Essays about: "Counterfactuals"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 essays containing the word Counterfactuals.

  1. 1. Neural Network-based Anomaly Detection Models and Interpretability Methods for Multivariate Time Series Data

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för data- och systemvetenskap

    Author : Deepthy Prasad; Swathi Hampapura Sripada; [2023]
    Keywords : multivariate - time series; anomaly detection; neural networks; autoencoders; interpretability; counterfactuals;

    Abstract : Anomaly detection plays a crucial role in various domains, such as transportation, cybersecurity, and industrial monitoring, where the timely identification of unusual patterns or outliers is of utmost importance. Traditional statistical techniques have limitations in handling complex and highdimensional data, which motivates the use of deep learning approaches. READ MORE

  3. 2. The Economic Effect of Membership in the European Union – The Case of Sweden : Using the Synthetic Control Method and Difference-in-Differences Method

    University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/Institutionen för kultur och samhälle

    Author : Agnes Eklund; [2022]
    Keywords : Synthetic Control Method; difference-in-differences; synthetic counterfactuals; gross domestic product; European Union; Sweden; common market;

    Abstract : This thesis aims to examine the economic effect in terms of real GDP at constant 2017 national prices (in mil. 2017 US$) of being a member in the European Union in the case of Sweden. The method used to answer the research question is mainly by the Synthetic Control Method. READ MORE

  4. 3. Predicting Irrational Market Behavior : Examining the Effects of Football Final Outcomes on Index Returns

    University essay from Jönköping University/IHH, Nationalekonomi

    Author : Arvid Aronsson; [2022]
    Keywords : DID with synthetic controls; Investor Mood; Behavioural Finance; Irrational Investors; Sports;

    Abstract : This thesis investigates the effects football games in major international tournaments have on stock market returns. The major international football tournaments are limited to the FIFA World Cup and the UEFA European Championship, and the games studied are only the finals of these tournaments. READ MORE

  5. 4. The Impact of Promotions on Store Visits: A Counterfactual Approach

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Statistiska institutionen

    Author : Joel Persson; [2018]
    Keywords : Promotion; potential outcomes; counterfactual analysis; treatment effects; panel data econometrics; spatio-temporal; Mathematics and Statistics; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : This thesis empirically quantifies the impact of promotions on store visits in the Swedish grocery retailing sector with nationally representative panel data on household purchases of ground coffee. Using the potential outcomes framework, the impact is calculated as the difference between outcomes with promotion and their counterfactuals estimated with two regression models. READ MORE

  6. 5. State subsidizing private media in Republic of Moldova : A potential way to correct media market failure and promote Quality of Government?

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Statsvetenskap

    Author : Diana Savina; [2017]
    Keywords : Quality of Government; Political Decay; Corruption; Media Freedom; Media Governance; Media Economy; Market Failure; State Subsidies; Counterfactuals;

    Abstract : 2017 has been described as a decisive year for the Republic of Moldova. Following years of economic and political turmoil, it is more urgent than ever before that crucial reforms are not only adopted, but fully implemented – primarily within justice, media and banking sectors. READ MORE