Search for dissertations about: "evaluating policies"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 42 swedish dissertations containing the words evaluating policies.

  2. 1. Understanding and Evaluating Policies for Sequential Decision-Making

    Author : Anton Matsson; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Observational data; Sequential decision-making; Reinforcement learning; Off-policy evaluation; Rheumatoid arthritis;

    Abstract : Sequential-decision making is a critical component of many complex systems, such as finance, healthcare, and robotics. The long-term goal of a sequential decision-making process is to optimize the policy under which decisions are made. READ MORE

  4. 2. Evaluating Social Programs: Active Labor Market Policies and Social Insurance

    Author : Laura Larsson; Jeffrey Smith; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Economics; Nationalekonomi; Economics; Nationalekonomi; nationalekonomi; Economics;

    Abstract : This thesis consists of three self-contained essays.Essay I evaluates two Swedish active labor market programs for youth during the early 1990s, namely youth practice and labor market training. A non-parametric matching approach is applied to estimate the average program effects. READ MORE

  5. 3. The value of evaluating and implementing pharmaceuticals

    Author : Kasper Johannesen; Martin Henriksson; Lars-Åke Levin; Magnus Janzon; Katarina Steen Carlsson; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

    Abstract : Pharmaceuticals are a central part of high-quality health care and a resource for improving population health. However, high prices set by private companies who develop and own the rights to new pharmaceuticals question the value that they contribute to the health care system. READ MORE

  6. 4. Tools for Evaluating Energy Efficiency of Steel Production : Lessons from Sweden and Europe

    Author : Johannes Morfeldt; Semida Silveira; Mats Söderström; KTH; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; energy efficiency; indicators; iron and steel sector; systems analysis; energieffektivitet; indikatorer; järn- och stålsektorn; systemanalys; Energy Technology; Energiteknik;

    Abstract : The European Union faces challenges related to climate change, security of energy supply, and competitiveness of European industries. Energy efficiency indicators are required for monitoring and controlling the effectiveness of policies such as the recently endorsed Energy Efficiency Directive. READ MORE

  7. 5. Brazilian land use policies and the development of ecosystem services

    Author : Flavio L. M. Freitas; Ulla Mörtberg; Gerd Sparovek; Martin Persson; KTH; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; LANTBRUKSVETENSKAPER; AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES; LANTBRUKSVETENSKAPER; AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Brazil; Land use policy; Forest protection; Ecosystem services; Biodiversity; Offsetting of legal reserves; Land and Water Resources Engineering; Mark- och vattenteknik;

    Abstract : Concerns related to global environmental changes due to land use changes have been driving international communities towards more sustainable land use systems. Brazil is a country of global strategic importance in this matter considering that it is the nation with the largest extension of preserved tropical native vegetation, recognised for its ecosystem services and high and unique biodiversity. READ MORE