Essays about: "Historical values"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 402 essays containing the words Historical values.

  1. 21. GENERATION Z REACHING ADULTHOOD IN SOCIETY : Perceptions of Generation Z's impact on the construction of Societal Challenges and Organisational Changes in Western Europe: A Qualitative Exploration

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för Urbana Studier (US)

    Author : Sten Arnoldus Petrus van Lierop; [2023]
    Keywords : generation z;

    Abstract : This research examines how Generation Z (individuals born between 1997 and 2012) is perceived to impact the construct of societal challenges and organisational changes within the context of Western Europe. To explore their impact, the research aims to investigate their perceived role in shaping societal perspectives and organisational responses. READ MORE

  3. 22. Volunteer tourism as a transformative journey - “ It's something that they still have, that many have lost at home”

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för tjänstevetenskap

    Author : Nathalie Regestad; Isabella Axelsson; [2023]
    Keywords : Voluntourism; existential authenticity; moral grandstanding; moral superiority; self-identity; the Other; exoticism; epiphany; epiphanic experiences.; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Volunteer tourism is an alternative form of tourism that is constantly increasing. The increase can be considered related to trends about social participation, environmental awareness and moral demands. READ MORE

  4. 23. Navigating the Volatility Adjustment in Solvency II : Portfolio Optimization for Balance Sheet Stability

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

    Author : Max Thorendal; [2023]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : This thesis investigates volatility adjustment from the Solvency II regulation and portfolio allocation methods for pension- and life insurance companies aiming to maintain a stable balance sheet. The volatility adjustment is a component added to the risk-free rate for discounting the present value of future liabilities, and it is calculated monthly based on the spread levels in the fixed-income market. READ MORE

  5. 24. Forecasting copper price using VAR and the XGBoost model: an experiment with a relatively small dataset

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen; Lunds universitet/Statistiska institutionen

    Author : Juanli Hu; [2023]
    Keywords : copper price; Vector autoregressive model; XGBoost; Time series; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Given the importance of copper prices to investors, governments, and policymakers, this paper investigates short-term price predictability using VAR and XGBoost models. All models are trained with historical data from November 2021 to December 2022 and using MSE, RMSE and MAE for evaluating the model performance. READ MORE

  6. 25. Att formge Norbergs platsidentitet : ett gestaltningsförslag för parkstråket längs med Norbergsån

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Stina Hjertén; Sara Westbom; [2023]
    Keywords : Platsidentitet; place identity; Edward Relph; John Montgomery; Norberg; kulturhistoriska värden; å-stråk;

    Abstract : Detta arbete handlar om att tolka en plats och som utomstående betraktare förstå dess identitet. Att tolka en plats handlar om att förstå vad som gör platsen speciell, därav syftar arbetet till att undersöka en platsidentitet, vad som kännetecknar den och hur den kan ta sig uttryck i en gestaltning. READ MORE