Essays about: "current economy in USA"

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  1. 1. A framework for sustainable adaptive reuse of industrial buildings : Testing the developed adaptive building reuse framework on the case of The Plant in Chicago, USA

    University essay from KTH/Urbana och regionala studier

    Author : Friedrich Hampel; [2020]
    Keywords : adaptive reuse; framework; sustainable urban development; The Plant; industrial buildings;

    Abstract : Sustainable urban development is one of the dominant movements in the urban planning realm in the 21st century. It focuses mainly on improving current life while keeping future effects to an extent with which future life is not restricted. READ MORE

  3. 2. Digital Services Tax - A feasible solution for Taxation of the Digital Economy?

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen; Lunds universitet/Juridiska fakulteten

    Author : Pernilla Bergvad; [2020]
    Keywords : Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : During the 21th century, digitalization is considered the most important development of the modern global economy. Tax avoidance is a growing issue for governments globally, that are loosing lots of tax money to finance public welfare systems supporting healthcare, educational institutions and infrastructures. READ MORE

  4. 3. Recyclability by Design for Multilayer Plastic Flexible Packaging

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Förpackningslogistik

    Author : Sonika Singh; [2020]
    Keywords : Recyclability by design; multilayer flexible packaging; PE; PP; plastic recycling; circular plastic economy; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Various recyclability by design (RBD) guidelines for multilayer plastic flexible packaging (MPFP) were assessed for consistency among parameter values. 9% consistency was observed, which is on the lower end of devised consistency scale. READ MORE

  5. 4. Carbon footprint and energy use of transport in the supply chain of pulses for Swedish human consumption

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Energy and Technology

    Author : Emelie Sundin; [2020]
    Keywords : transport; pulses; carbon footprint; energy use;

    Abstract : Transport play a key role in the global economy. Through international trade characterized by large scale, long distances and complex distribution systems, consumers have access to a wide range of products from all over the world. READ MORE

  6. 5. Motivation in the Gig Economy : A Case Study of Gig Workers in the IT and Business Consulting Industry

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

    Author : Kristin Karlsson; Johan Wranne; [2019]
    Keywords : Gig economy; gig worker; motivation; consulting; IT; Business; entrepreneurial motivation; Gig-ekonomi; giggare; motivation; konsultverksamhet; IT; Business; entreprenöriell motivation;

    Abstract : The number of self-employed has been rising and it is estimated that 20–30% of the working-age population in the EU-15 and the U.S. is involved in some form of independent work. This growth is driven by technological advancements, changing work values and an overall need to adapt to a high-change environment. READ MORE