Sökning: "Home bias"

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  1. 11. Well begun is half done : preoperative physical performance and home-based exercise in older adults undergoing abdominal cancer surgery

    Författare :Emelie Karlsson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Sammanfattning : The proportion of older adults continues to increase in Sweden and globally. Consequently, we are seeing an increase in diseases associated with aging, such as cancer. The primary treatment for abdominal cancer is surgery, and older adults receive surgery to a greater extent today. LÄS MER

  3. 12. Essays on Art Markets : insight from the international sculpture auction market

    Författare :Rustam Vosilov; Jörgen Hellström; Rickard Olsson; Christophe Spaenjers; Umeå universitet; []
    Nyckelord :SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Art markets; asset pricing; art finance; art economics; art auctions; sculpture market; art as alternative investment; art pricing; företagsekonomi; Business Studies;

    Sammanfattning : The main purpose of this thesis is to investigate the viability of sculpture as a potential alternative investment. This goal is achieved through partly assessing the market quality of the auction market for sculptures and partly by studying their long-run diversification potential. LÄS MER

  4. 13. Emotional orientation, brain function and genetics in adults and children : implications for development, and psychopathology

    Författare :Kara M Lindstrom; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Sammanfattning : The ability to attend or avoid emotional stimuli is important to our survival. Attending to potential threats can help us avoid danger; while attending to positive stimuli is important for our social function. For example, when we see a man with a knife it is important to run away, or avoid the threat so we are not harmed. LÄS MER

  5. 14. Retirement Planning: Portfolio Choice for Long-Term Investors

    Författare :Karl Erlandzon; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Nyckelord :SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Life-cycle; portfolio choice; pensions; Shiller-swap; defined contribution; defined benefit;

    Sammanfattning : This thesis consists of four papers. Common to the first three papers is the framework for analysis; a life-cycle model of a borrowing-constrained individual's consumption- and portfolio choices in the presence of uncertain labour income. The income process, taxes and pension systems are also realistically calibrated. LÄS MER

  7. 15. Why do older adults seek emergency care? The impact of contextual factors, care, health, and social relations

    Författare :Mahwish Naseer; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Sammanfattning : Background: Emergency department (ED) visits are becoming more prevalent globally. EDs provide care for acute health conditions, but some of these visits are driven by needs unmet by primary health care and social care for older adults, indicating ineffective social care and healthcare systems. LÄS MER