Abstract

This thesis presents an enhanced framework for valuing circular investments based on the Value Hill model using real options analysis. We propose a new flexible numerical methodology for valuing circularity using the Least Squares Monte Carlo simulation (LSMC) method of Longstaff and Schwartz (2001). The Value Hill model of circularity represents the course followed by the value of an asset, specifically after primary use. To validate the efficiency of our model, we conduct an empirical study on the smartphone business using the case of Apple. Results of our empirical analysis show that investing in circularity enhances financial value. Our model enables analysts, managers, and sophisticated investors to make more informed decisions when assessing such projects.

School

School of Business

Department

Management Department

Degree Name

MS in Finance

Graduation Date

Winter 2-28-2024

Submission Date

12-10-2023

First Advisor

Rim Cherif

Second Advisor

Malek Ben Abdel-Latif

Committee Member 1

Tarek El-Domiaty

Committee Member 2

Mohamed Bouaddi

Extent

54 p.

Document Type

Master's Thesis

Institutional Review Board (IRB) Approval

Not necessary for this item

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