Essays about: "FACTORS AFFECTING distribution"

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  1. 1. A Causal Analysis of Cat Bond Markets

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

    Author : Tim Matheis; [2023]
    Keywords : Cat bonds; Insurance-linked securities; Causal machine learning; Random forests;

    Abstract : This work is a contribution to the causal analysis of the catastrophe bond market, which has generated high excess returns over the last two decades. Since these excess returns remain partially unexplainable and the interest in catastrophe bonds is increasing, the causal study of the factors affecting their premiums is of high relevance. READ MORE

  3. 2. Health Care for All : A Qualitative Exploration of Health, Space, and Accessability in Kajiado, Kenya.

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för vårdvetenskap (VV)

    Author : Alice Ewing; [2023]
    Keywords : Accessibility; Kenya; Nursing; Spatiality; Universal Health Care.; Allmän hälso- och sjukvård; Kenya; Rumslighet; Tillgänglighet; Omvårdnad.;

    Abstract : Background: Health inaccessibility is a global phenomenon: as of today, askewed distribution of health care can be seen in both low- and high-incomecountries. Mostly affected are however nomadic people in Sub-Saharan Africa. READ MORE

  4. 3. When is Electric Freight Cost Competitive? : Computational modeling and simulation of total cost of ownership for electric truck fleets

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för ekonomisk och industriell utveckling

    Author : Anton Zackrisson; [2023]
    Keywords : electric freight; battery-electric trucks; total cost of ownership; decision making under deep uncertainty DMDU ; cost-competitiveness; exploratory modeling and analysis EMA ; EMA workbench; quasi-Monte Carlo method; VRP; EVRP; elektrifiering; godstransport; elektriska lastbilar; total ägandekostnad; kostnadskonkurrenskraft; ruttoptimering;

    Abstract : Battery electric trucks (BETs) offer environmental benefits in terms of reduced carbon emissions and enhanced energy efficiency but have been challenged with economic viability compared to conventional internal combustion engine trucks (ICETs) caused by substantial acquisition costs, limited charging infrastructure, and concerns regarding range and payload capacity.  Previous studies focus on TCO at the vehicle or policy level but overlook the system and firm-level impacts. READ MORE

  5. 4. Sources of ocean plastic pollution and pathways to develop sustainable plastic use : A Minor Field Study conducted in Cape Town, South Africa

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

    Author : Alma Hammarberg; Agnes Ritzer; [2023]
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    Abstract : Plastic pollution has become a pressing environmental issue worldwide, affecting coastal areas and marine ecosystems. This study focuses on the extent and consequences of plastic waste in Cape Town, aiming to provide insights into its sources, distribution, and potential mitigation strategies. READ MORE

  6. 5. Backlash Against Gender Equality? : A Cross-National Study on the Effect of Democratic Backsliding on Gender Equality

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Alva Lewald; [2022]
    Keywords : Democratic backsliding; gender equality; regression analysis; quantitative study;

    Abstract : This study analyzes the global impact of democratic backsliding on gender equality through cross-section regression analysis. As a wave of democratic backsliding is spreading around the world, scholars have started to notice a backlash against gender equality as well. READ MORE