Essays about: "Sign values"

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  1. 21. Moth and Birch

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Matematisk statistik

    Author : Valentina Pivotti; [2017]
    Keywords : Mathematics and Statistics;

    Abstract : The goal of this thesis is to build a near-real time defoliation detector that could be used, early in the spring, to find out which areas of a birch forest are being affected by an insect outbreak. The importance of a reliable detection at the beginning of the spring lies on the possibility for an early intervention. READ MORE

  3. 22. Filtering techniques for asset allocation using a Discrete Time Micro-structure model: a comparative study

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Henning Zakrisson; [2017]
    Keywords : portfolio management; kalman filter; asset allocation; hidden variable; state space; discrete time micro-structure model; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : This paper is a comparative study of different approaches to using a Discrete Time Micro-structure model. By using the three filtering techniques Extended Kalman, Unscented Kalman and Bootstrap Particle, the hidden variables; excess demand and market liquidity, were estimated and used in an asset allocation strategy that invested in the asset when the excess demand as estimated as positive, due to the assumption that positive excess demand would make the price go up. READ MORE

  4. 23. The Influence of Political Risk on CDS Spreads - Differences between banks and other large firms

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Ludvig Tingåker; Johan Bengtsson; [2017]
    Keywords : credit default swaps; political risk; credit risk; banks; Merton model; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : This thesis investigates the influence of country-specific political risk on credit default swap spreads. The research includes a sample of 30 companies over a time period of more than 13 years. The companies are divided into two sets of sub-groups, dependent on whether they are banks or not and which country they are based in. READ MORE

  5. 24. Investigation of the Turbulent Flow and Heat Transfer around a Heated Cube Cooled by Multiple Impinging jets in a Cross-Flow

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för bygg- energi- och miljöteknik

    Author : Robert Johansson; [2016]
    Keywords : CFD; energy system; RSM;

    Abstract : The fast development in electronics has resulted in faster and faster computers. Furthermore, the electronic components trend to get smaller and smaller by the year. With more processing power combined with smaller components the heat generation rapidly increases. READ MORE

  6. 25. Silencing the Subaltern: A Postcolonial Critique of NGO-run Orphanages in Jinja, Uganda

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen; Lunds universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Louisa De Wet; [2016]
    Keywords : Uganda; NGOs; orphanage; disempowerment; corruption; faith-based organisations; weak states; racism; white privilege; subaltern; postcolonialism; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : The large number of orphanages in Jinja, Uganda has promoted the widespread institutionalisation of children from poor families. Parents are left disempowered and have very few options but to sign over the rights of their children because NGOs in the region have largely prioritised orphanage care over other services. READ MORE