Search for dissertations about: "Economic Methodology"
Showing result 21 - 25 of 259 swedish dissertations containing the words Economic Methodology.
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21. Life histories across time and space : methods for including geographic factors on the micro-level in longitudinal demographic research
Abstract : Historical demography, which is the study of human population dynamics in the past, is central for understanding human behaviours and traits, such as fertility, mortality and migration. An important factor in demographic research is the geographic context. READ MORE
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22. The big picture : a historical national accounts approach to growth, structural change and income distribution in Sweden 1870-1990
Abstract : One fundamental point of departure for this thesis is the importance of addressing all three basic economic research questions: what is produced, with what and for whom and including them in the discussion regarding long-term macroeconomic performance. This could also be stated as that a consistent historical national accounts approach where both aspects of production and distribution are included can significantly enhance the research on macroeconomic historical issues. READ MORE
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23. Assessing New Economic Activity : Process and Performance in New Ventures
Abstract : According to Joseph Schumpeter, entrepreneurs introduce new combinations that create market disequilibria. However, entrepreneurs also create their businesses by acting on already existing opportunity, thereby moving markets towards equilibrium. In any case, entrepreneurs change the economy by creating new economic activity. READ MORE
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24. Solar Variability Assessment and Grid Integration : Methodology Development and Case Studies
Abstract : During the 21st century there has been a tremendous increase in grid-connected photovoltaic (PV) capacity globally, due to falling prices and introduction of economic incentives. PV systems are in most cases small-scale, installed on residential dwellings, which means that the power production is widely distributed and close to the end-user of electricity. READ MORE
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25. Digitalization, sustainability, and ecosystems : An application of social network analysis to the real estate sector
Abstract : Societies today have increasing economic, social, and environmental needs for their built environments. The performance of the built environment depends largely on urban development, with the role of digital technologies therein being a long-standing research topic. READ MORE