Essays about: "Poverty, state"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 133 essays containing the words Poverty, state.

  1. 1. Unraveling the Complexities of Energy Poverty in Germany- A Comparative Analysis of Determinants, Dynamics, and Indicators

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Freya Leverenz; [2023-07-03]
    Keywords : Energy poverty; Dynamic random effects probit; Survival analysis; Capability approach;

    Abstract : This master thesis investigates the determinants and dynamics of energy poverty in Germany based on different calculation methods. Using a dynamic random-effects probit model, socioeconomic factors associated with a household’s risk of experiencing energy poverty are identified. READ MORE

  3. 2. The Impact of Restrictive Abortion Policies on the Socioeconomic and Demographic Composition of Mothers -The case of the House Bill 2 regulation in Texas 2013

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Maja Johnsson; Linnea Logström; [2023-06-29]
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    Abstract : The aim of this paper is to explore whether the implementation of the restrictive abortion policy House Bill 2 (HB2) in Texas 2013 impacted the abortion- and birth rates within the state, and whether the policy was associated with a change in the socioeconomic and demographic composition of women giving birth. For the first-stage regressions, state-level yearly panel data and a difference-in-difference framework are used to examine the impact of the policy on abortion- and birth rates. READ MORE

  4. 3. Energy Poverty: Geospatial Modelling in 2021 Berlin using publicly available data : KTH Thesis Report

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

    Author : Rita Aparici Quiñones; [2023]
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    Abstract : Energy services are essential for human development and well-being, and the unequal distribution of them leads to inequalities and vulnerabilities. Energy poverty, generally understood as the inability to heat a household, is an increasingly pressing issue that in the context of political and climatic instabilities could affect more and more households. READ MORE

  5. 4. Enabling Wet strength agent-reductions through CMC-addition; A case study investigating the possibilities to lower PAE in packaging board with CMC.

    University essay from Karlstads universitet/Avdelningen för kemiteknik

    Author : Sara Christenson; [2023]
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    Abstract : In 2015, the United Nations adopted 17 different sustainability development goals. These goals were set for the global community to be guided by – but also to follow thus slowingdown climate change, prevent inequality, end poverty and make sure that by 2030 all people enjoy peace and prosperity. READ MORE

  6. 5. Welfare state generosity and national identity: A study on institutions

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Wilhelm Hultin; [2023]
    Keywords : Welfare state; welfare state generosity; national identity;

    Abstract : National identity has in a growing field of literature been proposed as a possible tool which, if manipulated, can be used to construct institutions of social justice and particularly a redistributive welfare state. In contrast, decades of welfare state research is largely in consensus that redistributive welfare states were created in response to societal issues such as poverty, emigration and declining fertility rates. READ MORE