Impact cases
Based on its broad field of research, NHH provides new insight and knowledge that has the potential to improve decision- and policymaking in the corporate world and in public institutions. In this way NHH’s research is a driving force contributing to a positive impact for people, businesses and society in general.
SMARTPHONES SHOULD BE OUT OF THE CLASSROOMS
A doctoral thesis from NHH sparked the debate on smartphone bans in schools: Sara Abrahamsson's research showed that banning phones led to better grades and less bullying. Now the government is tightening the rules on smartphone usage significantly.
TRANSFORMED THE SCHEDULING OF FOOTBALL LEAGUES AND WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS
Since 2005, those responsible for Chilean top-flight football have used NHH Professor Mario Guajardo’s mathematical models to schedule fixtures. His model is integrated also in the South American World Cup qualification system.
THE BJERKSUND-STENSLAND MODELS WENT GLOBAL
The NHH researchers Petter Bjerksund and Gunnar Stensland have developed option-pricing formulas used all over the world. Their models enables investors to generate an estimate for the best time to execute an American option.