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1. 1. RBC with Endogenous Health

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för nationalekonomi

   Author : Linnéa Ekberg; Rasmus Grehn; [2023]
   Keywords : Business cycle; Health; Health investment; Time allocation;

   Abstract : The purpose of this paper is to contribute to the limited literature on RBC models with endogenous health accumulation. To this end, we develop an infinitely lived agent model with endogenous health, productivity shocks, and health shocks. Health is conceptualized as a capital stock in accordance with the Grossman model. READ MORE

3. 2. Won't Somebody Please Think of the Children? - A Study Examining If and How Adolescent Health Is Affected by the Business Cycle

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Hannes Wiklund; [2023]
   Keywords : Health; Mental health; Health economics; Macroeconomic conditions; Recessions; Adolescent; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : This thesis examines the impact of macroeconomic shocks on adolescents health, specifically those aged between 14 and 18 years. Using data from the Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS) covering U.S. states from 1999 to 2019, this study investigates various health outcomes and behavioural variables among high-school students. READ MORE

4. 3. Smart components : Creating a competitive edge through smart connected drive train on mining machines

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

   Author : KAJOL SINGH; [2021]
   Keywords : Drivetrain; downtime; sensor system; operating data; planned maintenance; spare parts inventory; Drivlina; stillestånd; givarsystem; driftsdata; planerat underhåll; reservdelsinventering;

   Abstract : Major drivetrain components of the Epiroc machines like axles, gearboxes, transmission, torqueconverter, clutch, and bearings are critical components which are focused upon in this thesis. Failure of these major component results in breakdown of the vehicle and if early fault detection is not existing, then this causes engineers and technicians to spend a substantial amount of time to identify the root cause of the failure. READ MORE

5. 4. Sustainable Product Development and Sourcing

   University essay from KTH/Industriell produktion

   Author : Shreyas Bharadwaj; [2021]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : From product development to supply chain there is conventionally a great focus on improving product performance, decreasing time to market and reducing costs. In order to develop and source a sustainable product, many other aspects need to be included and evaluated. READ MORE

6. 5. Understanding supply chain uncertainties that might hinder an expansion of coffee husk-biochar production in Vietnam

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för teknisk ekonomi och logistik

   Author : Rikard Grill; Erik Brundin; [2020]
   Keywords : Supply chain uncertainties; supply chain responsiveness; biochar; Vietnamese coffee industry; activated carbon.; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Purpose - The purpose of this thesis is to increase the understanding of supply chain uncertainties that might hinder an expansion of coffee husk-biochar production in Vietnam, and understand how the coffee husk-biochar supply chain can be configured to address these uncertainties. Methodology - A case study regarding the potential use of coffee husk-biochar as raw material for activated carbon was used to conduct this research. READ MORE