Search for dissertations about: "policymaker"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 swedish dissertations containing the word policymaker.

  2. 1. Sustainable consumption for policymakers: measuring, learning and acting

    Author : Elena Dawkins; Viveka Palm; Mattias Höjer; Åsa Persson; Paul Ekins; KTH; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Sustainable consumption; environmental pressures; consumption-based indicators; footprint; policymaker; measuring; learning; action; Sweden; Planering och beslutsanalys; Planning and Decision Analysis;

    Abstract : Current patterns and levels of consumption are a key driver of unsustainable resource use and pollution, which contributes to global environmental degradation. Rapid reductions in environmental pressures are required to avoid irreversible loss of fragile ecosystems and social and economic crises. Consumption must become sustainable. READ MORE

  4. 2. Essays on political economy, information, and welfare

    Author : Johan Lagerlöf; Handelshögskolan i Stockholm; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES;

    Abstract : This dissertation consists of three essays. Essay 1: Lobbying, Information, and Private and Social Welfare. Lobbying is potentially welfare improving if it is a form of information transmission. This essay studies when and for whom this is the case. READ MORE

  5. 3. Evaluation of emerging forest-industry integrated biorefineries : Exploring strategies for robust performance in face of future uncertainties

    Author : Jonas Zetterholm; Elisabeth Wetterlund; Joakim Lundgren; Johanna Mossberg; Yawer Jafri; Damiana Chinese; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Biorefinery; Biomass; Forest industry; Biofuels; Investment; Gasification; Fast pyrolysis; Energiteknik; Energy Engineering;

    Abstract : Biorefineries have been promoted to reduce dependency on fossil resources, increase self-sufficiency, and revitalise rural areas. Commercial deployment of forest-based biorefineries has been slow, although academic research has identified several technology options as promising in terms of both costs and resource usage. READ MORE

  6. 4. Load Management in Residential Buildings: Considering Techno-Economical and Environmental Aspects

    Author : Juozas Abaravicius; Energihushållning; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY;

    Abstract : Load problems in electricity markets occur both on the supply and demand side and can have technical, economic and even political causes. Commonly, such problems have been solved by expanding production and/or distribution capacity, importing electricity or by load management. READ MORE

  7. 5. Elections, party politics and economic policy

    Author : Per Pettersson Lidbom; Alberto Alesina; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Economics; nationalekonomi;

    Abstract : This thesis consists of three papers on elections, party politics and economic policy.Do Parties Matter for Fiscal Policy Choices addresses the question whether parties matter for fiscal policy, i.e., government spending and the level of taxes. READ MORE