Essays about: "Public good investments"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 33 essays containing the words Public good investments.

  1. 6. Inclusionary housing in Copenhagen : An analysis on tenure type mix and socio-economic segregation

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för Urbana Studier (US)

    Author : Sjors Cornelis Kaasjager; [2021]
    Keywords : inclusionary housing IH ; housing policy; social mix; tenure type mix; socio‐economic segregation;

    Abstract : Since the foundation of the Nordic welfare state, architecture and urban planning have been central elements in the creation of post‐war, modern welfare cities. Ideals of healthy, socially conscious and productive capitalist futures have been articulated through housing design, planning strategies and infrastructure projects. READ MORE

  3. 7. Public support to clean energy technology start-ups : An international survey of practices and experiences

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

    Author : NIKITA PATIL; [2021]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Clean energy technologies will play a critical role in achieving net-zero 2050 ambitions globally. The clean energy technologies today in the prototype and demonstration stages of development will contribute to 50% emission reduction by 2050 in IEA’s net-zero emission pathway. Traditional industry sectors like iron and steel, cement etc. READ MORE

  4. 8. "Doing Well by Doing Good" - A Mantra that Holds During Times of Crisis?: A quantitative study about the effect of employee- and consumer-related CSR investments on company financial performance

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för redovisning och finansiering

    Author : Ulrika Heikkinen; Hannah Dietsche; [2021]
    Keywords : CSR; Macroeconomic Crises; Financial Performance; Covid-19; Corporate Social Responsibility;

    Abstract : The Covid-19 crisis led to employees shifting to a work-from-home environment and consumers reducing their overall consumption, changes which had overall negative implications on firms and their financial performance. Previous research suggests firms investing in employee- and consumer-related CSR should gain advantages, such as having more skilled and hard-working employees and higher consumer loyalty, both of which would be expected to be financially beneficial during these crisis times. READ MORE

  5. 9. Fiscal Policy, R&D and Innovation

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Maria Martin; [2021]
    Keywords : Innovation; R D; Tax Incentives and Direct Funding; Dynamic Fixed Effects; Macroeconomic Panel Data; Income Inequality.; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Innovation, made possible through Research and Development (R&D) is a major driving force of economic growth. Due to its quasi-public good nature investments in R&D is usually below the social optimum. Governments use different policy instruments to correct this market failure. READ MORE

  6. 10. Gestaltning av löpspår i staden : illustrerat i stadsdelen Veddesta, Stockholm

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Henry Larsson; Emil Olsson; [2020]
    Keywords : löpning; urbana löpspår; stad; folkhälsa; gestaltning; stadsplanering; landskapsarkitektur;

    Abstract : Plats för fysisk aktivitet och rörelse blir allt mindre i staden på grund av förtätning, som är en rådande trend inom planering i Sverige. Samtidigt ökar stillasittandet hos befolkningen vilket redan är ett allvarligt folkhälsoproblem. READ MORE