Search for dissertations about: "environmental taxes"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 42 swedish dissertations containing the words environmental taxes.

  2. 16. Essays on economic policy on food consumption : environmental taxes, distribution and health

    Author : Sarah Säll; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES;

    Abstract : This thesis consists of four papers investigating the use of taxes on food consumption. The aim is providing policy information concerning what to eat from an environmental and health perspective. READ MORE

  4. 17. Environmental taxation - Empirical and Theoretical Applications

    Author : Åsa Löfgren; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Oil; Decomposition; Gasoline; Policy instruments; Causality; Political economy; Optimal taxation; Habit formation; Environment; Intertemporal choice;

    Abstract : This thesis consists of five self-contained articles, and hence each paper can be read independently. Still, all five papers have one important feature in common: environmental taxation. READ MORE

  5. 18. Comparative Assessment of Fuel-Based Systems for Space Heating

    Author : Åsa Karlsson; Miljö- och energisystem; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Energiforskning; Energy research; cogeneration; district heating; electric heating; external cost; carbon dioxide mitigation; detached houses; fossil fuels; Energy systems; bioenergy;

    Abstract : Replacing fossil fuels by biofuels and increasing energy efficiency are often considered to be options for reducing the net emission of greenhouse gases. This thesis presents the results of analyses of energy efficiency, emission and cost of whole energy system chains, from the natural resource to the end user when heating detached houses in a Swedish context. READ MORE

  6. 19. Optimisation of Local and National Energy Systems : Development and Use of the MODEST Model

    Author : Dag Henning; Carl-Johan Fogelholm; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY;

    Abstract : Energy may be supplied by a multitude of components. Computer simulation helps in finding a beneficial system design. The energy-system optimisation model MODEST has been developed, and it has been applied to municipal, regional, and national energy systems. READ MORE

  7. 20. Prospects for Bioenergy in Europe - Supply, Demand and Trade

    Author : Karin Ericsson; Miljö- och energisystem; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Energiforskning; Energy research; biofuel trade; perennial energy crops; co-firing; bioenergy policy; biomass production cost; potential biomass supply; Bioenergy; Europe;

    Abstract : Renewable energy sources (RES), such as biomass, can be used to address two important issues in Europe: climate change and energy security. If biomass is produced sustainably and used efficiently, bioenergy contributes very little to CO2 emissions. READ MORE