Search for dissertations about: "Peer to peer based production"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 21 swedish dissertations containing the words Peer to peer based production.

  2. 6. Essays on behavioral economics and policy design

    Author : Mónica Marcela Jaime Torres; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Spillover effects; Social information; Randomized evaluation; Social norms; Peer effects; Water utilities; Common Agricultural Policy; Micro-analysis of farm firms; Panel data models; Subsidy decoupling;

    Abstract : Chapter 1: Social norms and information diffusion in water-saving programs: Evidence from a randomized field experiment in Colombia This paper investigates spillover effects of a social information campaign aimed at encouraging residential water savings in Colombia. The campaign was organized as a randomized field experiment, consisting of monthly delivery of consumption reports, including normative messages, for one year. READ MORE

  4. 7. Upscaling Circular Business Models in Fashion Retail Value Chains

    Author : Emelie Hultberg; Rudrajeet Pal; Högskolan i Borås; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; circular business models; fashion industry; scalability; resource based theory; dynamic capabilities; retail value chain; cirkulära affärsmodeller; modeindustrin; skalbarhet; resursbaserad teori; dynamiska förmågor; värdekedjor; Textil och mode generell ; Textiles and Fashion General ;

    Abstract : The textile industry is currently operating in an unsustainable manner that is based on overproduction and wasteful, resource-draining practices. Therefore, recently, the concept of circular economy has been presented as a possible solution and a way forward. READ MORE

  5. 8. Emerging networks of power: Exploring sociotechnical pathways towards future electricity systems based on renewable energy technologies

    Author : Kristina Hojcková; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; entrepreneurs; context; sociotechnical systems perspective; Technological Innovation System; Multilevel Perspective; electricity system; transition pathways; incumbents; renewable energy; energy users;

    Abstract : In the effort to fight climate change, electricity systems around the world are undergoing a transition from fossil-fuelled to renewable energy-based production of electricity. The transition can, however, be attained in several radically different ways, ranging from global or continental super-grids, via local smart-grids, to self-sufficient off-grid communities and households of electricity prosumers. READ MORE

  6. 9. Potential of Acacia angustissima, Leucaena pallida and Mimosa scabrella in agroforestry systems on a Rwandan Ferralsol

    Author : Marguerite Mukangango; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; []
    Keywords : LANTBRUKSVETENSKAPER; AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES; LANTBRUKSVETENSKAPER; AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES;

    Abstract : Agroforestry using coppicing legume trees and shrubs is a way to improve livestock fodder quality and soil fertility in the tropics. However, tree establishment and appropriate management are challenging, hampering their integration into agriculture and livestock systems. READ MORE

  7. 10. Biological control of plant-parasitic nematodes by the fungus Clonostachys rosea

    Author : Mudassir Iqbal; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; []
    Keywords : LANTBRUKSVETENSKAPER; AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES;

    Abstract : Plant diseases caused by plant-parasitic nematodes are serious constraints to sustainable crop production due to high yield losses, the persistent nature of these nematodes and a lack of efficient control methods. Biological control is a promising approach to reduce plant diseases caused by nematodes. READ MORE