Essays about: "BNP potential"

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1. 1. Education and Economic Development : A Case Study of Ghana

   University essay from Karlstads universitet/Handelshögskolan (from 2013)

   Author : Jakin Elikem Fui Yaw Ahlijah; [2023]
   Keywords : Ghana; Education expenditure; Economic growth; Granger causality test;

   Abstract : Ever since Ghana gained independence, its policy makers have identified education as a tool to foster economic growth and development. In recognition of the vast potential for national development that education presents Ghana, various governments have invested considerably in the sector. READ MORE

3. 2. EcoDesign in the Development of Furniture : Implemented Ecological Design Strategies and Life Cycle Assessment in a Swedish Context

   University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

   Author : Amanda-Kante Cham; [2022]
   Keywords : EcoDesign; product design; life cycle assessment; furniture; Ekodesign; produktdesign; livscykelanalys; möbler;

   Abstract : The European furniture industry manufactures approximately 28 % of furniture sold worldwide and accounts for about 10 % of the European Union manufacturing GDP. The industry heavily contributes to environmental burdens and is currently undergoing a transition influenced by scientific research supporting developments within European policies and directives. READ MORE

4. 3. Complementary measures beyond GDP to measure prosperity and well-being - design, use and experiences

   University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

   Author : Maria Jansson; [2022]
   Keywords : Economic welfare; Gross Domestic Product; Socioeconomic indicators;

   Abstract : Gross domestic product (GDP) has become an influential standard measure of national prosperity and well-being, although it does not necessarily indicate long-term prosperity and well-being. Therefore, alternative and complementary measures to GDP have been developed and promoted, both internationally and nationally. READ MORE

5. 4. Agricultural waste and wood waste for pyrolysis and biochar : An assessment for Rwanda​

   University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

   Author : Jenny Eliasson; Viktor Carlsson; [2020]
   Keywords : Biochar; Pyrolysis; Biochar feedstock characteristics; Agricultural waste; Composition crop residues; Wood waste; Agricultural production Rwanda; Ultimate analysis; Structural composition; Heating Value; RPR; Biokol; Pyrolysis; Råmaterialegenskaper biokol; Jordbruksavfall​; Sammansättning jordbruksavfall; Träavfall; Jordbruksproduktion Rwanda; Värmevärde;

   Abstract : A high priority in order to combat climate change is disposal of waste. In low-income countries, a large portion of biomass residues generated in the forestry, agricultural and industrial sectors could be usable, instead of being seen as waste. For instance, it could be converted into biochar, which is proven to have many environmental benefits. READ MORE

6. 5. Bid Forecasting in Public Procurement

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

   Author : Karim Stiti; Shih Jung Yape; [2019]
   Keywords : Bidding in public procurement; Count data regression; Economically most advantageous tenders; Lowest price tenders; Machine learning; Multiple linear regression; Nonparametric bootstrap; Position performance coefficient; Sealed-bid auctions; Stochastic dominance; Support vector regression.; Budgivningsmodeller I offentliga upphandlingar; Ekonomiskt mest fördelaktiga anbud; Förseglade auktioner; Lägsta-pris anbud; Maskininlärning; Multipel linjär regression.;

   Abstract : Public procurement amounts to a significant part of Sweden's GDP. Nevertheless, it is an overlooked sector characterized by low digitization and inefficient competition where bids are not submitted based on proper mathematical tools. READ MORE