Essays about: "Market-based instruments"
Showing result 11 - 15 of 18 essays containing the words Market-based instruments.
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11. EU Competition Law and Environmental Protection - Integrate or Isolate?
University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionenAbstract : The European Commission has, in recent years, adopted an economic, consumer welfare-driven approach in its competition policy. Since the “modernisation” of the European competition law in 2004, the Commission has stated that “objective economic benefits” are necessary for the exemption in Article 101(3) TFEU to apply. READ MORE
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12. Pay as You Save or Save As You Pay? An evaluation of on-bill financing models for energy efficiency improvements
University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutetAbstract : This thesis aims to shed light on the impact of the so-called Pay as You Save® (PAYS ®) or on-bill programmes for energy efficiency improvements in the building sector. These programmes are based on an innovative financing model that was developed to overcome several barriers to the up-take of energy efficiency measures by households and businesses. READ MORE
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13. Market based and regulatory/enforcement mechanisms- assessment of impacts on timber trade between South-east Asia and Europe
University essay from SLU/Southern Swedish Forest Research CentreAbstract : Raised public concern in the European Union (EU) about the legality of its timber imports, the need to combat illegal logging and deforestation, and for promoting sustainable forest management practices, have pushed the EU commission to raise its standards and legality demands for wood imports. Combining literature review, structured interviews of importers and end-users of hardwood timber, and trade data analysis this study assesses the combined potential influence from the policy mechanisms FLEGT, the EU Timber regulation (EUTR), and different third party verification schemes on the timber trade between tropical countries and Europe. READ MORE
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14. The Economic Efficiency Of Market-Based Green Building Policy Instruments In China: A case study of the Chenghuaxinyuan Housing Scheme in Shanghai
University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutetAbstract : In order to curb emissions and resulting environmental problems caused by the rapidly growing energy use of its building sector, China has implemented a number of policy instruments to promote Green Building practices, including market-based instruments for energy efficiency in buildings. This thesis aims to evaluate the economic efficiency of these policy measures, using the Four-High Award of Shanghai and its application and impact on the Chenghuaxinyuan housing scheme as a case study. READ MORE
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15. Corporate Bond Financing of Real Estate Investments - A currently viable alternative to bank loans in Sweden?
University essay from KTH/Fastigheter och byggandeAbstract : After the recent financial crisis real estate companies in Sweden experienced difficulties obtaining funding for both new projects as well as refinancing of current investments. The situation in the credit market has since then improved but the refinancing problems that real estate companies experienced during this time has made firms aware of this risk and many companies now seek to diversify their funding sources. READ MORE
