Search for dissertations about: "policy-making"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 147 swedish dissertations containing the word policy-making.

  2. 1. Microsimulation Models for Disaster Policy Making

    Author : Lisa Brouwers; Magnus Boman; Nick Gotts; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Microsimulation; Policy Making; Disaster Management; Computer science; Datavetenskap;

    Abstract : Two executable simulation models for answering policy questions were designed and implemented. The first for a flood management case, and the second for a disease transmission case that is currently underway. The flood simulation model differs from earlier natural disaster simulation models in several respects. READ MORE

  4. 2. Microsimulation Models for Disaster Policy Making

    Author : Lisa Brouwers; Magnus Boman; Nick Gotts; Stockholm University DSV; []
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  5. 3. Data driven mathematical models for policy making

    Author : Betty Nannyonga; David Sumpter; JYT Mugischa; LS Luboobi; Tom Britton; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; MATHEMATICS; MATEMATIK; Matematik med inriktning mot tillämpad matematik; Mathematics with specialization in Applied Mathematics;

    Abstract : This thesis consists of two papers. 1. Betty Nannyonga, D.J. READ MORE

  6. 4. Beyond Pigou: Climate Change Mitigation, Policy Making and Distortions

    Author : Alex Schmitt; John Hassler; Massimo Tavoni; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; climate change; climate-economy modeling; income taxation; time consistency; political instability; Economics; nationalekonomi;

    Abstract : This thesis consists of three essays.The first essay, “Optimal Carbon and Income Taxation”, analyzes carbon taxation while taking into account that taxes are set by national policy makers. I add two features, namely distortionary income taxation and lack of commitment to future policies, to a standard climate-economy model. READ MORE

  7. 5. Regional Nutrient Budgets in Forest Soils in a Policy Perspective

    Author : Cecilia Akselsson; Avdelningen för kemiteknik; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; pedology; cartography; climatology; Fysisk geografi; geomorfologi; marklära; kartografi; klimatologi; geomorphology; Physical geography; Miljökemi; Environmental chemistry; skogsteknik; skogsbruk; Skogsvetenskap; forestry technology; forestry; Silviculture; Näringslära; Nutrition; Växtekologi; policy-making; Plant ecology; regional scale; deposition; eutrophication; carbon sequestration; acidification; Nutrient budget;

    Abstract : Sweden's forests are one of its most important natural resources, as well as being important from ecological and social perspectives. Nutrient sustainability is essential to maintain the production capacity and reduce the effects of acidification and eutrophication. READ MORE