Search for dissertations about: "private and university R D"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 9 swedish dissertations containing the words private and university R D.

2. 1. Strategists and Academics

   Author : Anders Broström; Hans Lööf; Björn Hårsman; Reinhilde Veugelers; KTH; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; public research; spillovers; university-industry; innovation; R D interaction; rationales for interaction; geographic proximity; R D strategy; Economics; Nationalekonomi;

   Abstract : This doctoral thesis consists of five self-contained essays on interaction in R&D between university researchers and private firms. Together, these essays explore the conditions under which private firms benefit from spillovers from publicly funded and organised research. READ MORE

4. 2. 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

5. 3. Influence of microstructure on debonding at the fiber/matrix interface in fiber-reinforced polymers under tensile loading

   Author : Luca Di Stasio; Janis Varna; Zoubir Ayadi; Alberto Barroso; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Fiber matrix interface; Debonding; Polymer-Matrix Composites PMC ; Finite Element Method FEM ; Linear Elastic Fracture Mechanics LEFM ; Polymeric Composite Materials; Polymera kompositmaterial;

   Abstract : At the end of the second decade of the XXI century, the transportation industry at large faces several challenges that will shape its evolution in the next decade and beyond. The first such challenge is the increasing public awareness and governmental action on climate change, which are increasing the pressure on the industrial sectors responsible for the greatest share of emissions, the transportation industry being one of them, to reduce their environmental footprint. READ MORE

6. 4. Technological Change in the Renewable Energy Sector : Essays on Knowledge Spillovers and Convergence

   Author : Jonas Grafström; Patrik Söderholm; Robert Lundmark; Francesco Nicolli; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Economics; Nationalekonomi;

   Abstract : The overall purpose of this thesis is to investigate the determinants of technological change in the renewable energy sector, with a special emphasis on the role of knowledge spillovers and convergence across countries. The thesis consists of a preface and five self-contained papers. READ MORE

7. 5. Industrial electricity demand and energy efficiency policy

   Author : Eva Henriksson; Joachim Schleich; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Economics; Nationalekonomi;

   Abstract : This dissertation consists of an introduction and five self-contained papers addressing the issues of industrial electricity demand and the role of energy efficiency policy. An important context for the study is the increased interest in so-called voluntary energy efficiency programs in which different types of tax exemptions are granted if the participating firms carry out energy efficiency measures following an energy audit. READ MORE