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An analysis of the Norwegian economic policy during COVID-19
Helgesen, André Kim; ; Bengtsson, Ådne (Master thesis, 2021)This paper discusses the impact of COVID-19 on the Norwegian economy in the short, medium, and long term. Moreover, it will discuss and analyze the economic policy response and its effects. In addition, we will look at ... -
Are environmentally friendly firms more vulnerable during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Zhang, Dengjun; Fang, Yingkai (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)The COVID-19 pandemic has affected supply and demand to a large extent. Declining demand for firms' output has caused significant financial stress for all kinds of firms worldwide. Production that requires environmental ... -
Auction versus direct sale: the effect of buyers and sellers on prices
Sogn-Grundvåg, Geir; Zhang, Dengjun (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-11-27)This study examines the question of selling agricultural commodities by auction or directly. Hedonic price analysis using transaction data from the sale of frozen cod in Norway shows that buyer–seller matches explain 32.4 ... -
Auksjon eller kontrakt? Råfisklagets omsetning av fryst hvitfisk
Sogn-Grundvåg, Geir; Zhang, Dengjun; Dreyer, Bent (Nofima rapportserie;, Research report, 2019-06)Denne rapporten presenterer resultater fra analyse av Råfisklagets omsetning av ombordfryst torsk, hyse og sei for perioden 2009–2017. Resultatene viser at omsetning gjennom auksjon går ned og at salg på kontrakt øker. I ... -
Brands, Labels, and Product Longevity: The Case of Salmon in UK Grocery Retailing
Asche, Frank; Sogn-Grundvåg, Geir; Zhang, Dengjun; Cojocaru, Andreea-Laura; Young, James A. (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-01)In recent years, the number of ecolabels and country-of-origin labels has grown substantially in seafood markets globally. This makes it more difficult for retailers and producers to communicate and demonstrate their ... -
Capacity utilization under credit constraints: A firm-level study of Latin American manufacturing
Zhang, Dengjun (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020-08)In developing countries, the credit market usually is underdeveloped. Low access to credit affects firms' production decisions and restrains them from optimizing inputs to achieve the maximum output. This article examines ... -
Commodities failing in auctions: The story of unsold cod in Norway
Sogn-Grundvåg, Geir; Zhang, Dengjun (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)This study addresses how commodities that go unsold at auction perform when they are subsequently sold directly or at auction. Given that the share of unsold commodities is up to 50% in some markets, this is an important ... -
Comparative analysis of environmental performance measures and their impact on firms' financing choices
Zhang, Dengjun; Wellalage, Nirosha Hewa (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)This study investigates the roles of different measures of environmental performance in firms' financing choices. Environmental performance is measured through energy-efficiency investments, energy intensity, and energy ... -
Competition in a fish auction: The case of Atlantic cod in Northern Norway
Sogn-Grundvåg, Geir; Zhang, Dengjun; Dreyer, Bent (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-11)This study investigates the role of bidder numbers in fish auctions, a neglected area of past research and one that is of key importance for optimal use of limited marine resources. The study of a Norwegian auction for ... -
Corporate environmental responsibility and financing patterns: Does firm size matter?
Zhang, Dengjun (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)This article provides a comprehensive assessment of the impact of corporate environmental responsibility (CER) on financing patterns of working capital and fixed investment. Financing sources include internal funds, equity, ... -
Credit constraints and the severity of COVID-19 impact: Empirical evidence from enterprise surveys
Zhang, Dengjun; Sogn-Grundvåg, Geir (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)The COVID-19 pandemic decreases firm revenue and raises the demand for liquidity, resulting in increased financial stress for firms throughout the world. In attempts to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 crisis, governments ... -
Customer environmental concerns and profit margin: Evidence from manufacturing firms
Zhang, Dengjun; Xie, Yifan (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022-03)This study evaluates the impact of customer environmental concerns on manufacturing firms’ profit margin. Eco-conscious customers may have a high demand for green products and are willing to pay a price premium for those ... -
Determinants of capital structure in the hospitality industry: Impact of clustering and seasonality on debt and liquidity
Sikveland, Marius; Xie, Jinghua; Zhang, Dengjun (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Volatile seasonal demand and geographic clustering of firms are two important factors affecting the capital structure of hospitality firms. In this paper, we investigate the capital structure determinants of hospitality ... -
Eco-Labeling and Retailer Pricing Strategies: The U.K. Haddock Market
Zhang, Dengjun; Sogn-Grundvåg, Geir; Asche, Frank; Young, James A. (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018-05)In attempts to differentiate their store imagery, grocery retailers frequently introduce new products, which are often rich in extrinsic attributes such as claims regarding healthiness and environmental sustainability. ... -
Eco-labels and product longevity: The case of whitefish in UK grocery retailing
Sogn-Grundvåg, Geir; Asche, Frank; Zhang, Dengjun; Young, James A. (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019-08)In recent years, eco-labeling has become an increasingly used tool to signal sustainable sourcing of (sea-) food. While the literature has focused on price premiums associated with the labels, it is noted in this paper ... -
Eco-labels and product longevity: The case of whitefish in UK grocery retailing
Sogn-Grundvåg, Geir; Asche, Frank; Zhang, Dengjun; Young, James A. (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019-08)In recent years, eco-labeling has become an increasingly used tool to signal sustainable sourcing of (sea-) food. While the literature has focused on price premiums associated with the labels, it is noted in this paper ... -
Er det forskjell i lønnsomheten mellom restauranter ledet av innvandrere og nordmenn?
Cunkap, Ngun Lian Thang (Master thesis, 2022)I denne oppgaven undersøker jeg om det er forskjeller i lønnsomheten mellom restauranter ledet av innvandrere og nordmenn, og om denne sammenhengen er avhengig av størrelse på restaurantene. Utvalget i oppgaven min er ... -
Evaluering av auksjonsplikten for fryst torsk og sei - Faglig sluttrapport
Sogn-Grundvåg, Geir; Bendiksen, Bjørn Inge; Nyrud, Thomas; Zhang, Dengjun (Nofima rapportserie;, Research report, 2024-06)Denne rapporten evaluerer prøveordningen med delvis auksjonsplikt for fryst sløyd og hodekappet (H/G) torsk og sei som ble igangsatt ved årsskiftet 2021/2022. Muligheten for å overta egen fangst ble også fjernet. Ordningen ... -
Evaluering av auksjonsplikten for fryst torsk og sei. Delrapport 1
Sogn-Grundvåg, Geir; Bendiksen, Bjørn Inge; Nyrud, Thomas; Zhang, Dengjun (Nofima rapportserie;, Research report, 2023)Denne rapporten gir en «løypemelding» halvveis i evalueringsprosjektet og er basert på data for hele 2022. Etter ønske fra næringen har FHF forlenget prosjektet med ett år slik at hele 2023 også vil bli inkludert i den ... -
Firm Size, Commodity Price, and Interdependence Between Firm-Level stock prices
Zhang, Dengjun; Myrland, Øystein; Xie, Jinghua (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016-08)This study aims to investigate the interdependence between stock prices of salmon firms listed at Oslo Stock Exchange and to evaluate how this correlation is affected by firm size and salmon commodity price. Technically, ...