Essays about: "Climate change and economy"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 293 essays containing the words Climate change and economy.
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1. Closing loops, opening minds. The role of social capital for knowledge sharing relationships in circular value networks.
University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för företagande och ledningAbstract : In the wake of the threats of climate change and natural resource depletion, an increasing number of companies are aligning their strategies and operations with the concept of the circular economy. The circular economy transition can be enabled by companies adopting novel circular business models, embracing collaboration and knowledge sharing between partners in broad circular value networks. READ MORE
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2. Temperature Shocks and Price Stability
University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för nationalekonomiAbstract : This thesis investigates the interplay between temperatures and prices in an advanced economy context. To this end, I estimate the impulse response to a 1°C temperature anomaly on the UK economy. READ MORE
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3. Exploring risks of blue economy developments to people’s livelihood. A case study of Namibia’s coastal communities.
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för marina vetenskaperAbstract : Fuelled by the vision of the blue economy, marine sectors are developing and expanding at a fast rate. Though intended to be done in a sustainable matter, such developments often come with a large set of uncertainties and possible impacts on the environment as well as on the coastal communities who are depending on the natural environment to sustain their livelihoods. READ MORE
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4. WILL THE MUNICIPALITIES BENEFIT? : The impact of wind power deployment on the local economy- Evidence from Sweden
University essay from Umeå universitet/NationalekonomiAbstract : Investment in wind energy has increased rapidly in the past few decades in Sweden and is believed to be important for mitigating climate change and contributing to energy independence. Despite this, wind power projects are frequently met with local opposition, and many wind power projects are rejected by the municipal veto. READ MORE
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5. Bioeconomy Strategy effects in Rural Areas : A comparative study of the Alpine region and Inner Scandinavia
University essay from Stockholms universitet/Kulturgeografiska institutionenAbstract : The European Commission Bioeconomy Strategy aims to stimulate an ecologically sustainable economy to mitigate climate change, declining biodiversity, and as an economic and social strategy meant to provide jobs and stimulate growth. The aim of this research project is to understand how the European Commission Bioeconomy Strategy is being interpreted and implemented in two different rural European regions, Inner Scandinavia, and the Alpine region, and based on those findings discuss how a sustainable bioeconomy strategy can be understood primarily in relation to the ecological sustainability goals of decarbonizing the economy and protecting biodiversity. READ MORE
