Search for dissertations about: "alcohol demand"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 28 swedish dissertations containing the words alcohol demand.

  2. 1. Essays on the Demand for Alcohol in Sweden - Review and Applied Demand Studies

    Author : Fredrik Berggren; Nationalekonomiska institutionen; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; economic theory; econometrics; Economics; frequency; intensity; quantity per period; rational addiction; cross-border shopping; monopoly; elasticities; taxation; demand system; alcohol demand; economic systems; economic policy; Nationalekonomi; ekonometri; ekonomisk teori; ekonomiska system; ekonomisk politik;

    Abstract : The review and Paper I present applications of economics to the use of alcohol. The review considers the demand for alcohol. The first paper also considers taxes and other alcohol policy measures, social costs and economic evaluations. READ MORE

  4. 2. Bridging the world : Alcohol Policy in Transition and Diverging Alcohol Patterns in Sweden

    Author : Nina-Katri Gustafsson; Karin Helmersson Bergmark; Mats Ramstedt; Ilkka Mäkinen; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; alcohol consumption; alcohol-related consequences; availability; price; EU; social change; Sociology; Sociologi; Sociology; sociologi;

    Abstract : The present dissertation aims at analysing the effects of recent alcohol policy changes. The traditional strict policy in Sweden had focused on high pricing and limited availability to control levels of alcohol consumed and thus alcohol-related harms. READ MORE

  5. 3. Characterization and Directed Evolution of an Alcohol Dehydrogenase : A Study Towards Understanding of Three Central Aspects of Substrate Selectivity

    Author : Emil Hamnevik; Mikael Widersten; Gerrit Poelarends; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Alcohol dehydrogenase; ADH-A; Biocatalysis; Directed evolution; Enantioselectivity; Enzyme kinetics; Enzyme mechanisms; Protein Engineering; Regioselectivity; Substrate selectivity; Biokemi; Biochemistry;

    Abstract : Many different chemicals are used in the everyday life, like detergents and pharmaceuticals. However, their production has a big impact on health and environment as much of the raw materials are not renewable and the standard ways of production in many cases includes toxic and environmentally hazardous components. READ MORE

  6. 4. State and industrial actions to influence consumer behavior

    Author : Erik Brockwell; Runar Brännlund; Robert Lundmark; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Taxation; legislation; regulation; health; environment; tobacco; alcohol; petroleum; electricity; gas; sugar; consumption; prices; signaling effect; almost ideal demand system; public policy; panel data; media expenditure; lobbying; vector error correction model; Economics; nationalekonomi;

    Abstract : This thesis consists of an introductory part and three papers.Paper [I] examines how taxes affect consumption of commodities that are detrimental to health and the environment. READ MORE

  7. 5. Availability and Salels of Alcohol : Experiences from Canada and the U.S

    Author : Björn Trolldal; Thor Nortsröm; Norman Giesbrecht; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Sociology; Sociologi;

    Abstract : This thesis consists of four papers, all of which focus on the effects of changes in the availability of alcoholic beverages on alcohol sales. The second paper also examines the effects of changes in the availability of alcohol on the incidence of fatal traffic crashes. READ MORE