Search for dissertations about: "Diversification"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 246 swedish dissertations containing the word Diversification.

2. 6. The psychology of diversification: Novice investors´ability to spread risks

   Author : Martin Hedesström; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Covariation neglect; Novice investors; Portfolio diversification; Diversification heuristic; Behavioural economics; Ekonomisk psykologi;

   Abstract : In order to reduce risk, portfolio theory prescribes holding a stock portfolio that is diversified across industries and countries. This thesis investigates novice investors’ ability to compile well-diversified portfolios and to what extent psychological factors may affect diversification. READ MORE

4. 7. International Asset Pricing, Diversification and Links between National Stock Markets

   Author : Birger Nilsson; Nationalekonomiska institutionen; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; economic policy; Nationalekonomi; ekonometri; ekonomisk teori; ekonomiska system; ekonomisk politik; Financial science; Finansiering; economic systems; economic theory; Economics; econometrics; Simulated Annealing; Capital Market Liberalization; International Asset Pricing; Diversification;

   Abstract : This thesis consists of three self-contained empirical studies on international financial economics. The common economic theme is that all three studies deal with international stock market return and risk. READ MORE

5. 8. Related Diversification - On Business Creating Processes in Large Technology-Based Firms

   Author : Martin Edlund; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; business creation; strategy; relatedness; resources; process; implementation; competencies; diversification; capabilities;

   Abstract : This thesis deals with related diversification in large technology-based firms by investigating business creating processes. The purpose is to increase our understanding of how related diversification processes influence outcomes of diversification, and to propose concepts that help identify and explain challenges of managing related diversification with focus on resource utilization and creation. READ MORE

6. 9. Influenza Neuraminidase : Novel mechanisms of influenza NA that enable adaptation and promote diversification

   Author : Hao Wang; Robert Daniels; Colin Russell; Stockholms universitet; []
   Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Influenza; IAV; neuraminidase; transmembrane domain; the central Ca2 binding site; heterotetrameric formation; viral incorporation; evolution; adaptation; diversification; Biochemistry; biokemi;

   Abstract : Influenza A viruses (IAVs) are one of the most common human respiratory pathogens and are largely responsible for the seasonal influenza epidemics that cause mild to severe disease. The two IAV glycoproteins, hemagglutinin (HA or H) and neuraminidase (NA or N), serve as the major surface antigens and also are the main determinants of infectivity, pathogenicity and transmissibility. READ MORE

7. 10. The plasticity and geography of host use and the diversification of butterflies

   Author : Jessica Slove Davidson; Niklas Janz; Tommi Nyman; Stockholms universitet; []
   Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Nymphalidae; host range; phylogeny; distribution; latitude; phylogeography; local specialisation; colonisation; host shift; polyphagy; speciation; diversification; zoologisk ekologi; Animal Ecology;

   Abstract : Our world is changing rapidly and factors like urbanisation, changed agricultural practices and climate change are causing losses in butterfly diversity. It is therefore of importance to understand the source of their diversity. READ MORE