Essays about: "EU International Competitiveness"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 19 essays containing the words EU International Competitiveness.

1. 1. Deep-Decarbonization of the Industrial Sector through Electrification in France : Analysis of Current Status, Technologies and Policies

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

   Author : Alexandra Couchy; [2023]
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   Abstract : The increasing scientific awareness around man’s responsibility towards global warming has led to political decisions and actions, in order to try to curb the phenomenon of climate change. As a pioneer in tackling greenhouse gases emissions, Europe is committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, with emission reduction targets of -55% by 2030, and Member States have had to make plans to fulfil this goal. READ MORE

3. 2. The Problematisation of Work-Life Balance within the EU, Austria, and Sweden

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för ekonomisk historia och internationella relationer

   Author : Andrea Metzger; [2022]
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   Abstract : In this Master’s thesis it is asked how work-life balance is problematised within the EU, Austria, and Sweden, aiming to understand how certain representations of the work-life balance problem might contribute to the stagnation or progress of tackling gender equality matters. The research question is answered through the analysis of an EU Directive as well as Austrian and Swedish policies and debates applying a post-structural feminist perspective and the What’s the problem represented to be? approach. READ MORE

4. 3. Inclusion of maritime transportation in the European Union Emission Trading System - A study investing the effects on the Swedish forest industry

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Caroline Ferning; [2021-06-18]
   Keywords : EU ETS; Swedish forest industry; Competitiveness; Shipping; Maritime transportation;

   Abstract : Shipping has a leading role in our globalised world and accounts for 90 % of the global trade volume transported over the world. International Maritime Organization (IMO) forecasts that the demand for shipping will increase in the future, hence leading to a rise in emissions. READ MORE

5. 4. Trade effects of policy uncertainty: Evidence from the Brexit referendum

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Ellinor Olsson Kaalhus; [2021]
   Keywords : Trade policy uncertainty; Brexit; international trade; gravity model; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : This paper examines the trade effects of increased trade policy uncertainty following the Brexit referendum by viewing the referendum’s influence on UK exports of goods to EU27 during the time period 2012-2019. This is done to give insight of how trade policy uncertainty can impact real economic behaviour, even when no classical trade barriers are changed. READ MORE

6. 5. Does the price of carbon emissions within the EU ETS affect the level of exports from trading to non-trading countries?

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Charlotta Mohlén; [2021]
   Keywords : EU ETS; competitiveness; emissions trading; pricing carbon emissions; export; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : In recent years, the issue of the climate has aroused exponentially increasing interest and it is a common priority on the political agenda worldwide. The European Union Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) is the first and largest international system of trading with carbon emissions and it is sometimes described as the cornerstone in EU climate policy to combat climate change with its main objective to reduce carbon emissions. READ MORE