Essays about: "The Decoupling Theory"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 42 essays containing the words The Decoupling Theory.

1. 1. A test of the Environmental Kuznets Curve in the Nordic countries

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för nationalekonomi med statistik

   Author : Anthon Kazemi; Nora Laurin; [2023-02-09]
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   Abstract : Climate change arising from global warming is an important issue for the global community to resolve for the prospect of a sustainable future. It is therefore crucial to gain understanding in how nations can contain the progression of global warming created by emissions of greenhouse gases. READ MORE

3. 2. A European Material Kuznets Curve

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Pyry Järvinen; Emil Fernström; [2023]
   Keywords : Material Kuznets Curve; Environmental Kuznets Curve; Economic Growth; Economics Development; Material Footprint; Emissions; Sustainable Growth; Decoupling; Europe;

   Abstract : This bachelor thesis investigates the correlation between 28 European countries’material footprints (MF), as proxied by their Raw Material Consumption (RMC)per capita, and the environmental impact indicated by their carbon dioxide (CO2)emissions per capita, respectively, with their economic development, measured bytheir purchase power parity adjusted gross domestic product (GDP) per capita,during the period of 2008 to 2019. Specifically, through the theoretical frameworkof the Environmental Kuznets Curve (EKC) and by utilizing Fixed EffectsOrdinary Least Squares regression models as well as Pooled Mean Groupestimation, the thesis asks whether or not evidence can be found for the possibleexistence of an EKC, an inverted-U shaped relationship between environmentaldegradation and economic development, within this European context. READ MORE

4. 3. The Correlation Between CO2 Emissions and GDP in Bhutan - A Threat to Carbon Neutrality?

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen

   Author : Sofia Wollnert; [2023]
   Keywords : Bhutan; Gross Domestic Product GDP ; Carbon dioxide CO2 emissions; Carbon Neutrality; Environmental Kuznets Curve EKC ; The Decoupling Theory; Green Growth; Degrowth; Gross National Happiness GNH ; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : The nexus between environmental degradation and economic growth is becoming of greater importance globally and in order to limit global warming at an increase of 1.5 ° C there needs to be a net zero-transition towards carbon neutrality. READ MORE

5. 4. Parallel Operation of Grid-Forming Power Inverters

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

   Author : Alessia Camboni; [2023]
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   Abstract : The use of renewable energy sources has been increasing during the last few years, both to obtain a less impacting energy production, and because of the limited fossil resources. Renewable sources are connected to the grid using inverters, which can be controlled in two main modes, grid-following, and grid-forming. READ MORE

6. 5. Changing everyday waste sorting practices : a qualitative study of the relation between organisational strategic communication and everyday waste sorting practices in Sweden

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

   Author : Emilia Hultman; [2023]
   Keywords : Strategic communication; social practice theory; environmental communication; waste sorting practices; municipal waste management; social change;

   Abstract : All EU member states are supposed to meet the EU goals for material recycling of consumer packaging waste. Despite having established systems for collection of packaging waste and recycling processes, Sweden has not been able to reach these goals. READ MORE