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Thesis (M. Sc.)--University of Hong Kong, 1992. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 128-130).

Thesis (M. Sc.)--University of Hong Kong, 2001. / Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Western Australia, 2005.

Thesis (M.S.)--Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1992. / Vita. Abstract. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 149-155). Also available via the Internet.

Group decision-making and equity predictions are topics that are interesting for academic research as well as for business purposes. Numerous studies have been conducted to assess the quality of forecasts by financial analysts, but in general these studies still show little evidence that it is possible to generate accurate predictions that in the long run create, after transaction costs, profits higher than the market average. This thesis investigates an alternative approach to traditional financial analysis. This approach is based on Internet group decision-making and follows the suggestion that a group decision is better than the decision of an individual. The research project follows a mixed-methods approach in the form of a sequential study with a field experiment. Different groups—consisting of lay people, but also financial professionals—were formed purposefully in different group designs to generate equity forecasts. The field experiment was conducted following an e- Delphi approach with online questionnaires, but also in-depth interviews with all participants. Data from financial analysts was used to compare the predictions from the groups with actual results of share prices. The data from the experiment suggests that there are different variables, in terms of the individual characteristics of the participants, which indicated significant impact on the quality of equity predictions. The predictions of some participants (e.g. “PID-S-plus” rated participants) are apparently of significantly higher accuracy. The findings from the study indicate that intuition plays a significant role in the decision-making process not only for lay people, but also for financial analysts and other financial professionals. However, there are observable differences in the intuitive decision-making of lay people and experts. While it was possible to observe that intuition is interpreted as “random guess” by poor predictors, it was found that good predictors base their intuition on several factors—even including fundamental and macroeconomic considerations. The findings of the experiments led to an explanatory model that is introduced as the ‘Deliberated Intuition’ Model. The model of deliberated intuition which is proposed here views prediction as a process of practice which will be different for each individual. The model proposes that a predictor will decide, consciously or semi-consciously, when they feel ready to rely on gut-feeling, or to undertake more analysis. Generally, it appears to contribute to a good prediction to think about the problem in different ways and with various techniques. The experiment indicated that (online-) groups are not per se better than individuals. The Deliberated Intuition Model might help to prepare better group settings and improve prediction quality. Apparently a combination of rational and intuitive techniques leads to the best prediction quality.

SILVA, Nubelia Moreira da. Nos meandros do Pacoti:os impactos socioambientais da atividade imobiliária nas comunidades do entorno da planície flúvio-marinha do rio Pacoti-Ceará. 2005. 127 f. : Dissertação (mestrado) - Universidade Federal do Ceará, Pró-Reitoria de Pesquisa e Pós-Graduação, Programa Regional de Desenvolvimento e Meio Ambiente - PRODEMA, Fortaleza-CE, 2005 / Submitted by Nádja Goes (nmoraissoares@gmail.com) on 2016-04-07T12:43:15Z No. of bitstreams: 1 2005_dis_nmsilva.pdf: 11838874 bytes, checksum: f92059686c590f4b50496ba66b3acf14 (MD5) / Approved for entry into archive by Nádja Goes(nmoraissoares@gmail.com) on 2016-04-07T12:43:36Z (GMT) No. of bitstreams: 1 2005_dis_nmsilva.pdf: 11838874 bytes, checksum: f92059686c590f4b50496ba66b3acf14 (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2016-04-07T12:43:36Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 2005_dis_nmsilva.pdf: 11838874 bytes, checksum: f92059686c590f4b50496ba66b3acf14 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2005 / Este trabalho discute a problemática socioambiental desencadeada pela atividade imobiliária e o conseqüente crescimento urbano na área de entorno da planície flúvio-marinha do rio Pacoti o qual ocorre por meio da implantação de condomínios, rede hoteleira e loteamentos. As omunidades que constituem o objeto de estudo desta pesquisa - Abreulândia, Mangabeira e Porto das Dunas - pertencem aos municípios de Fortaleza, Eusébio e Aquiraz respectivamente. O objetivo central desta pesquisa é analisar os impactos socioambientais originados das relações que os agentes imobiliários, o Estado e as comunidades locais estabelecem entre si e com o meio ambiente, dando ênfase às estratégias de resistência, constituídas e vivenciadas especialmente pelas comunidades tradicionais que habitam essa área. Para compreender a dinâmica cotidiana das comunidades em análise, foi necessária a efetiva participação da pesquisadora no dia-a-dia dessas comunidades, o que possibilitou o entendimento das atitudes, interesses, conflitos e a luta de classes que estabelecida entre os moradores dessas localidades. No trabalho foram utilizados depoimentos, fotografias, documentos oficiais e uma vasta literatura. A recuperação dos aspectos históricos foi fundamental para se compreender a maneira como ocorreu a ocupação desses espaços e permitiu apreender as mudanças de função desses lugares ao longo do tempo. Entende-se que os moradores originais estão vivendo em situação difícil, pois os recursos naturais que utilizam para sobrevivência estão se tornando cada vez mais escassos, conseqüência das constantes agressões que o meio ambiente sofre. O mercado imobiliário atuante nesses lugares faz com que o preço da terra se valorize, dificultando o acesso à moradia dos que pertencem a classes sociais menos favorecidas, o que origina o fenômeno da segregação socioespacial. É fundamental explicar tais processos, pois se faz necessário combinar o crescimento socioeconômico com a conservação dos recursos naturais e o direito de todos interagirem com a natureza na perspectiva do desenvolvimento sustentável.

