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1. 16. Swedish Household Debt and the Effect of the European Union -An Econometric Time Series Analysis on Debt Ratio in Sweden

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för nationalekonomi med statistik

   Author : Magnus Kjell; Albin Myrbäck; [2022-07-07]
   Keywords : Household debt; European Union; Sweden; Co-Intergration; Time series analysis;

   Abstract : This paper examines the development of the debt ratio of Swedish households from 1987-2020 as well as its driving forces. By using econometric time series analysis variables that are suspected to impact the debt ratio are tested, including a dummy variable for the time since Sweden became a member of the European Union. READ MORE

3. 17. Property pricing around nuclear power plants : The case of three Swedish counties

   University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för ekonomi, teknik, konst och samhälle

   Author : Frida Hellman; Dennis Oredsson; [2022]
   Keywords : Hedonic pricing; property pricing; nuclear power plants;

   Abstract : The purpose of this essay is to perform an empirical test of the hypothesis that distance to an operative nuclear power plant will affect property pricing. The focus is on three counties in Sweden that have nuclear power plants. The hedonic pricing method is employed to fulfill the purpose. READ MORE

4. 18. Spatial dependence in the regional innovation performance of small- and medium sized enterprises : A spatial econometric approach to identifying the drivers of SME innovation in European NUTS regions

   University essay from Jönköping University/IHH, Nationalekonomi

   Author : Felix Sebastian Veit Ginzinger; [2022]
   Keywords : Geography in Innovation; SME Innovation; Spatial Dependence; Regional Science;

   Abstract : Being a crucial sector in Europe’s economy, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) require involvement in innovative activities to perpetuate their competitiveness. Nevertheless, European-wide funding programs that aim to foster innovation at the regional level have been criticized for not being adequately tailored to SMEs’ innovation patterns and dynamics. READ MORE

5. 19. Innovation as an Adaptive Response to Natural Disasters : a Dynamic Cross-Country Panel Data Analysis of the Impact of Floods on Risk-mitigating Patents

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

   Author : Emma From; [2022]
   Keywords : climate change adaptation; floods; innovation; natural disasters; patent; risk perception;

   Abstract : As climate change is increasing the intensity and frequency of natural disasters worldwide, the question of coping with extreme events is gaining more attention. Within the climate discourse, innovation is an essential adaptation strategy. READ MORE

6. 20. Estimating CO2 reductions from renewable energy sources : The impact of power system nonlinearities

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

   Author : Kristoffer Berglund; [2022]
   Keywords : CO2 reduction; Dispatch model; Econometric model; Unit commitment; CO2-reduktion; ekonometriska modeller; produktionssimuleringsmodeller;

   Abstract : Replacing conventional generation with renewable generation in power systems is essential for reducing CO2 emissions. It is important to know how effective renewables are in reducing CO2 emissions. Since CO2 reduction cannot be measured directly, different methods have been used to estimate reduction of CO2 emissions. READ MORE