Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of California, San Diego, 1985. / Vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 233-261).

Aquest treball versa sobre el geògraf italià Franco Farinelli. La seva reflexió sobre la raó cartogràfica és una contribució important per la Geografia i la Història de la Cartografia. Per aquest motiu en aquest treball contribuïm a explorar i interpretar el significat i els efectes d’aquesta expressió – la raó cartogràfica. / This work has as a subject the Italian geographer Franco Farinelli. His thoughts on the Cartographic Reason are an important contribution to Geography and the History of Cartography. Therefore, this work contributes to the exploration and interpretation of the meaning and the effects of this expression – the cartographic reason.

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Submitted by Sara Ribeiro (sara.ribeiro@ucb.br) on 2018-11-09T18:21:24Z No. of bitstreams: 1 JoseHenriquedeOliveiraVarandaDissertacao2018.pdf: 3107527 bytes, checksum: ea06abcabf1c014758cc880bcf0b0726 (MD5) / Approved for entry into archive by Sara Ribeiro (sara.ribeiro@ucb.br) on 2018-11-13T16:00:57Z (GMT) No. of bitstreams: 1 JoseHenriquedeOliveiraVarandaDissertacao2018.pdf: 3107527 bytes, checksum: ea06abcabf1c014758cc880bcf0b0726 (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2018-11-13T16:00:57Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 JoseHenriquedeOliveiraVarandaDissertacao2018.pdf: 3107527 bytes, checksum: ea06abcabf1c014758cc880bcf0b0726 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2018-07-02 / This study evaluates which modifications can restore the theoretical performance of dynamic asset allocation strategies that uses insurance and leverage, specifically those known as Constant Proportion Portfolio Insurance (CPPI), when confronted with realistic premises and scenarios. Simulations using GARCH models are applied to assess the effects of path dependency and volatility on those strategies and to evaluate how selected modifications mitigates those effects. These modifications are tested using the Farinelli- Tibilleti ratio and derivations, like de Upside Potential Ratio. As main finding, the modifications that mitigates path dependency can restore the theoretical performance of portfolio insurance with high significance, making those preferred strategies in relation to Buy-and-Hold (BH) or Constant-Mix (CM) for most investors in several scenarios. This work also presents a novel modification, adapted for the risk-free market in Brazil, that resulted in the best performing portfolio insurance strategy with great significance. / Este trabalho avalia quais modificações reestabelecem o desempenho teórico das estratégias dinâmicas de alocação de ativos com seguro e alavancagem, denominadas Constant Proportion Portfolio Insurance (CPPI), quando confrontadas com premissas e cenários realistas. São realizadas simulações de modelos da família GARCH, com parâmetros estimados do mercado, para exercitar os efeitos da dependência do caminho e da volatilidade nestas estratégias e avaliar como as modificações selecionadas ajudam a combate-los. A significância das modificações é testada pela medida Farinelli-Tibiletti, sobre tudo a combinação que resulta na razão Upside Potential, onde conclui-se que existem modificações significantes que são capazes de resgatar o desempenho teórico da estratégia CPPI, inclusive tornando-a preferível às estratégias clássicas Buy-and-Hold (BH) e Constant-Mix (CM) em certos cenários. Por fim, o trabalho apresenta uma modificação inovadora, derivada do ajuste à realidade do mercado brasileiro, que acabou por apresentar o maior nível de desempenho relativo do método CPPI, com elevada significância.

One of the greatest mysteries in the history of music is the castrato singers of the Baroque era. Castration has existed for many thousands of years, but for the first time in history, it was used for artistic purposes. Who were these men who seemingly gave up their masculinity for the sake of music? By examining the time period and circumstances in which these musicians lived, an answer may be found. Exploring the economic, social, and political structure of the 17th and 18th centuries may reveal the mindset behind such a strange yet accepted practice. The in-depth study of their lives and careers will help lift the veil of mystery that surrounds them. Was their physical sacrifice a blessing or a curse? Was it worth it?