Essays about: "expected utility"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 76 essays containing the words expected utility.

  1. 1. Evaluating probability weighting among lottery bond investors: an observational study on Cumulative Prospect Theory

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för nationalekonomi

    Author : Anton Eriksson Nyberg; Olof de Blanche; [2024]
    Keywords : Cumulative Prospect Theory; CPT; observational study; field study; lottery bonds;

    Abstract : Cumulative Prospect Theory is a leading descriptive theory of decisions under uncertainty, backed up by a plethora of experimental evidence. This paper is one of the first to apply it to observational data. Risk attitudes in the bond market have not been studied in a CPT framework. We fill this research gap. READ MORE

  3. 2. Impact of Covid-19 on students' financial asset allocation: A Jönköping University study : Quantitative research study on students’ attending Jönköping University financial asset allocation prior and post Covid-19 with different risk attitudes.

    University essay from Jönköping University/IHH, Företagsekonomi

    Author : Axel Koch; [2023]
    Keywords : Financial asset allocation; Risk-averse; risk-neutral risk-preference; economic uncertainty; Market fluctuations; Expected utility theory.;

    Abstract : Background: Since the emergence of Covid-19 has it reaped and created havoc within every segment of society on a national and global scale. The financial market experienced significant declines and losses but some asset items handled the fluctuations better than others. READ MORE

  4. 3. Optimal taxation by two-agent reinforcement learning

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för data- och systemvetenskap

    Author : Erik Lindau; [2023]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : An economy’s tax policy is one of the vital moments for, on the one hand, stimulating economic growth and labor, and, on the other hand gaining revenues from economic performance. A sufficient level of tax revenues is further important to keep up with governmental obligations and social welfare. READ MORE

  5. 4. How Novel Business Models for Decentralised Renewable Energy Generation Transform the German Energy System: A Multi-Level Perspective

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Anniki Birth; [2023]
    Keywords : Energy transition; Business models; Multi-level perspective; Socio-technical transitions; Sustainability; Societal transitions; Sustainable business models; Renewable energy;

    Abstract : In order to mitigate climate change, human activity needs to be decarbonised through a phase-out of fossil fuels, replaced by renewable energy sources. Here, sustainable business models can play an important role through connecting niche renewable technologies to the wider system and thereby allowing them to diffuse. READ MORE

  6. 5. Charging Towards Savings : How Utility Tariffs and Consumtion Profiles Impact the Profitability of BTM Battery Storage Systems

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

    Author : Daniel Aston; Gustav Lindström; [2023]
    Keywords : Battery Energy Storage System BESS ; Behind The Meter BTM ; Demand Side Management; Energy Arbitrage; Peak Shaving; Load Profile; Utility Tariff; Batterilagring; Bakom Mätaren; Efterfrågestyrning; Energiarbitrage; Peak Shaving; Konsumtionsprofil; Tariff;

    Abstract : Battery Storage Systems (BESS) installed Behind the Meter (BTM) can provide demand management services, reducing electricity costs and enhancing overall electricity system stability. BTM BESS can also imporve self-consumption obtained with distributed generation assets like solar photovoltaics. READ MORE