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This paper investigates the performance of benchmark indices and according ETFs against the synthetic portfolios that were built using the five major holdings of the selected benchmark index and its ETF. Not only do we test the synthetic portfolios, but from them, we make optimal (re-balanced) portfolios using mean-variance optimization (with short-selling constraints). We test and examine the ret
Titel: Är kvinnor nyckeln till ett hållbart företagande? Seminariedatum: 2022-06-03 Kurs: FEKH69, Examensarbete i Redovisning på kandidatnivå, 15 HP Författare: Evelinn Källberg, Sofia Lindahl, Iris Snoei Handledare: Maria Gårdängen Nyckelord: Hållbarhetsrapportering, CSR, andel kvinnliga styrelseledamöter, diversitet i styrelsen, GRI Forskningsfråga: Finns det ett samband mellan andel kvinnTitle: Are women the key to sustainable business? Seminar date: 2022-06-03 Course: FEKH69, Degree Project in Accountancy, Bachelor level, 15 credits Authors: Evelinn Källberg, Sofia Lindahl, Iris Snoei Advisor: Maria Gårdängen Key words: Sustainability reporting, CSR, percentage of female board directors, board diversity Research Question: Is there a relationship between the percentage of fe
The traditional assumption of normally distributed returns in portfolio optimization often fails to capture real-world complexities. This thesis investigates how higher moments – skewness and kurtosis – enhance portfolio optimization by addressing these complexities. Using polynomial goal programming and Bayesian shrinkage estimators, the study constructs and evaluates portfolios optimized for hig
The accelerating impacts of climate change are seen worldwide but are particularly critical in Africa, showing the importance of the UN Agenda 2030 for sustainable development. As part of this agenda, energy transition is vital. Kenya offers ideal conditions for solar photovoltaic systems, making solar energy a compelling solution for its growing electricity needs. The purpose of the thesis is to
This chapter seeks to define the developing platform economy from a societal perspective, including the aspect of proprietorship, which forms a challenge both regarding transparency and accountability, but also fundamental aspects of datafication, scalability, automation, centralisation, and commercialisation.The societal effects of a few platform-based corporations (Google, Apple, Facebook, Amazo
The thesis employs a number of tools originating from the field of Modern Portfolio Theory to assess the appropriate weight of Bitcoin in addition to several assets commonly found in the All-Weather Portfolio. Utilizing Sharpe Ratio optimization, the thesis compares two main portfolios to determine if the inclusion of Bitcoin can improve the performance and risk-return ratio of an optimized All We
Purpose: This thesis aims to explore the extent of consumers’ interest in reusable returnable packaging. Theoretical framework: This study is based on the Theory of Planned Behaviour. Attitudes, subjective norms and perceived behavioural control and their association with the interest in reusable returnable packaging are tested. Additional factors (gender, age, education level, past experience) we
Today the organization, the employers and employees must be more flexible and always adapt to a changing environment. The purpose of my study is to investigate how managers interact with their employees and how they use their leadership in an international organization. In order to achieve this I have conducted qualitative interviews with six managers within the same department and international c
As a relatively new form of financial asset with unique properties, Bitcoin is increasingly included in portfolios to improve performance. However, research remains limited on how Bitcoin actually affects portfolio performance. This study aimed to broaden the field of research by exploring whether Bitcoin can improve portfolio performance during a global crisis. It sought to answer the question by
Substitution investigation Page 1 of 6 Document type: Form Subject area: Chemical safety Valid for: Lund University Date: 2025-01-01 Version: 2.0 Produced by: Martina Balaz, chemical safety coordinator, LU Estates Approved by: Evironmental manager Substitution investigation In accordance with the Environmental Code’s substitution principle (SFS 1998:808, Chapter 2, § 4) chemical products that are
Good to know for young researchers and others As newly employed, or going from a postdoc to a grant of your own, you may have a lot of questions about administration at Lund University and where to get help. We have compiled a list of the most frequently asked questions in the department.Links within this pageHarassment and violenceAdministrationTeachingResearchCareer developmentEmploying peopleIn
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Department of Economics The Department of Economics offers courses at all educational levels. From courses at the basic level, to courses at the intermediate level, the advanced level and the PhD level. The research at the Department is extensive and covers many areas, which is reflected in a broad selection of courses.Bachelor's studiesMaster's studiesEssaysDegree certificatePractical study infor
https://www.lusem.lu.se/organisation/department-economics/study-economics - 2026-07-22
_LL_SASM001_Retail Fundamentals eng Reading list for Retail Research Fundamentals (SASM001), 7.5 credits The reading list was approved by the board of the Department of Service Management and Service Studies 28 September 2016. The reading list is valid from 1 November 2016. Crewe, Louise. (2003). Geographies of retailing and consumption: markets in motion. Progress in Human Geography 27.3: 352–62.
