Essays about: "diminishing returns"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 34 essays containing the words diminishing returns.

  1. 1. Examining the Relationships between GII, HDI, Gini, and GDP per capita -A Comparative Analysis of Undeveloped and Developed Countries (1990-2021)

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för nationalekonomi med statistik

    Author : David Mandegar; Max Olsson; [2023-07-10]
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    Abstract : This thesis examines and evaluates key measurements, namely the Gender Inequality Index (GII), Human Development Index (HDI), Gini coefficient (a measure of income and wealth inequality), and GDP per capita. Further, this study investigates the strengths and weaknesses of each measurement, providing a comprehensive background on previous research and their interrelationships. READ MORE

  3. 2. Shape depiction using Local Light Alignment : Evaluating the shape enhancement capabilities of the Local Light Alignment technique at multiple scales

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Edvard Ahlsén; [2023]
    Keywords : Shape depiction; Non-photorealistic rendering; Shading; Multiple scales; Formskildring; ickerealistisk rendering; skuggning; skalrymdsmetoder;

    Abstract : Local Light Alignment is a new shading based technique in the field of shape depiction, a field which concerns itself with techniques to represent and enhance the three-dimensional (3D) shape of objects in two-dimensional (2D) visual media. The main idea of Local Light Alignment is to locally adjust the incoming direction of light to create contrast in a way that enhances the perception of shape and surface detail. READ MORE

  4. 3. The Power of the Tides : A Quantitative Study Investigating the Momentum Strategy with 30 Industries

    University essay from Jönköping University/IHH, Företagsekonomi

    Author : Oscar Estéen; Jonathan Landahl; Hugo Karlsson; [2023]
    Keywords : Momentum strategy; industry momentum; risk management; market anomalies; momentum investing; portfolio management;

    Abstract : Background: Buying past winners and selling past losers has historically generated both profits and losses. The momentum strategy has been researched with risk measures and portfolio creation as fundamental components. READ MORE

  5. 4. Education as a Double-Edge Sword: Examining the Dynamics between Education Expansion and Wage Inequality in Colombia

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen

    Author : Laura Juanita Serna Velasco; [2023]
    Keywords : wage inequality; education expansion; Colombia; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : This paper provides a comprehensive analysis of the relationship between education and income inequality in Colombia. Using unconditional quantile regressions (UQR) this paper examines the wage returns of different education levels at various points of the wage distribution. READ MORE

  6. 5. Monte Carlo analysis of BWR transients : A study on the Best Estimate Plus Uncertainty methodology within safety analyses at Forsmark 3

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Tillämpad kärnfysik

    Author : Jonathan Eriksson; [2023]
    Keywords : BEPU; Wilks; Uncertainty analysis; BISON; Monte Carlo; BWR; Osäkerhetsanalys; transientanalys; Forsmark;

    Abstract : Transient analyses at Forsmark nuclear power plant are currently performed using realistic computer models in conjunction with conservative estimates of initial- and boundary conditions. This is known as the combined methodology. READ MORE