Essays about: "Parallel Economy"

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  1. 1. Greening the grid of Indonesia - Second life application for Lithium-Ion Electric Vehicle batteries in Indonesia’s Energy System

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Innovation

    Author : Felix Kruse; Paula Runsten; [2023]
    Keywords : electrification; battery repurposing; renewable energy; net-zero emissions; energy storage systems; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : With the increasing energy demand from urban electrification, the growing economy and global warming, Indonesia has some extensive challenges ahead. Additionally, growing demand for Li-ion batteries is causing shortages of virgin battery minerals in parallel with the increasing demand for energy storage to accommodate electrification. READ MORE

  3. 2. Perceptions and Adoption of Cryptocurrencies in the Aftermath of the Greek Financial Crisis. A Study on the Region of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för data- och systemvetenskap

    Author : Stavros Apostolopoulos; [2023]
    Keywords : Cryptocurrencies; Financial crisis; Greece; Eastern Macedonia and Thrace; Consumers; Business owners;

    Abstract : This research study investigates the potential of cryptocurrencies in alleviating the consequences of the financial crisis and identifying new avenues for economic development in Eastern Macedonia and Thrace, Greece. It is motivated by the significant economic downturn experienced by Greece following the 2008 financial crisis, which led to a risk of bankruptcy and a drastic reduction in GDP per capita, with the consecutive implementation of capital controls further disrupting the financial transactions in the country. READ MORE

  4. 3. Could Tax Incidence Help Explain the Yellow Vest Movement? Evidence from France on tax incidence and heterogeneous effects of carbon and fuel taxation along the rural-urban spectrum

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för nationalekonomi

    Author : Ann-Charlott Pahl; Anton Persson; [2023]
    Keywords : Carbon tax; Fuel tax; Tax incidence; Distributional effects; Difference-in-differences;

    Abstract : There is a general consensus amongst economists that taxing carbon emissions is an efficient policy tool for combating climate change. To fully understand the thorny issues surrounding the political economy and distributional effects of carbon taxation, more attention should be paid to the rural-urban dimension. READ MORE

  5. 4. Nullis honoribus functus : Emotions, honour, and family among slaves and freedmen in the Roman Empire

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Antikens kultur och samhällsliv

    Author : Fabio Spalla; [2023]
    Keywords : Slaves; freedmen; emotionology; honour; dishonour; family; epitaphs.; Slavar; frigivna; emotionologi; ära; skam; familj; epitafier.;

    Abstract : Research on Roman slavery has mainly been focued on questions of market economy since the beginning of the twentieth century. With the interest in the treatment of slaves and their experience of slavery, the master-slave relationship has been the object of increased interests, until recent exploration of the influence of freed slaves' culture on traditional practices. READ MORE

  6. 5. Circular Design of a Network Speaker

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Innovation

    Author : Emma Christensson; Lovisa Bringman; [2023]
    Keywords : Circular Economy; Product Development; Design for Circularity; Design for Reuse; Network Speaker; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : The EU aims to be a circular economy by 2050, which is the driving force behind this master thesis. Circular transformation is one possible strategy to handle the climate crisis and achieve sustainable development. READ MORE