Essays about: "adoption intensity"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 16 essays containing the words adoption intensity.

  1. 1. The effect of knowledge on farmers’ intercropping adoption decisions : the perspective of Swedish farmers

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Frida Svensson; [2023]
    Keywords : Adoption; adoption intensity; double-hurdle model; knowledge; intercropping;

    Abstract : Intercropping is sustainable from both an economic and environmental point of view since it can increase yields, decrease input costs, make efficient use of available growth resources, increase crop biodiversity and natural biodiversity, suppress pests and diseases, and reduce land degradation. This makes the uptake of the practice important for future sustainable agricultural. READ MORE

  3. 2. Italian winegrowers’ acceptance of results-based agri-environmental schemes

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Margherita Muzzillo; [2023]
    Keywords : outcome-based agri-environmental schemes; Italy; contingent valuation method; common agricultural policy;

    Abstract : As the debate around the cost-effectiveness of outcome-based agri-environmental schemes (AES) is growing at the European level, the potential of the payment-by-results system is currently being explored by researchers and policymakers. These payment schemes have many benefits. READ MORE

  4. 3. Assessing Textile Raw Materials and Exploring Sustainable Sources for Future Renewable Textile Materials for IKEA of Sweden

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biosystems and Technology (from 130101)

    Author : Susan Lan; [2023]
    Keywords : drought; water scarcity; land degradation; cotton Gossypium sp. ; synthetic textiles; viscose; lyocell; IKEA; agro-waste; poplar Populus sp. ; bamboo Bambusoideae ; sustainability;

    Abstract : This degree project at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences has been conducted in collaboration with IKEA of Sweden. The textile industry contributes to significant environmental challenges, including pollution and global water scarcity. READ MORE

  5. 4. National Ambitions and International Reality : Swedish armed forces financial and organizational conditions and responses to the diffusion of military innovation 2014-2022

    University essay from Försvarshögskolan

    Author : Kristian Reimers; [2023]
    Keywords : swedish armed forces; major military innovation; adoption capacity theory; diffusion; military technology; organizational capital; financial capital; financial intensity; stealth aircraft;

    Abstract : In this thesis an analysis of the impact major military innovations (MMI), their introduction and diffusion has had on Sweden in light of the recent moves to join NATO. Stealth aircraft has been studied in particular as an example of a MMI that has diffused in Sweden’s neighboring area and whether and how it has impacted Sweden’s foreign policy alignment. READ MORE

  6. 5. Trading gender equality? : Examining the impact of exposure to gender equality through trade on the gender wage gap: A European multi-country approach

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Rebecca Rieschel; [2023]
    Keywords : Gender wage gap; gender economics; gender equality; international trade;

    Abstract : The analysis studies the spill-over effect of the gender equality of the trading partner on the gender wage gap. The aim is to contribute to the gender aspect of the literature studying the effect of globalisation on wage inequality, and especially to the very limited literature on the spill-over effect of the trading partner. READ MORE