Essays about: "Economic perspective"

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1. 1. A qualitative study of foreign aid and China’s role in economic and human development in Zambia

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för globala studier

   Author : Sue-Ellen Njekwa Ryberg; [2024-01-26]
   Keywords : Zambia; foreign aid; development; dependency; debt trap; Chinese loans;

   Abstract : The precedent of unrivaled lending in Zambia, to a great degree, and courtesy to the World Bank, has generated a normative and financial frame that puts forward economic prosperity as only being made manifest through lending in perpetuality. Zambia has in recent decades found itself in between both West and East spheres of power in terms of foreign aid and this has had an impact on its development. READ MORE

3. 2. Beyond the Crisis: A Safe Haven Analysis : Empirical Insights into the Divergence of Gold and Bonds for Portfolio Hedging

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

   Author : Anthony Baugi; Eugene Zhang; [2024]
   Keywords : Gold; Bonds; Safe Haven; Hedging; US Treasury; Volatility; Covid; Portfolio Theory; Asset Dynamics; Fiscal Policy; Monetary Policy; Financial Crisis; Asset Management; Risk Management; Portfolio Risk;

   Abstract : Purpose: This thesis investigates the relationship concerning traditional safe haven assets, gold and US 10-year treasury bonds during periods of market instability, specifically during the economic concerns raised by the COVID-19 pandemic. It assesses the hedging and safe haven properties of these assets and their dynamic nature throughout two periods of unconventional monetary and fiscal policy measures by the Federal Reserve & US Congress respectively. READ MORE

4. 3. Exploring potential E-fuel production pathways for maritime and aviation sectors in France : a techno-economic and environmental assessment

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

   Author : Mathieu Minaud; [2024]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : The aviation and maritime industries pose significant challenges for decarbonization, having increased activity in the past decade. One promising solution to limit emissions in these sectors is Electrofuels (E-fuel), derived from water electrolysis hydrogen and captured CO2 or nitrogen. READ MORE

5. 4. Unpacking the Agenda 2030 Puzzle : A Critical Discourse Analysis on SDGs 8 and 10 through the lens of the Post-Development approach

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)

   Author : Moa Bergsten; Saga Messering; [2024]
   Keywords : Development Discourse; Critical Discourse Analysis; Post-Development Theory; Agenda 2030;

   Abstract : Agenda 2030 has reached its half-way mark, making it a highly relevant topic to examine. A critical discourse analysis (CDA) is applied through this research to identify the underlying norms and values of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), 8 (decent work and economic growth) and 10 (reduced inequalities). READ MORE

6. 5. Sustainable consumption in a consumer society. A study of sustainable consumption policy in Sweden 1992–2022.

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för arkeologi och antik historia

   Author : Marie Karlsson; [2024]
   Keywords : Sustainable consumption; Consumer society; Consumer policy; Environmental policy; Policy analysis; Hållbar konsumtion; konsumtionssamhälle; konsumentpolitik; miljöpolitik; policyanalys;

   Abstract : This thesis explores how the topic of sustainable consumption has been discussed in Swedish policy-making between 1992–2022 by analysing policy documents including government official reports, government bills and government communications. The aim of the thesis is to understand how consumption has been discussed and problematised from a sustainability perspective in Sweden over time. READ MORE