Search for dissertations about: "Complex Systems – Microdata Analysis"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 39 swedish dissertations containing the words Complex Systems – Microdata Analysis.

  2. 16. The reinforcement learning method : A feasible and sustainable control strategy for efficient occupant-centred building operation in smart cities

    Author : Ross May; Kenneth Carling; Mengjie Han; Pascal Rebreyend; Zoltan Nagy; Högskolan Dalarna; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Markov decision processes; Reinforcement learning; Control; Building; Indoor comfort; Occupant; Complex Systems – Microdata Analysis; Komplexa system - mikrodataanalys;

    Abstract : Over half of the world’s population lives in urban areas, a trend which is expected to only grow as we move further into the future. With this increasing trend in urbanisation, challenges are presented in the form of the management of urban infrastructure systems. READ MORE

  4. 17. Essays on firm dynamics in the Swedish wholesale trade sector

    Author : Zuzana Macuchova; Niklas Rudholm; Daniel Brandt; Martin Andersson; Högskolan Dalarna; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Wholesale trade; firm location; firm entry; firm relocation; firm growth; spatial distribution of firms; Complex Systems – Microdata Analysis; Komplexa system - mikrodataanalys;

    Abstract : This thesis consists of a summary and five self-contained papers addressing dynamics of firms in the Swedish wholesale trade sector.Paper [1] focuses upon determinants of new firm formation in the Swedish wholesale trade sector, using two definitions of firms’ relevant markets, markets defined as administrative areas, and markets based on a cost minimizing behavior of retailers. READ MORE

  5. 18. First-principle data-driven models for assessment of motor disorders in Parkinson’s disease

    Author : Taha Khan; Peter Funk; Mark Dougherty; Jerker Westin; Shahina Begum; Gunnar Klein; Mälardalens högskola; []
    Keywords : Computer Science; datavetenskap; Complex Systems – Microdata Analysis;

    Abstract : Parkinson’s disease (PD) is an increasing neurological disorder in an aging society. The motor and non-motor symptoms of PD advance with the disease progression and occur in varying frequency and duration. In order to affirm the full extent of a patient’s condition, repeated assessments are necessary to adjust medical prescription. READ MORE

  6. 19. Optimization heuristic solutions, how good can they be? : With empirical applications in location problems

    Author : Xiangli Meng; Kenneth Carling; Christoph Flath; Högskolan Dalarna; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Complex Systems – Microdata Analysis; Komplexa system - mikrodataanalys;

    Abstract : Combinatorial optimization problems, are one of the most important types of problems in operational research. Heuristic and metaheuristics algorithms are widely applied to find a good solution. READ MORE

  7. 20. Determinants and Effects of Central Bank Independence Reforms

    Author : Mats Landström; Karl-Gustaf Löfgren; Sven-Olov Daunfeldt; Andreas Bergh; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Monetary policy; institutional reform; central banking; price stability; political economy; delegation; institutional economics; inflation; time-inconsistency; accountability; nationalekonomi; Economics; Complex Systems – Microdata Analysis;

    Abstract : This thesis consists of four empirically oriented papers on central bank independence (CBI) reforms.   Paper [1] is an investigation of why politicians around the world have chosen to give up power to independent central banks, thereby reducing their ability to control the economy. READ MORE