Essays about: "composite index"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 52 essays containing the words composite index.

  1. 11. Georgian Environmental Kuznets Curve: An Appropriate Estimation.

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Farahim Suleymanli; [2022]
    Keywords : Environmental Kuznets Curve; integrated processes; Planetary Boundary; Environmental Degradation Index; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Empirical EKC literature has conceptual flaws that arise due to the inclusion of polynomials and cointegrating relationships of powers of integrated processes. Additionally, previous studies focused on a narrow nexus between environmental degradation and economic growth that yield only a partial EKC. READ MORE

  3. 12. Assessment of hydropower mitigation measures for fish habitat rehabilitation with a coupled eco-hydraulic model : A case study on the Skålan-Äldern stretch

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Francesca Polato; [2021]
    Keywords : hydropower; mitigation measures; ecological flow assessment; hydraulic modeling; physical habitat models; vattenkraft; begränsande åtgärder; ekologisk flödesbedömning; hydraulisk modellering; fysiska livsmodeller;

    Abstract : In the past century, hydropower development in Sweden has been facilitated by the lack of appropriate environmental legislation. This exploitation has resulted in the current poor ecological status of most Swedish water bodies affected by hydropower, and in the need for new policies that reflect the 2000 European Water Framework Directive. READ MORE

  4. 13. Characterization of Nopal cactus cladode flours regarding dietary fiber and starch content, and their effects on postprandial glycemic regulation

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Livsmedelsteknik och nutrition (master)

    Author : Zhuohuan Li; [2021]
    Keywords : Nopal; Opuntia ficus-indica; Nutrition; glycemic response; diabetes; hydrolysis index; meal study; dietary fiber; applied nutrition; Agriculture and Food Sciences;

    Abstract : Background: Previous study found that 2 batches of Nopal flour supplied by the same suppliers at different time was performing different results in in vitro studies and the quality of Nopal flour might thus be different. Besides, investigation on whether the soluble or the insoluble fraction of the Nopal flour suspensions contributed to the glycemic modulation was still necessary. READ MORE

  5. 14. The Effect of Environmental Policy Stringency on Environmental Innovations - A Cross Country Comparison

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för nationalekonomi med statistik

    Author : Anna Jahre; Anna Nordin; [2020-06-30]
    Keywords : Policy stringency; environmental-regulations; innovations; EPS; eco-patents; Porter Hypthesis;

    Abstract : This thesis is a cross-country comparison based on panel-data across 30 countries from 1990-2012. It uses a Negative Binomial Regression Model to test The Porter Hypothesis to see if environmental policy stringency affects the number of environmental innovations in a country. READ MORE

  6. 15. Active versus Passive Investment : A China and Hong Kong comparison

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för ekonomistyrning och logistik (ELO)

    Author : Johanna Karlsson; Didrik Brinkestam Persson; [2020]
    Keywords : Active Investment; CAPM; China; Hong Kong; Index; Passive Investment;

    Abstract : Investors have been debating whether active or passive management is the better strategy for a very long time where the majority conclude passive investment the most beneficial strategy in terms of after cost. Due to limited research in emerging markets, this study examines whether active or passive management is the most remunerative strategy in mainland China and Hong Kong, considering the difference in attributes between the regions. READ MORE