https://www.ses.lu.se/en/sites/ses.lu.se.en/files/_ll_sasm001_retail_fundamentals_eng.pdf - 2026-07-22
I städer finns det, något förenklat, bilgator och gågator. En sommargågata, däremot, är både ock. Den skapas genom att biltrafiken tillfälligt stängs av på en gata under sommarmånaderna vilket ger fotgängare tillgång till hela gaturummet. Den frigjorda ytan kan användas till verksamheter och restauranger som vill flytta ut i gatan, växter, bänkar, spel och lek, cykelställ och konstinstallationer. A summer street is created by temporarily closing the car traffic on a street during the summer months. The pedestrians get access to the entire street and the liberated space can be used for activities, greenery, benches, bike parking, art and by restaurants. During recent years major cities have made the concept known to the general public. My study shows that summer streets have a much longer
For many double stranded (ds) DNA viruses the viral genome is actively packaged into the virus capsid by a powerful molecular motor. This results in an energetically unfavorable state of the packaged genome, creating tens of atmospheres internal pressure inside the virion. Using a new calorimetric assay to determine the activation energy barriers associated with genome loss in response to elevate
https://www.virus-biophysics.lu.se/covers-movies-and-highlights - 2026-07-21
Institutets och temat Exploring Challenges for New Big Science gästforskare 2014-2015 Några ord från Catherine Westfall om sig själv och arbetet i temat I have always happily worked in an interdisciplinary environment. As a professor teaching the history of science and technology I am part of a faculty that includes physicists, chemists, mathematicians, biologists as well as historians, sociologi
https://www.pi.lu.se/teman/gastforskare/catherine-westfall - 2026-07-21
1841-454923489-1.pdf GRADUATE SCHOOL — NEWSLETTER ISSUE 4: SPRING 2015 #4 Dear students, As your new Director of Studies, my driving ambition is to have the Graduate School remain a hub of teaching excel- lence – and fun. I actively encourage you to contact me and my team if you have any ideas, concerns, praise or other comments that will help us achieve that. In this issue we will focus on the gl
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Senior lecturer, Centre Director, Sparbanken Skåne Centre for sustainable enterprising Contact details Email: susanne [dot] arvidsson [at] fek [dot] lu [dot] seOrganisation Accounting and Corporate Finance Service point: 10 WebpageSusanne Arvidssons profile in Lund University research portalOther affiliations Senior lecturer CIRCLE Associate professor Accounting and Corporate Finance Profile area
https://www.lusem.lu.se/susanne-arvidsson - 2026-07-22
Fika-to-fika-workshop in Lund A full day of presentations highlighting the link between Artificial Intelligence and Social Science research. In the first part of the day we will showcase several research projects driven by Lund University's own scholars in the field of AI and Social Science. In the afternoon, we will focus on the (thinking behind) funding opportunities available for researchers in
https://www.ai.lu.se/2019-10-16b - 2026-07-21
LL_SMMV23_eng_VT20_200129 Reading list for Service Logistics (SMMV23), 7,5 hp. The reading list was approved by the Board of the Department of Service Management and Service Studies 2020-01-29. The reading list is valid from 2020-02-01. Cardenas Ivan, Borbon-Galvez Yari, Verlinden Thomas, Van de Voorde Eddy, Vanelslander, Thierry & Dewulf, Wouter. (2017). City Logistics, Urban Goods Distribution a
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