Search for dissertations about: "Economics of Renewable Energy"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 72 swedish dissertations containing the words Economics of Renewable Energy.
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1. Nudges, Prosocial Preferences & Behavior : Essays in Behavioral Economics
Abstract : Nudges are interventions based on behavioral insights and have received a great deal of attention in recent years. This dissertation investigates how nudges may affect prosocial preferences and behavior through their intended effects, but also their unintended consequences. READ MORE
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2. The economics of renewable energy support
Abstract : This dissertation consists of an introductory part and five self-contained papers, all related to the issue of promoting renewable power sources. Paper I provides an econometric analysis of the most important determinants of Swedish households’ willingness to pay a premium for “green” electricity. READ MORE
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3. SECURITY OF SUPPLY DURING THE ENERGY TRANSITION:THE ROLE OF CAPACITY MECHANISMS
Abstract : The push for clean energy has caused a rapid growth of renewables in the electricity supply mix of the EU. Although one would assume that the impact of these technologies is entirely positive, recent research and experience indicate that there is reason for concern namely regarding the security of supply. READ MORE
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4. Agents, auctions and interactions: Modelling markets for ecosystem services and renewable energy
Abstract : If we are to mitigate climate change and tackle other pressing environmental issues such as biodiversity loss, environmental policies will be crucial. The papers in this thesis all focus on how individual behaviour and lack of information affects the outcome of environmental policy, using agent-based models where individual actors and their behaviour are explicitly modelled. READ MORE
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5. The Role of Public Policies for Energy Technology Development : Their Innovation Effects and Interaction
Abstract : The overall purpose of this thesis is to analyze the role of public policies for technological development (i.e., innovation) in the renewable energy sector. The thesis consists of an introductory part and three self-contained papers. READ MORE