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1. 1. Simulating Mobility of Large Population using Mobile Application Data

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för data- och informationsteknik

   Author : Mattias Rydström; Diana Salim; [2024-01-23]
   Keywords : Human mobility; mobile application data; synthesize activity plans;

   Abstract : Understanding people’s travel patterns and knowing the frequency of their travel activities provide important insights for effective transport management and infrastructure planning. While traditional travel surveys have historically contributed to this valuable information, they come with shortcomings such as being expensive to collect, easily outdated, and having short time coverage. READ MORE

3. 2. Beyond the Crisis: A Safe Haven Analysis : Empirical Insights into the Divergence of Gold and Bonds for Portfolio Hedging

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

   Author : Anthony Baugi; Eugene Zhang; [2024]
   Keywords : Gold; Bonds; Safe Haven; Hedging; US Treasury; Volatility; Covid; Portfolio Theory; Asset Dynamics; Fiscal Policy; Monetary Policy; Financial Crisis; Asset Management; Risk Management; Portfolio Risk;

   Abstract : Purpose: This thesis investigates the relationship concerning traditional safe haven assets, gold and US 10-year treasury bonds during periods of market instability, specifically during the economic concerns raised by the COVID-19 pandemic. It assesses the hedging and safe haven properties of these assets and their dynamic nature throughout two periods of unconventional monetary and fiscal policy measures by the Federal Reserve & US Congress respectively. READ MORE

4. 3. Financial Strategies of Real Estate Companies in Sweden : Navigating Economic Cycles

   University essay from KTH/Fastighetsföretagande och finansiella system

   Author : Olivia Nygren; Malin Lagerholm; [2023]
   Keywords : Real Estate; Economic Downturn; Financial Strategy; Fastigheter; Konjunkturnedgång; Finansiell strategi;

   Abstract : The real estate sector has been heavily impacted by rising inflation and subsequent interest rate increases. This is placing pressure on all real estate companies with higher levels of debt. The rising interest rates are leading to increased costs and making it more challenging for these companies to refinance their loans. READ MORE

5. 4. Drought tolerance phenotyping using thermal imaging : high throughput phenotyping of Pinus sylvestris

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Ecology and Management

   Author : Edvin Bertilsson; [2023]
   Keywords : Scots pine; Pinus sylvestris; drought tolerance; thermal imaging; high throughput phenotyping;

   Abstract : Climate change is an emerging problem in the world. One of the many challenges that comes with it is an increase of droughts. Droughts cause stress for plants, which impact the growth. READ MORE

6. 5. Exploring the Issues with ESG assessments in Investment Decision-Making : Insights from the Swedish Fund Market

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

   Author : Victoria Engström Kindmark; Ellen Surtevall; [2023]
   Keywords : ESG assessment; ESG rating; issues; challenges; sustainable investing; investment decision; mutual funds; ESG-bedömning; ESG betyg; utmaningar; svårigheter; hållbara investeringar; investeringsbeslut; fonder;

   Abstract : Sustainable investing has seen a significant increase in the past years and is continuing to gain momentum with the constant rise of awareness and concern of the climate crisis. It is necessary for modern mutual fund companies to conduct ESG assessments as it provides a comprehensive understanding of a firm's sustainability performance, and identifies potential risks and opportunities which lay ground for investment decisions. READ MORE