Essays about: "construction contracts"

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  1. 16. The Effects of Chinese FDI and Infrastructure on Economic Growth across the Belt and Road

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Ann-Sophia Stockmann; [2019]
    Keywords : Belt and Road Initiative; One Belt One Road; Chinese Economy; Economic Growth; Foreign Direct Investment; Infrastructure Development;

    Abstract : China has gone through a phase of rapid economic development in the last four decades. The country is the world’s biggest economy, measured in GDP purchasing power parity terms, and the largest trading nation in terms of the total sum of exports and imports of merchandise trade. READ MORE

  3. 17. Modelling Seasonalities of HPFCs Using a Parametric Approach

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Matematisk statistik

    Author : Reza Rastegar; Lucas Svantesson; [2019]
    Keywords : Power Markets; Hourly Price Forward Curves; Seasonality; Electricity Spot Price; Mathematics and Statistics;

    Abstract : Electricity differs from other commodities in that it cannot be stored. This non-storability characteristic results in traditional pricing methods for commodities not being applicable for electricity. An alternative pricing method is therefore needed and the solution is the Hourly Price Forward Curve (HPFC). READ MORE

  4. 18. Measuring the Risk-neutral Probability Distribution of Equity Index Options

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Produktionsekonomi

    Author : Gustav Dackner; Linus Falk; [2019]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : The focus of this master thesis is to develop a model that measures the risk-neutral probability distributionof the future value of a portfolio consisting of options on the S&P 500 index. The cornerstone of the model is an explicit and thorough construction of the local volatility surface. The parametric model of Coleman etal. READ MORE

  5. 19. Valuation Practices of IFRS 17

    University essay from KTH/Matematisk statistik

    Author : Björn Widing; Jimmy Jansson; [2018]
    Keywords : IFRS 17; Valuation; Life insurance; Insurance contracts; Contractual service; IFRS 17; Värdering; Livförsäkring; Försäkringskontrakt; Avtalsmässig servicemarginal;

    Abstract : This research assesses the IFRS 17 Insurance Contracts standard from a mathematical and actuarial point of view. Specifically, a valuation model that complies with the standard is developed in order to investigate implications of the standard on financial statements of insurance companies. READ MORE

  6. 20. Blockchain and smart contracts in the Swedish construction industry

    University essay from KTH/Fastigheter och byggande

    Author : Henny Gabert; Henrik Grönlund; [2018]
    Keywords : Blockchain; Smart contracts; Moral hazard; Opportunism; Construction; Building Information Modelling; Blockkedja; Smarta kontrakt; Moralisk risk; Opportunism; Byggbranschen; Building Information Modelling;

    Abstract : Blockchain technology with its distributed ledgers attracts massive attention today and creates interest in many different industries. One of the most promising areas for implementation of blockchain technology is its use to create fully automated and decentralized contract solutions, so-called smart contracts. READ MORE