Essays about: "Henrik Nordzell"

Found 2 essays containing the words Henrik Nordzell.

  1. 1. Costs and benefits of reducing greenhouse gas emissions through conversion of wetlands into forest

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Henrik Nordzell; [2015]
    Keywords : cost benefit analysis; wetlands; greenhouse gas emissions; carbon sequestration; forest; ecosystem services; biodiversity; recreational value;

    Abstract : This thesis calculates the costs and benefits of turning wetlands into forest in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Wetlands emit methane, which has a high global warming potential relative to carbon dioxide, while forests sequester carbon. READ MORE

  3. 2. Willingness to pay for improved maize seeds among smallholder farmers : a study of the input factor market in Kenya

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Anna Lenksjö; Henrik Nordzell; [2014]
    Keywords : Economics; Willingness to pay WTP ; Factor market; Kenya; Embu; Bondo; Smallholder farming; Inputs; Soil fertility management; Improved maize seeds; OPV; Hybrids;

    Abstract : Kenya is considered to be a developing country. This means that basic needs such as nutrition are not met for an extended period of time (www, Sida 1, 2012). Approximately half of the population is living under the poverty line (www, CIA 1, 2012). Agriculture is the largest sector in the country, employing 75% of the population. READ MORE