Essays about: "prospect theory"

Showing result 41 - 45 of 85 essays containing the words prospect theory.

  1. 41. Framing: The Holy Grail of Compensation Contracts? - An experimental analysis of the psychological processes that underlie the effect of contract frame on work effort

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Marc Blauert; Tim Kastrup; [2019]
    Keywords : Bonus contract; Penalty contract; Framing; Loss aversion; Basic psychological needs; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Purpose: The purpose of this study is to analyse the psychological processes that underlie the effect of framed compensation contracts on work effort. Methodology: The study is based on an online survey experiment (N=113) and applies quantitative research methods. READ MORE

  3. 42. The prospect of Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Energy Trading in microgrids: two Swedish cases

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

    Author : Nayma Akther Jahan; [2019]
    Keywords : P2P energy trading; energy transition; microgrid; flexibility; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Peer-to-Peer (P2P) energy trading in microgrids is an innovative solution to local energy problems where consumers produce and sell their energy to their neighbours. The idea of a microgrid-based local energy trading enables decentralised energy system and strengthens consumers' participation. READ MORE

  4. 43. The use of “Levers of Control” to control strategy and drive strategic change in corporatization

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Erik Nilsson; Adam Vulovic; [2018]
    Keywords : Corporatization; Management control systems; Management control; Strategy; Levers of Control; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Purpose: The purpose of this thesis is to contribute to the “Levers of Control” theory through empirical insights on the use of levers of control to control strategy and drive strategic change in a corporatized context. Methodology: A single-case study built on a qualitative research strategy around a revelatory case of corporatization has been chosen to fulfill the purpose of this study. READ MORE

  5. 44. You Say You Want a Revolution - A Model on the Implications of Prospect Theory on Voting Behaviour

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för nationalekonomi

    Author : Cristina Altomare; Agron Nuredini; [2018]
    Keywords : Prospect Theory; Voting Model; Uncertainty; Expectations; Disruption;

    Abstract : In this thesis we create a voting model with a prospect theory foundation, introducing reference-dependent risk preferences, loss aversion, and probability weighting in the individual utility function. Classical voting models represent perfectly rational voters, we argue that voter behaviour can be better modelled by introducing prospect theory preferences, especially recent political trends. READ MORE

  6. 45. Application of the open sourcecode Nemoh for modelling ofadded mass and damping in shipmotion simulations

    University essay from KTH/Marina system

    Author : Emil Andersson; [2018]
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    Abstract : Two different numerical tools were considered, the first one is a seakeeping method developed by KTH Ship Dynamics Research Program. It utilizes strip theory and Lewis forms and is further addressed as SMS. READ MORE