Essays about: "Sebastian Schmidt"

Found 3 essays containing the words Sebastian Schmidt.

  1. 1. Machine Learning as a Data Driven Approach to Automate Multivariate Matching Methods

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Sebastian Schmidt; [2018]
    Keywords : Matching; Machine learning; Coarsened exact matching; Causal inference; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : This paper introduces machine learning to automate the coarsening choices in coarsened exact matching (CEM) as a monotonic imbalance bounding matching class. I suggest to replace the otherwise arbitrary multivariate stratification process with a binary classification tree. This way, I can minimise potential bias caused by subjective preferences. READ MORE

  3. 2. Wealth Inequality and Mobility - Evidence from the Forbes World Billionaires List

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Sebastian Schmidt; [2017]
    Keywords : wealth inequality; wealth mobility; Pareto distribution; power law estimation; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : The paper analyses data from the “Forbes World Billionaires List” from 1996 to 2015. Decomposing the sample finds, that inherited wealth exhibits higher levels of inequality than self-made wealth. Overall inequality decreases and the inequality level of the self-made subgroup converges to the one of inherited wealth. READ MORE

  4. 3. Managing Talents for Global Leadership Positions in Multinational Corporations

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Sebastian Mansson; Christian Schmidt; [2011-07-06]
    Keywords : Talent Management; Talent; Leadership; HRM; China; Western; Global; Identification; Development; MNC;

    Abstract : The identification and development of internal high-potential employees is referred to as „talent management‟ within the human resources function. Previous research argues that national culture influences organizational culture and leadership, and that human resource management practices should be adapted to local needs. READ MORE