München, Techn. University, Diss., 2007.

本文探討基金投資人的投資行為是否存在處分效果(disposition effect)，以台灣開放式股票型基金來作檢定，研究資料期間從2001年7月至2006年7月，與以往研究文獻不同之處，本研究將基金區分為高、低風險兩類，再分別去檢驗投資人在不同風險下，其投資行為是否會有所差異。 本文採用變數門檻模型(threshold model in variable)，主要研究變數有研究變數為基金流入( )、基金流出( )、基金原始月報酬率( )、基金原始風險( )、基金市場調整後月報酬率( )、基金市場調整後風險( )、基金規模( )、基金月週轉率( )、基金經理費用率( )、其他項費用率( )共十個變數，每個變數分別有7503筆資料。 本研究發現，基金投資人在高風險下，其處分效果相當明顯，即投資人會急售獲利或是加碼績效佳的基金，但對於績效差的基金卻延遲贖回；而投資人在低風險下，其處分效果就變得不明顯。 此外，投資人在高風險下，對於基金規模大小以及基金費用率的高低會比較敏感，即在高風險下，投資人不偏好申購規模較大的基金及費用率較高的基金。

7 Abstract Disposition with real estate falls within the scope of present diploma thesis. The main goal of the thesis is the comparison of two legal orders which are, in many ways, similar; nevertheless, there might be found some differences which are described in textual matter. The thesis itself is divided into six chapters redundant, reflects a reform of Czech private law in progress and compares Czech doctrine with relevant case law. It is focused mainly on real estate disposition from the point of view of private law (however, some aspects of public law had to be taken into account) and lays emphasis on legal terms such as "thing", "immovable", "property", "ownership", "disposition" in their broader meaning, and "purchase agreement" (and other topics related to them). The introduction contains the outline of the structure, main goals of the thesis and a definition of the term "disposition". Disposition is perceived, as mentioned above, in largo sensu meaning and includes not only the right to make a legal act concerning the thing but also the owner's rights to use, posses, gain benefits and destroy the thing. Chapter two deals with the historical development of Finnish land law. General legal history is also taken into consideration. The following chapter discusses various kinds of things which may be...

Correlations between cattle disposition and meat quality were expected to be found, as well as differences in meat quality traits among contemporary groups, sires, and families nested within sires. Temperament effects on meat quality were evaluated in Nellore × Angus F2 cross cattle (n = 238) over a 3-yr period, with harvests twice a year. Five aspects of temperament -- aggressiveness, nervousness, flightiness, gregariousness, and overall temperament -- were evaluated at weaning and yearling ages, as well as an overall temperament score at slaughter. USDA quality grade, fat thickness, adjusted fat thickness, hot carcass weight, USDA yield grade, and chemical fat were correlated negatively (P < 0.05) with weaning temperament scores, aggressiveness, nervousness, flightiness, gregariousness, and overall temperament. No significant correlation was found between Warner-Bratzler shear and weaning temperament traits. USDA quality grade and live weight were correlated negatively (P < 0.05) with yearling temperament scores, nervousness, flightiness, gregariousness, overall temperament score as well as the temperament score observed at slaughter. Fat thickness and adjusted fat thickness also were correlated negatively (P < 0.05) with yearling gregariousness, yearling overall, and slaughter overall temperament. Yearling gregariousness was correlated positively (P < 0.05) with Warner-Bratzler shear from both ES and NON carcasses. Least squares mean differences were evaluated among contemporary groups, sires, and families nested within sires for overall temperament traits and meat quality traits. Contemporary group differences found were thought to be explained by environmental factors, as seen in contemporary group 5, which had the smallest ribeye possibly caused by the shortest feeding period. Steers sired by 297J had the lowest (calmest) temperament scores, most 12th rib fat, highest numerical yield grade, and the heaviest weights. Sire 437J had steers with the highest (wildest) temperament scores, the least fat and lowest numerical yield grade. This population was designed to identify QTL for economically important traits and appears to be useful for this purpose because of the differences found both between and within families.

