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  1. 1. Sustainability practices on the Second-Hand Market. A Comparative Analysis of a For-Profit and Non-Profit Second-Hand organization

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Emma Fahle; Alice Fischer; Ebba Nyström; [2023-09-22]
    Keywords : Not-for-profit; For-profit; Second-hand; Circular Economy; Sustainability;

    Abstract : Reusing clothing through second-hand consumption can aid the shift towards circular economies by extending the lifespan of clothes. In the past, non-profit organizations have dominated the second-hand market in Western Europe. READ MORE

  3. 2. Beyond Profits: Exploring the Investment Styles and Risk-Adjusted Returns of ESG-Driven Portfolios

    University essay from

    Author : Alexander Olsson; Jonathan Taimory; [2023-07-06]
    Keywords : Risk-adjusted Returns; Investment Styles; Environmental; Social and Governance ESG ;

    Abstract : This study uses daily data to examine how different ESG implementations affect performance and portfolio characteristics. With a non-homogenous view of how ESG investing is defined, ten different value-weighted portfolios are constructed. The geographical focus is the US market, with the S&P 500 total return index (SPXTR) as the screening universe. READ MORE

  4. 3. Sustainability performance and market risk. A study of the banking sector

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Arvid Särkiniemi; Oskar Lindman; [2023]
    Keywords : risk; market risk; sustainability performance; corporate management; bank management; CSR; panel data; parametric VaR; non-parametric VaR; CVaR; VaR; Historical simulation; bank sector; the financial sector; ESG; financial performance.;

    Abstract : The financial crisis of 2007-2008 highlighted the societal impacts of bank risk-taking. A strong focus on maximizing profits for shareholders combined with a disregard for, and  underestimation of risks led to the downfall of large banks such as Lehman Brothers and multiple other banks getting bailed out by several governments and other banks. READ MORE

  5. 4. Investigate the challenges and opportunities of MLOps

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

    Author : Ting Chun Yau; [2023]
    Keywords : Machine Learning Operations MLOps ; Continuous Integration; Continuous Delivery; Pipeline Automation; MLOps; Kontinuerlig integration; Kontinuerlig leverans; Pipeline Automation;

    Abstract : MLOps is becoming a widespread practice in modern machine learning and data science. The word ”MLOps” combines machine learning technology and business operation process. Many business companies are applying machine learning techniques to improve their business targets and increase their profits. READ MORE

  6. 5. Less Is More: Exploring the Impact of Competition on Profitability

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för nationalekonomi; Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för redovisning och finansiering

    Author : Hanna Lemne; Nora Palm-Jensen; [2023]
    Keywords : Competition; Herfindahl-Hirschman Index; Market Share; Market Structure; Profitability;

    Abstract : This thesis aims to explore how competition affects profitability. This is done by studying the relationship between competition and profitability across all industries in the U.S. between 2002-2021, focusing on public firms. READ MORE