Essays about: "EU consumer policy"

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  1. 1. Mandating transparency on deforestation and ecosystem conversion

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

    Author : Moritz Driescher; [2023]
    Keywords : sustainability reporting; mandatory disclosure; deforestation; ecosystem conversion; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : The production of eggs, meat, and dairy products in the EU indirectly contributes to deforestation and ecosystem conversion (DEC) in Latin America due to extensive imports of soy for animal feed. This thesis explores under which preconditions the mandatory European Sustainability Reporting Standards for the agriculture and farming sector can increase transparency in the opaque soy supply chains and incentivize reductions of imported DEC. READ MORE

  2. 2. Are expert judgments a reliable tool for predicting farmer and food consumer decisions? : experimental evidence from a forecasting survey

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Adam Warren Kirby; [2023]
    Keywords : Experimental economics; forecasting; food-chain actors; food choice; agricultural policy;

    Abstract : Often trusted to provide sound recommendations and advice, experts from academia and industry are often relied upon throughout industries around the globe, and the food and agriculture industry is no different. We therefore ask, how accurate are these experts, and are they able to accurately forecast behavior from varying food chain actors such as farmers and consumers? Do these experts have a preconceived bias to one side or the other? These questions become increasingly important when considering policy developments such as the EU Farm to Fork strategy, which seek to integrate the consumer-facing food industry and the producer-forward agriculture industry, two policy realms that have historically remained relatively independent of one another. READ MORE

  3. 3. The impact of green taxes on waste reduction – A case study of the impact of two Spanish taxes to support the transition to a Circular Economy

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Lucía Cañas Rivera; [2023]
    Keywords : Circular Economy; Green Taxes; Landfill; LRSC; Plastic; SMEs; Waste;

    Abstract : The current global waste problem presents significant challenges worldwide, and Spain is no different. Factors such as rapid urbanization, population growth, intensive agriculture, linear production models, and changing consumption patterns contribute to the upward trend in waste generation. READ MORE

  4. 4. A legislative analysis of the legal framework governing restrictive business practices: A comparative study of the European Union and The Gambia

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för handelsrätt

    Author : Naffie Sissoho Bangura; [2023]
    Keywords : European Union; Competition Commission; TFEU; The Gambia; Competition Act.; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : Competition policy is important for the promotion of fair competition, preventing abuse of market power and protecting consumer and business interests. It is thus an area that builds and moulds itself according to the fabric or structure of society and eventually evolves by habitually adjusting to the dynamics of government economies. READ MORE

  5. 5. Swedish Consumers' Perception of Virtual Power Plants : A mixed-method study of VPPs

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Filip Pettersson; Roni Batti; [2023]
    Keywords : Virtual Power Plant VPP ; Perceived Value; Consumer Engagement; Technology Acceptance; Diffusion of Innovation; Switching Suppliers; Electric Vehicle EV ; Solar Panel;

    Abstract : The phenomenon of Virtual Power Plant (VPP) has gained increased attention in many parts of the world in recent years. In 2022 the European Union, in response to the rising energy prices as well as the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, set a goal of speeding up the process of creating a digital energy system (European Commission, 2022, p. 20). READ MORE