Essays about: "contrast setting"

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1. 1. The impact of firm-level greenness on the transmission of monetary policy shocks to stock market prices in Sweden

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för nationalekonomi

   Author : Marcus Boman; Ira Kansara; [2024]
   Keywords : Monetary Policy; Heterogeneity; Sustainable Investing; ESG; Green Transition;

   Abstract : A growing literature has indicated that monetary policy shocks impact the stock prices of brown firms more strongly than the stock prices of green firms. Monetary policy tightening is associated with lower stock prices since it leads to a higher cost of capital and in turn a higher discount rate for the expected stream of cash flows. READ MORE

3. 2. Risk-Averse Multi-Armed Bandit Problem with Multiple Plays

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

   Author : Siri Dahlgren; Nicholas Marriott; [2023-10-23]
   Keywords : MAB; Gittins; Markovian bandit; risk-aversion; policy iteration; multiple plays;

   Abstract : This study aims to construct an efficient heuristic, referred to as RA, for a riskaverse Markovian multi-armed bandit problem (MAB) with multiple plays. The RA incorporates risk-aversion and multiple plays by modifying the Gittins index strategy. READ MORE

4. 3. Nutshell Paragraphs, Fact-Base or Propaganda: How Do Nutshell paragraphs in five news media reflect an international crisis?

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/JMG - Inst f journalistik och masskomm

   Author : Javad Maleki; [2023-10-10]
   Keywords : The nut graph; the nutshell paragraph; the nut graf; fact; propaganda; agenda setting; comparative analysis; content analysis; international crisis; the Libyan crisis; NATO; journalism; journalist; editor; editorial manipulation; newspaper; TV; media; news media; Swedish news media; print news media; news writing; audience; Global Times; Dagens Nyheter; Rossiyskaya Gazeta; the Guardian; the New York Times;

   Abstract : Abstract Thesis: 15 hp Program and/or course: Master’s program in Investigative Journalism (MIJ), Master´s thesis in Investigative Journalism, JU2603 Level: Second Cycle Semester/year: St/2023 Supervisor: Mathias Färdigh Examiner: Annika Bergström Keyword: The nut graph, the nutshell paragraph, the nut graf, fact, propaganda, agenda setting, comparative analysis, content analysis, international crisis, the Libyan crisis, NATO, journalism, journalist, editor, editorial manipulation, newspaper, TV, media, news media, Swedish news media, print news media, news writing, audience, Global Times, Dagens Nyheter, Rossiyskaya Gazeta, the Guardian, the New York Times. Purpose: The aim of the study is to conduct a comparative analysis of the contents of nut graphs written by five print news media outlets: Dagens Nyheter, Global Times, Rossiyskaya Gazeta, The Guardian, and The New York Times, regarding the Libyan crisis, in order to examine whether they set media agendas through the nut graph. READ MORE

5. 4. Energy in the Transportation System - A comparison of charging infrastructure scenarios

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Industriell elektroteknik och automation

   Author : Judith Lai Jakobsson; [2023]
   Keywords : Charging infrastructure; road transport electrification; battery capacity need; electric vehicles; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : A functioning charging infrastructure is crucial for achieving full-scale national electrification within the transport sector. The system is likely to consist of different charging technologies, all with the main objective of providing efficient energy replenishment services. READ MORE

6. 5. Coordinate Mark Out Using Intersecting Line Lasers

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

   Author : Jonas Carlsson; Jeremy Gallant; [2023]
   Keywords : Mark out; Laser; Mechatronics; Floor Layout; Three object triangulation; Utsättning; Laser; Mekatronik; Golvutsättning; Trippelobjektstriangulering;

   Abstract : In the entertainment industry, where temporary structures are erected in a new venue every day, floor markings play an important role during the set up. Today, mark out is commonly done using tape measures - a very tedious and time consuming process. READ MORE