Essays about: "forces and effect"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 295 essays containing the words forces and effect.

  1. 1. Prosperity with a purpose

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för nationalekonomi med statistik

    Author : Ebba Bengtsson; Lilian Landström; [2023-08-22]
    Keywords : Panel data; SDG index; Environmental impact; Economic growth;

    Abstract : In the current landscape, policymakers are confronted with a formidable task: striking the delicate equilibrium between ongoing economic growth and a sustainable transition. This dilemma forces a difficult trade-off in various sectors, where the pursuit of sustainability often entails sacrifices and compromises with regard to economic growth. READ MORE

  3. 2. The Greenfee of Beta - Unraveling the Impact of Sustainability on Systematic Risk

    University essay from

    Author : Johannes Sigurdson; Chris Teow; [2023-06-30]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : This paper unravels the impact of sustainability on systematic risk. Literature suggests that enhanced sustainability reduces companies' systematic risk, thanks to e.g. product differentiation, a broader spectrum of investors holding the assets, or simply because there exists a specific ESG factor. READ MORE

  4. 3. The Drivers of Decoupling: The Influence of Political factors on CO2 Emissions using a two-way fixed effect approach

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Emilia Akbary; Daniella Söderling; [2023-06-29]
    Keywords : Fixed effects; Political indicators; Carbon emissions; Environmental Kuznets Curve; Decoupling; Sustainable Development;

    Abstract : The fight against climate change and the subsequent discussions about sustainable growth have been ongoing for decades. While multiple countries have successfully achieved sustainable growth, which is described as decoupling in the literature, it is still unanswered which factors are the key driving forces. READ MORE

  5. 4. Drop-weight impact tests on reinforced concrete beams

    University essay from KTH/Betongbyggnad

    Author : John Abdalnour; Milad Saliba; [2023]
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    Abstract : This master's thesis aimed to investigate the behaviour of reinforced concrete beams under dynamic loading conditions, specifically focusing on understanding shear failure. The study was conducted with KTH Royal Institute of Technology, the Swedish Fortifications Agency, and Tyréns. READ MORE

  6. 5. Cable Shape Optimization - Drag Reduction of Cables Used in Marine Applications

    University essay from KTH/Teknisk mekanik

    Author : Simon Garpenquist; [2023]
    Keywords : Wind Tunnel Experiment; Computational Fluid Dynamics; Aerodynamic Forces; Drag Reduction; Shape Optimization; Flow around Cylinders; Yacht Racing;

    Abstract : It is important to understand the aerodynamic properties of tensioned cables (e.g. used in suspension bridges and yacht riggings), both for drag reduction and vibrational suppression purposes. READ MORE