A safety investment optimization model for power grid enterprises based on System Dynamics and Bayesian network theory

In recent years, frequent large-scale power grid accidents have caused serious economic losses and bad social impact, which has drawn great attention from power grid enterprises. As one of the key elements of production, safety investment plays an important role in improving the safety level and reducing accident loss. In this paper, System...

Investment Strategy for VIX Futures based on a Bayesian Approach to Term Structure Modelling

The VIX index, which is the expected volatility of the S&P 500 index in 30 days, is of interest to a lot of investors on the US financial market. Allowing the volatility of the financial market to be used as a trading tool gives rise to interesting investment opportunities, such as hedging and speculation. In this thesis we will be creating...

Investor-led urban development. Lessons from community-oriented investment strategies applied by developing investors in the United States.

In Dutch urban development practice the emphasis is shifting toward incremental development processes and private sector-led development. Being long term oriented the investor is commonly considered the central actor in future urban development. However, it insight is needed in how the investor can be committed to incremental urban redevelopment...

Life cycle of dwellings: A conceptual model based on Dutch practice