This study investigated the behaviour of re-gifting using both qualitative and quantitative research methods. Re-gifting is the gift-giving behaviour of giving a gift that was previously given to you, to another with the pretence that you purchased the gift. The qualitative phase used semi-structured interviews to uncover an initial understanding of re-gifting behaviour from participants’ selected using purposive sampling. The main findings arising from this phase showed that re-gifters used three main factors to determine when it is appropriate to re-gift. These three factors, relationship, occasion and gift were used as the basis of the conceptual framework. This framework was then analysed using an online experiment with the use of vignette techniques which was the focus of the quantitative phase. The study focused on understanding what influences individuals decisions to re-gift. The main factors of interest were how the gift, occasion and relationships involved influenced re-gifting intentions. Re-gifting attitudes where analysed using the factors gift-giving attitudes, previous re-gifting experiences and frequency of re-gifting. A total of 211 responses were collected from Web users from around the world. The study suggests that re-gifters are influenced by the relationships involved and the type of gift, not the occasion. Re-gifting attitudes can be influenced by previous re-gifting experiences. This study has numerous practical implications, more specifically for retailers and charity organisations. This study adds major contributions to both gift-giving and disposition literature and introduces the area of re-gifting. Future research in cultural differences, gender differences and re-gifters versus non re-gifters suggested.

Thesis (doctoral)--Queen's University of Belfast, 2004. / BLDSC reference no.: DX235837.

Thesis--Freie Universität Berlin. / Includes bibliographical references (p. 9-15).

Thesis--Freie Universität Berlin. / Includes bibliographical references (p. 9-15).

x, 43 p. : ill. (some col.) A print copy of this thesis is available through the UO Libraries. Search the library catalog for the location and call number. / Increasingly, workers' compensation (WC) insurers are turning to claim disposition agreements (CDA) as a means of reducing costs. CDAs are agreements between injured workers and insurers that close claims for a lump sum payment in lieu of other payments to which workers may be entitled. Intuitively, CDA payment amounts are expected to vary in response to changes in WC benefit levels. Models for decision-making processes related to lump sum versus benefit streams suggest the opposite. This thesis examines the relationship between CDA amounts and permanent partial disability (PPD) using two models. The first model utilizes individual claim information before and after a legislated benefit increase in the state of Oregon. The second model examines aggregate claims and payments made over a 16-year period from 1990 through 1995. / Committee In Charge Dr. Jessica Greene, Chair; Dr. L. Leete; Dr. R. Irvin

A la base de cette étude, il y a le thème de la figure, entrevu comme le fondement possible d'une théorie de l‘architecture. Il s'agit de démontrer que toute architecture peut être décrite en terme de figure, dans laquelle résident ses propres règles et que ces règles découlent du sens qu'elle s'assigne ou dont elle est porteuse. On construit pour cela un modèle où les figures s'organisent entre elles au sein de structures appelées dispositifs. Comme dans tout modèle d'analyse morphologique, on effectue un découpage du champ de l'architecture en éléments premiers, qui s'organisent entre eux suivant des types de relations. Ce modèle théorique va être confronté à la description de tout type d'édifice (en fait une série définie dans un corpus) afin de pourvoir en retracer le sens et les principes. Après avoir examiné un certain nombre de figures, on va tenter d'en comprendre la logique, d'essayer de retracer le système dont elles relèvent. On va ensuite chercher à inventorier les relations structurelles, c'est à dire les rapports entre caractéristiques géométriques, éléments architectoniques, dispositions et configurations spatiales, et les significations qu'elles recouvrent. Après avoir reconnu les thèmes que déclinent ces rapports, on va analyser la nature profonde de ces rapports. Les catégories résultant des modes de composition observables dans l'architecture moderne du XXème siècle peuvent être envisagées selon les modalités décrites, c'est à dire d'un art de la composition signifiante parallèle à la simple rhétorique formelle ; différente en cela de la composition “classique“ à l'image du calcul des nombres complexes qui comporte une partie imaginaire. Il s'agit d'analyser les modes de composition dans leurs potentialités à produire du sens en générant des structures architecturales pouvant être réutilisées et réinterprétées dans toute une série d'œuvres possibles. Après avoir examiné la notion de figure à l'échelle de l'édifice, on va s'interroger sur la valeur de ce concept à l'échelle de la ville, et ce qu'il nous révèle. Sans faire l'inventaire historique de la forme urbaine, on va tenter de développer trois aspects particuliers de la figure appliquée à la ville, par rapport à la manière dont elle se présente dans des contextes donnés : la forme globale dans ce qu'elle reflète, soit la figure symbolique ; la ville comme programme, c'est à dire la propriété qu'a la figure de véhiculer l'information, de transcrire une description dans une forme mentale ; et la ville comme récit, soit la figure utopique qui s'attache à une fiction, dont la non-concurrence spatiale devient la modalité de composition. Nous avons ici les deux instances que nous allons envisager et illustrer par les figures qu'elles mettent en jeu dans les villes de fondation d'une part, et les villes idéales d'autre part. / L'auteur n'a pas fourni de résumé en anglais