Essays about: "Commodities."

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1. 1. Exploring the Determinants of Agricultural Commodity Returns

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Andreas Blidberg; Ludwig Skans; [2023-06-29]
   Keywords : Agricultural commodities; Energy commodities; Granger causality; Vector Error Correction Model; VECM; Impulse Response Functions; IRF;

   Abstract : This paper investigates the Granger causal relations between agricultural commodity returns and several potential determinants using a multivariate Vector Error Correction Model (VECM) and Impulse Response Functions (IRF). Agricultural commodities are critical for global food supply, and understanding their determinants is crucial for policymakers and investors. READ MORE

3. 2. Reducing corporatescope 1 emissions on a voluntarily basiswith a focus on European biomethane and hydrogen markets

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

   Author : Vic van Mol; [2023]
   Keywords : Scope 1 emission reduction; sustainability; biomethane; hydrogen; markets; companies; SBTi; GHG Protocol; Scope 1 utsläppsminskning; hållbarhet; biometan; väte; marknader; företag; SBTi; GHG Protocol;

   Abstract : This research project represents a collaborative effort between E&C Consultants, an international energy procurement consultancy, and aims to address the increasing demand for guidance on scope 1 emissions reduction strategies expressed by their clients. From a procurement perspective, companies are actively seeking alternative commodities, such as biomethane or hydrogen, to substitute their natural gas consumption. READ MORE

4. 3. Uncorking Profits: Fine Wine for the Bottom Line

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

   Author : David Aksberg; Filip Angeria; [2023]
   Keywords : Wine; Alternative Investments; Bordeaux Wines; Return on Investment; Asset Pricing;

   Abstract : Using a larger dataset covering a time period not previously studied, we examine the price drivers and investment performance of wines from the five Bordeaux Premier Cru producers during 2013-2023. Our results indicate that prices are significantly impacted by producer, weather quality, yield and age. READ MORE

5. 4. The Brazilian Adoption of the Arm's Length Principle : Considerations and its Impact on the Country's Fiscal Sovereignty in Cross-border Commodities Transactions

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Juridiska institutionen

   Author : Alexandre Magno Ramos Paiva; [2023]
   Keywords : Arm’s Length Principle; Practicability Principle; Transfer Pricing; Fiscal Sovereignty; Commodities.;

   Abstract : The thesis critically examines the Brazilian adoption of arm's length principle and assesses its impact on the country's fiscal sovereignty in cross-border commodities transactions. The arm's length principle is regarded as an useful tool for preventing tax avoidance and ensuring tax neutrality. READ MORE

6. 5. A look into stem rust resistance breeding

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Plant Breeding (from 130101)

   Author : Lucas Sydh Sjögren; [2023]
   Keywords : Stem rust; Black rust; Puccinia graminis f. sp. tritici; Plant breeding; Ug99; TKTTF; Plant resistance; Social challenges; Political challenges; Practical challenges;

   Abstract : Wheat is one of the largest food commodities globally, but the cultivation of wheat faces many challenges. Among these is the stem rust disease, which historically has caused mass starvation and misery. This thesis explores the stem rust disease in wheat, and the plant breeding for the potential of resistance to stem rust in the future. READ MORE