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An Evaluation of the Sensitivity of U.S. Economic Sectors to Weather
Larsen, Peter - 2006
This study quantifies the impact of weather on eleven two-digit SIC sectors of the U.S. economy ranging from … agriculture and construction to retail trade and utilities. Although it is obvious that weather affects the output of most sectors … sensitivity of production to annual weather variability. In addition to defining what it means for a sector to be sensitive to …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009466143
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MANAGING CATASTROPHIC RISK BY ALTERNATIVE RISK TRANSFER INSTRUMENTS
Ou Yang, Chieh - 2010
Chapter 1 analyzes hybrid-trigger CAT bonds, a new CAT bond deal that can reduce basis risk and eliminate moral hazard simultaneously. It is the first research that provides analytical evidence on the condition under which the hybrid trigger has lower basis risk. Simulation results support my...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009439051
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Farming profitably in a changing climate: a risk management approach
Grant, Colin; Knight, Catherine; Nation, Eloise; … - 2007
Climate science has made enormous progress over the last two decades in understanding the nature of earth's climate and the changes that are taking place. Under climate change projections, we can say with some confidence that the Australian climate will continue to become hotter, and...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009445046
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15.997 Advanced Corporate Risk Management, Spring 2007
Parsons, John E.; Obizhaeva, Anna - 2007
Opportunity for group study by graduate students on current topics related to management not otherwise included in curriculum. From the course home page: Course Description This is a course on how corporations make use of the insights and tools of risk management. Most courses on derivatives,...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009432744
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Confidence bands in quantile regression and generalized dynamic semiparametric factor models
Song, Song - 2010
In vielen Anwendungen ist es notwendig, die stochastische Schwankungen der maximalen Abweichungen der nichtparametrischen Schätzer von Quantil zu wissen, zB um die verschiedene parametrische Modelle zu überprüfen. Einheitliche Konfidenzbänder sind daher für nichtparametrische Quantil...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009467050
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South Africa's freight transport involvement options in Sub-Saharan Africa : declining infrastructure and regulatory constraints
De Bod, Anneke - 2008
Thesis (MComm (Logistics))--University of Stellenbosch, 2008. …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009442141
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Quantifying seasonal affective disorder in the South African capital market
Wagner, Anton Herman - 2009
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Experimental research in psychology and economics indicates that depression causes heightened risk aversion. Previous research has documented robust links between seasonal variation in length of day, seasonal depression (known as seasonal affective disorder, or SAD), risk...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009442124
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Auf der Suche nach operativer Exzellenz im Krankenhaus: Logistik als Rationalisierungsinstrument und strategischer Wettbewerbsfaktor in einem dynamischen Marktumfeld
Walther, Markus - 2005
-häusern erschleißen lassen. Konkret soll das „Versprechen“ des betriebswirtschaftlichen Feldes der Logistik für die Lösung der Kosten- und … Ineffizienzen dargestellt und Handlungsempfehlungen abgeleitet. Die Einordnung der Logistik in einen breiteren branchenstrukturellen … will be derived.On a more theoretical level the role of logistics management will be described in a broader research …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009451142
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Critical Success Factors of the BOOT Procurement System: Reflections from the Stadium Australia Case Study
Jefferies, Marcus; Gameson, Rod; Rowlinson, Steve - 2002
Recent trends in the provision of infrastructure development indicate that the private sector is playing an increasingly important role in the procurement process. This trend has partly arisen out of a necessity for the development of infrastructure to be undertaken at a rate that maintains and...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009458991