A country’s mining policy climate is one of the critical drivers of exploration investment. In light of this, licensing is regarded as the means of optimally managing competing interests in the exploration and development of non-renewable resources through the existing legal and regulatory framework. This research assesses Sierra Leone’s exploration licensing regime within the context of the measures taken to mitigate and/or prevent speculation. It will also provide a deeper understanding of the notion of speculation and its drivers in the mining industry. As well as the context in which such measures have been crafted in the regime and applied in practice. With the ultimate objective being, to measure such provisions against the analytical framework, in respect of “best practice, as well as to identify potential gaps. The methodology adopted for this research involves desktop analyses of Sierra Leone’s current exploration licensing regime, based on recommendations from expert institutions and opinions on mineral exploration, policy, and regulations. It discusses four critical factors of an analytical framework, from which the respective mitigation measures are evaluated. The outcome of the research shows that Sierra Leone’s exploration licensing regime generally demonstrates an aspiration towards “best practice” in exploration licensing. However, the ultimate test of its efficacy invariably lies in strict and consistent adherence to the “equality before the law” and “good governance” principles. These principles form the bedrock upon which the four critical factors of the analytical framework was established. Against this background, the research proves that these principles have been breached in some instances, thereby encouraging speculation to thrive, and possibly impeding the development of the country’s mineral sector. / Mini Dissertation (MPhil)--University of Pretoria, 2019. / Public Law / MPhil / Unrestricted

Thesis advisor: Eve Spangler / This research aims at contributing to the prevailing literature on the causal origins of the 2008 Recession. Organizations within major investment finance very likely converged towards increased speculation as the result of a process called isomorphism. This approach engaged in a multiple-embedded case study of eight banks including Bank of America, J.P. Morgan Case, Wells Fargo, Bank of New York, Mellon Financial, Bank of New York Mellon, PNC Financial (or PNC Bank), and U.S. Bancorp. The work draws from a qualitative content analysis of quantitative accounting data disclosed under annual financial reports between 2003 and 2008. Trend analyses and accounting ratios were utilized to locate points of convergence in the financial data for these organizations. Conclusively, the research found convergence in the valuation of revenues during certain periods, the valuation of net-income during certain periods, the proportion of noninterest income to revenues, the liquidity ratio, the investment of mortgage-backed securities, outstanding total loans, and net cash used in financial activities. / Thesis (MA) — Boston College, 2016. / Submitted to: Boston College. Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. / Discipline: Sociology.

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