Search for dissertations about: "External cost"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 247 swedish dissertations containing the words External cost.
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1. External Fixation of Femoral Fractures in Children : Clinical, radiological and functional outcome and cost analysis
Abstract : The overall aim of this thesis was to evaluate the outcome when treating children for displaced femoral fractures with external fixation.In a consecutive and prospective study during the period 1993-2000, 96 children aged 3-15 years with 98 displaced femoral fractures were treated with external fixation and early mobilisation. The mean age was 8. READ MORE
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2. Considering external costs : Their influence on technical measures in energy systems
Abstract : It is well known that conversion of energy gives rise to several environmental problems. The impact on the environment and human health can involve substantial indirect costs for society. These indirect costs are also known as external costs, since the market often does not consider them. READ MORE
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3. External relations in the product development process : a study of biotechnology firms in Sweden
Abstract : The purpose of the thesis is to investigate how and why firms use external relations and collaboration in the innovation process. These issues are discussed at both industry and firm levels. READ MORE
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4. Valuation and pricing of traffic safety
Abstract : This thesis consists of six essays covering the topic of valuation and pricing of accidents. In the first essay a theory of the external marginal cost of accidents is presented. The external cost is dependent on the value of statistical life, the proportion internal cost and the so called risk elasticity, i.e. READ MORE
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5. Comparative Assessment of Fuel-Based Systems for Space Heating
Abstract : Replacing fossil fuels by biofuels and increasing energy efficiency are often considered to be options for reducing the net emission of greenhouse gases. This thesis presents the results of analyses of energy efficiency, emission and cost of whole energy system chains, from the natural resource to the end user when heating detached houses in a Swedish context. READ MORE