Essays about: "joint investment"

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  1. 16. Does copula beat linearity? : Comparison of copulas and linear correlation in portfolio optimization.

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

    Author : Joakim Blom; Joakim Wargclou; [2016]
    Keywords : Copula; Portfolio Optimization; Extreme Value Theory; CVaR Optimization;

    Abstract : Modern portfolio theory (MPT) is an investment theory which was introduced by Harry Markowitz in 1952 and describes how risk averse investors can optimize their portfolios. The objective of MPT is to assemble a portfolio by maximizing the expected return given a level of market risk or minimizing the market risk given an expected return. READ MORE

  3. 17. The influence on ethical behaviour of established foreign companies when entering emerging markets - A case study of two Swedish companies in Kazakhstan.

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för ekonomistyrning och logistik (ELO)

    Author : Tamila Medetbekova; [2016]
    Keywords : Foreign direct investment; emerging markets; Kazakhstan telecom market; market entry strategy; corporate governance; corporate social responsibility; business ethics; ethical behaviour; ethical dilemma; internal confrontation; corruption;

    Abstract : Background: Companies always look for opportunities to expand their businesses internationally as it is the way for them to grow beyond its current status. Nowadays, emerging markets seem to be very attractive in terms of economic growth. Thus, there is a tendency towards foreign direct investment inflows to emerging market economies. READ MORE

  4. 18. The choice to syndicate and its effect on exit dynamics : A study on Venture Capital firms active in Sweden

    University essay from KTH/Industriell ekonomi och organisation (Inst.)

    Author : Marika Eskilsson; Johanna Conradson; [2016]
    Keywords : Venture Capital; Syndication; Exit dynamics; Survival Analysis; Competing Risk model;

    Abstract : Venture capitalists enter into an investment with the intent of realising a substantial profit on theventure after a number of years; this realisation is usually labelled the exit. The disinvestment decisionis a critical issue in the venture capital industry, as the return of the investment is realised upon exit. READ MORE

  5. 19. Entering the door to Africa – A qualitative study on the obstacles and facilitators of the southern African market

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Produktionsekonomi

    Author : Per Fernström; Björn Markström; [2014]
    Keywords : Africa; Southern Africa; Sub-Sahara Africa; Export; Globalization; Foreign Direct Investment; Strategy; Culture; Growth Strategies; Factors.; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Background Sub-Sahara Africa has seen tremendous economic growth the last years. Between 2001-2011 six of the world’s fastest growing economies were in Sub-Sahara Africa. This makes the region a very attractive market for firms and investors interested in growing their business. READ MORE

  6. 20. Centralization of inventory management for spare parts

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Produktionsekonomi

    Author : Stefan Petersson; Simon Sturesson; [2014]
    Keywords : Central Warehouse; Joint replenishment; Multi-echelon; Simulation; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Background Arriva DK currently has a decentralized organization where each depot is responsible for the inventory control of their spare parts. This type of organization often presents challenges when it comes to control and management. Arriva DK suffers from high order costs due to lack of coordination between the depots and the suppliers. READ MORE