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1. Process intensification in mechanical pulping : Reduced process complexity and improved energy efficiency
Abstract : This work shows that, for newsprint quality grades, the production processes for mechanical pulp can be simplified, and the specific electrical energy demand can be reduced with around 600 kWh/ton (30%). The purpose of the work is to demonstrate how the production cost for mechanical pulps can be decreased through increased energy efficiency and reduced number of unit operations. READ MORE
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2. Pyrolysis of mixed plastics and paper to produce fuels and other chemicals
Abstract : As the world population and economy grow, higher consumption results in higher waste packaging, plastics and paper residues. Pyrolysis offers a way to recover fuels and other chemicals from this waste fraction. READ MORE
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3. Essays on Growth Econometrics and Endogenous Information
Abstract : On Testing the Relationship between Human Capital and Economic Growth This paper investigates existing methodologies for testing the so-called Nelson-Phelps approach versus the Lucas approach. The paper shows that one cannot distinguish between these approaches using the existing methodologies. READ MORE
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4. Essays on Societal Cost of Alcohol and Related Issues - A Health Economic Analysis
Abstract : The consumption of alcoholic beverages has wide effects, for example, causes premature mortality, prevents certain heart diseases, increases crime rates, and affects quality of life. The main problems with alcohol consumption from an economic point of view are lack of information for consumers when making consumption decisions, externalities, and the addictive nature. READ MORE
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5. Voluntary Information Sharing, Retail Pricing and Firm Performance
Abstract : Online information sharing by firms has created an unprecedented amount of data to analyze by researchers. While conclusions from research should be drawn with basis in sound theory, there has also emerged a need to supplement these theoretical considerations with advanced data collection, storage and analysis as well as reporting to decisionmakers. READ MORE