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  1. 1. A Hidden Voting Gap? : How the Interaction Between Income and Depression Affects Voting

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Klara Danielsson; [2024]
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    Abstract : Depression has only in recent years been explored within political science, despite its deeply political causes and consequences. Previous research has found significantly lower political participation among people with depression and has especially focused on its negative effect on voting. READ MORE

  3. 2. Study case: The water-cooling effect on floating photovoltaic plants performance

    University essay from KTH/Energiteknik

    Author : Alice Dragon; [2024]
    Keywords : Solar photovoltaic; Floating photovoltaic; Performance analysis; Thermal loss; Panel Efficiency; Cooling effect; Solceller; Flytande solceller; Prestandaanalys; Termisk förlust; Panelens effektivitet; Kylande effekt;

    Abstract : Floating solar technology is relatively new, and it comes with its own set of challenges and opportunities. This master thesis focuses on understanding how Floating Photovoltaic (FPV) projects perform compared to Ground-Based Photovoltaic (GPV) projects, in specific weather conditions. READ MORE

  4. 3. Energy efficiency and fiscal incentives : A stochastic frontier analysis of Swedish manufacturing sectors 2008-2020

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Nationalekonomi

    Author : William Blombäck; [2024]
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    Abstract : This thesis is a case study of the Swedish manufacturing industry in which I measure how efficiently each sector uses energy (fuel and electricity) as input goods in their production processes, and how significant the impact of Sweden’s energy tax is in regard to energy efficiency. The purpose of this is to analyze energy security and preparedness for short-term demand shocks for electricity, as many ‘mega-investments’ of industrial nature are being planned in Sweden – which are predicted to require the installed capacity of Sweden’s electricity production to almost double by 2045. READ MORE

  5. 4. INFLATION ANDINTEREST : What does high inflation imply?

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Nationalekonomi

    Author : Hugo Sjövall; [2024]
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    Abstract : The objective of this paper is to examine the general relationship between the year-onyear inflation-rate and nominal interest rates, contributing to a better understanding of what high inflation implies for nominal rates. Although a heavily researched topic, economists still seem far from a consensus regarding the relation between these two variables; some papers suggest a strong relationship – while others reject the idea of an empirically observable relationship altogether. READ MORE

  6. 5. Prosperity with a purpose

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för nationalekonomi med statistik

    Author : Ebba Bengtsson; Lilian Landström; [2023-08-22]
    Keywords : Panel data; SDG index; Environmental impact; Economic growth;

    Abstract : In the current landscape, policymakers are confronted with a formidable task: striking the delicate equilibrium between ongoing economic growth and a sustainable transition. This dilemma forces a difficult trade-off in various sectors, where the pursuit of sustainability often entails sacrifices and compromises with regard to economic growth. READ MORE