Essays about: "finance thesis -2004"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 609 essays containing the words finance thesis -2004.

1. 16. Blended Finance and the Diffusion of Renewable Energy Innovation : An exploratory study on bridging the commercialization fundinggap of renewable energy projects in Southeast Asia

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

   Author : Alma Berggren Ek; [2023]
   Keywords : Blended finance; climate finance; renewable energy investments; diffusion of innovation; Southeast Asia; Blandfinansiering; klimatfinansiering; förnyelsebar energi; Sydostasien;

   Abstract : Blended finance has the past decade become an increasingly popular way for development banks in Southeast Asia to invest in renewable energy projects with the aim of mobilizing additional private investments. Although definitions of the method differ among stakeholders, blended finance is a way of blending development loans with below-market-rate funds to lower risks experienced by private investors. READ MORE

3. 17. "Den 25:e smäller det!" Payday Arbitrage in Swedish Consumer Market Behavior

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

   Author : Marwan Al-Bardaji; Alexander Wikström; [2023]
   Keywords : Payday effect; Behavioral household finance; Time preference; Payday arbitrage; Household liquidity;

   Abstract : This thesis investigates the impact of the Swedish salary disbursement schedule on consumer behavior, particularly on the 25th of each month, a notable payday for most employees in Sweden. The study examines whether the anticipation of a monthly salary influences consumer decisions and spending patterns, potentially leading to payday-related arbitrage opportunities in Swedish marketplaces. READ MORE

4. 18. How Venture Capital Could Use Large Language Models to Screen Sustainability Impact Startups

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Miljö- och energisystem

   Author : Måns Vilhelm Tivenius; Karl-Gustav Elf; [2023]
   Keywords : Large Language Models; Venture Capital; Impact Investing; Prompt Engineering; GPT-4; ChatGPT; Impact; Sustainability; Artificial Intelligence; Startup success; Impact startup; Impact measurement; Screening; AI for good; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : This study investigates the potential of large language models (LLMs), such as ChatGPT, to aid venture capitalists in the screening of startups that maximize sustainability impact. To determine the scope that maximizes impact for venture capitalists' and to identify effective screening criteria, the study utilized theoretical research and interviews. READ MORE

5. 19. Predictive Modeling and Statistical Inference for CTA returns : A Hidden Markov Approach with Sparse Logistic Regression

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för matematik och matematisk statistik

   Author : Oskar Fransson; [2023]
   Keywords : Probability theory; Statistical inference; finance; CTA; managed futures; machine learning; statistical learning; stochastic process; sparse logistic regression; Markov Chain Monte Carlo; Hidden Markov model;

   Abstract : This thesis focuses on predicting trends in Commodity Trading Advisors (CTAs), also known as trend-following hedge funds. The paper applies a Hidden Markov Model (HMM) for classifying trends. Additionally, by incorporating additional features, a regularized logistic regression model is used to enhance prediction capability. READ MORE

6. 20. Dataset characteristics effect on time series forecasting : comparison of statistical and deep learning models

   University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för informationsteknologi

   Author : Adam Ahlman; Adam Taylor; [2023]
   Keywords : Time Series; Forecasting;

   Abstract : Time series are points of data measured throughout time in equally spaced periods. They present characteristics such as level, noise, trend, seasonality, and outliers. Time series forecasting is the attempt to predict single or multiple future values. READ MORE