Search for dissertations about: "Equity issue"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 28 swedish dissertations containing the words Equity issue.

2. 21. Large-Scale Road Network Vulnerability Analysis

   Author : Erik Jenelius; Lars-Göran Matsson; Michael G. H. Bell; KTH; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; vulnerability; risk reliability; transport; infrastructure; road network; Other social sciences; Övrig samhällsvetenskap;

   Abstract : Disruptions in the transport system can have severe impacts for affected individuals, businesses and the society as a whole. In this research, vulnerability is seen as the risk of unplanned system disruptions, with a focus on large, rare events. READ MORE

4. 22. Confronting the ecology of crisis : The interlinked roles of ecosystem-based adaptation and empowerment

   Author : Stephen Woroniecki; LUCSUS; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; empowerment; transformation; power; ecosystem-based adaptation; frames; nature-based solutions; ecosystem services; reflexivity; sustainability science; climate change adaptation;

   Abstract : Nature-based solutions (NBS) focus on the material functioning of ecosystems as part of a transformative response to societal challenges. NBS represent a growing response to climate change with a range of interventions emerging across the world to address the causes and effects of climate change. READ MORE

5. 23. Towards a sustainable mobility paradigm? An assessment of three policy measures

   Author : Fredrik Johansson; Greger Henriksson; Jonas Åkerman; Pelle Envall; Sprei Frances; KTH; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Sustainable mobility paradigm; Social Practice Theory; Mobility services; flexible parking requirements; Planering och beslutsanalys; Planning and Decision Analysis;

   Abstract : Transportation and mobility are important components in the organisation and structure of people´s daily activities, but the transport sector has considerable environmental impacts, e.g. greenhouse gas emissions and land use. READ MORE

6. 24. Contract Choice and Trust in Informal Groundwater Markets

   Author : Yashodha Yashodha; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Output-shared contract; Fixed-price contract; Lab-in-field experiment; Random parameter model; Endogenous matching; Omitted variable bias; Trust; Altruism; Kinship;

   Abstract : Bargaining and Contract Choice: Evidence from Informal Groundwater Contracts Informal market arrangements are often in place when formal institutions are too weak to establish a formal mechanism for resource allocation. In this paper, we study informal groundwater contracts in India, in particular, the bargaining power of sellers and buyers. READ MORE

7. 25. The extent and determinates of internet corporate reporting by Malaysian listed companies

   Author : Saeid Homayoun; Marita Blomkvist; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Redovisning och styrning; Accounting and Control;

   Abstract : In response to the wave of well-publicized corporate scandals, firms in the US, New Zealand, Singapore and other countries have enhanced its transparency via adoption of Internet technology that provides a new way for firm to make continuous disclosure of corporate information. This is an important and emerging financial reporting issue worldwide as more public listed firms now executive their transaction and events online and prepared online and real-time financial reports. READ MORE