation. READ MORE