Essays about: "Cost-benefit"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 226 essays containing the word Cost-benefit.

1. 1. An Environmental and Health Benefit and Cost analysis of Renewable Energy in Nigeria : A comparison between the investment in solar energy plant and hydropower plant

   University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/Institutionen för kultur och samhälle

   Author : Ruth Ashibuogwu; [2024]
   Keywords : Environment; Health; Solar Energy and Hydropower;

   Abstract : This study analyses the environmental and health benefits associated with the use of renewable energy sources, focusing on the costs and savings involved. The research employs a comprehensive cost-benefit analysis approach, comparing the costs associated with generating energy from a 10 megawatts solar energy power plant versus a 10 megawatt hydropower plant. READ MORE

3. 2. Assessing the Effectiveness of Urban Trees with Skeletal Soils in Flood Risk Mitigation

   University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

   Author : Molly Boberg; [2024]
   Keywords : Flood Management; Climate Adaptation; Nature-Based Solutions NBS ; Urban Trees; Skeletal Soil; Hydrologic Modelling; MIKE; Översvämningshantering; Klimatanpassning; Naturbaserade lösningar; Stadsträd; Skelettjord; Hydrologisk modellering; MIKE;

   Abstract : With increased urbanization and climate change, heavy rainfall events and urban floods are becoming more frequent. To meet the demands for effective climate adaptation strategies and mitigation measures, Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) have received increased attention. READ MORE

4. 3. Assessing the Costs and Benefits of Proactively Adding Features in opensource system Bitcoin-Wallet: A Simulation study

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för data- och informationsteknik

   Author : Ramzi Samir Masoud Abu Zahra; [2023-08-03]
   Keywords : Simulator; annotations; traceability;

   Abstract : Objective: This paper builds on previous research and expands on the cost-benefit analysis of proactive feature annotation, with a focus on using Java to validate the findings from a real-world case study. Background: The significance of features within a system lies behind the need to locate them as they often necessitate identification for enhancement, and editing-related activities. READ MORE

5. 4. Genetic Data Privacy and Consumer Choice Behavior: An Exploratory Study on Direct-To-Consumer Genetic Testing

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Inês Raeiro; Xuexin Li; [2023-07-03]
   Keywords : consumer privacy; privacy calculus theory; trust; genetic data privacy; direct-to-consumer genetic testing; consumer choice behavior;

   Abstract : The rapid growth of the Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Testing (DTC-GT) industry has raised significant concerns regarding the collection, storage, and use of highly sensitive genetic information. This study aims to address the existing research gaps by examining consumer privacy and choice behavior in the context of DTC-GT. READ MORE

6. 5. Sustainability-Linked Bonds - A Case Study of H&M

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

   Author : Waldemar Andersson; Larysa Karsayeva; [2023]
   Keywords : Sustainability-linked bond; fast fashion; green financing; transition;

   Abstract : The thesis investigates the sustainability-linked bond issuance by fast fashion company H&M in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic. The study contributes to existing literature by providing observations of real-world practitioners on the cost-benefit considerations of SLB issuance, in particular, challenging the notion of a "free lunch", conversely concluding that the greatest concern is attributed to potential reputational damage in the event of missed targets. READ MORE