Essays about: "Sixten Hager"

Found 2 essays containing the words Sixten Hager.

1. 1. Bitcoin Mining in Sweden

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Miljö- och energisystem

   Author : Sixten Hager; [2022]
   Keywords : ASIC; Bitcoin; Bitcoin mining; proof-of-work; blockchain; district heating; heat recovery; climate change; Sweden; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Bitcoin mining is an industry which for many years has been criticized for its electricity consumption, which globally today equals roughly that of small countries such as Sweden, and its subsequent contribution to climate change. However, electricity consumption does not by default equals greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and not many studies have been done on the subject with a focus on Sweden, hence this study aims to provide some clarity to the otherwise opaque space of Bitcoin mining. READ MORE

3. 2. Environmental Policy Stringency and Economic Output

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Sixten Hager; [2019]
   Keywords : environmental regulation; policy stringency; economic output; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : This analysis examines the correlation between the stringency of environmental policies and the economic output in terms of real GDP. The data is covering real GDP, the stringency of market based as well as non-market based environmental policies, interest rates, total factor productivity and human capital. READ MORE