Essays about: "VSL"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 8 essays containing the word VSL.

  1. 1. Can we slow down? Challenges and possibilities of living slowerand simpler in Sweden

    University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för humaniora, utbildnings- och samhällsvetenskap

    Author : Sandra Österlund; [2020]
    Keywords : Slow living; voluntary simplicity; downshifting; minimalism; sustainability; social acceleration; social change;

    Abstract : This thesis takes its departure in the view of modern society as being characterised by a heavy focus on efficiency and economic growth, and perception that everything is moving faster and faster in line with Hartmut Rosa´s theory of social acceleration. The effects of this can be seen in rising numbers of stress related sicknesses and mental health problems, as well as a heavy pressure on the earths resources to facilitate continued growth. READ MORE

  3. 2. Access to Financial Services and Women´s Empowerment

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för nationalekonomi med statistik

    Author : Tobias Lindé; Madelene Spencer; [2015-09-07]
    Keywords : microfinance; empowerment; VSL; Malawi;

    Abstract : The objective of this study is to evaluate the relationship between membership in a Village Savings and Loans Association (VSLA) in rural Malawi and the empowerment of women. The data used in this study was collected through individual interviews with members of a VSLA operated by a local NGO. READ MORE

  4. 3. The Valuation of the Priceless

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Christoffer Knutsson; [2015]
    Keywords : Health Economics; VSL; Value of Statistical Life; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Life is generally viewed to be priceless, however, for an economy to work, there has to be some sort of value-placement on human life. The concept applied to attain such a value-placement is called the value of statistical life. READ MORE

  5. 4. A hydrochemical investigation and socioeconomic assessment in Rio Zapomeca river basin focusing on arsenic contamination

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Riskhantering och Samhällssäkerhet; Lunds universitet/Riskhantering (CI)

    Author : Axel Hagström; Anton Rydstedt; [2015]
    Keywords : geology; groundwater; drinking water; water contamination; water treatment; value of statistical life; cost-benefit-analysis; Resistivity; Arsenic; Risk; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : The awareness of problems concerning arsenic contaminated drinking water sources has during recent years increased. WHO (World Health Organization) decided in 1993 to lower the recommended limit of arsenic in drinking water from 50 μg/l to 10 μg/l, mainly due to observations of its carcinogenicity. READ MORE

  6. 5. Hydrochemical investigation and socioeconomic assessment in Rio Zapomeca river basin focusing on arsenic contamination

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk geologi; Lunds universitet/Väg- och vattenbyggnad (CI)

    Author : Anton Rydstedt; Axel Hagström; [2015]
    Keywords : water pollution; Kanchan filter; value of statistical life; cost-benefit-analysis; socioeconomic; premature mortality; resistivity; risk; groundwater; Nicaragua; geology; Arsenic; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : The awareness of problems concerning arsenic contaminated drinking water sources has during recent years increased. WHO (World Health Organization) decided in 1993 to lower the recommended limit of arsenic in drinking water from 50 μg/l to 10 μg/l, mainly due to observations of its carcinogenicity. READ MORE