Essays about: "economic policy"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 1673 essays containing the words economic policy.

  1. 1. Towards a Green Techno-Economic Paradigm - The implications of EUs strategy to finance a sustainable growth on industry dynamics from a neo-Schumpeterian perspective

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Eric Lindh; [2020-07-23]
    Keywords : Sustainability; sustainable development; sustainable finance; industry dynamics; techno-economic paradigms; innovation; disruption; creative destruction;

    Abstract : The consequences of climate change are becoming more and more evident. Environmentalshocks in terms of massive forest fires, ferocious cyclones and droughts have become morefrequent leading to mass migrations and business disruptions. It has now been declared that wehave reached a tipping point and that further global warming is inevitable. READ MORE

  3. 2. The Effect of Environmental Policy Stringency on Environmental Innovations - A Cross Country Comparison

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för nationalekonomi med statistik

    Author : Anna Jahre; Anna Nordin; [2020-06-30]
    Keywords : Policy stringency; environmental-regulations; innovations; EPS; eco-patents; Porter Hypthesis;

    Abstract : This thesis is a cross-country comparison based on panel-data across 30 countries from 1990-2012. It uses a Negative Binomial Regression Model to test The Porter Hypothesis to see if environmental policy stringency affects the number of environmental innovations in a country. READ MORE

  4. 3. Queering the Growth Paradigm: A feminist critical discourse analysis

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Graduate School; Lunds universitet/Master of Science in Development Studies; Lunds universitet/Master of Science in Social Studies of Gender

    Author : Franziska Stambke; [2020]
    Keywords : Degrowth; Queer Theory; Feminist Critical Discourse Analysis; European Green Deal; Hegemony; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : The European Green Deal is an example of a growth-oriented environmental policy approach. However, from the perspective of Degrowth, the narrative of unlimited growth is criticized. Therefore, this thesis analyses resistant texts in reaction to the set of environmental policy initiatives proposed by the European Green Deal. READ MORE

  5. 4. Climate policies and the progress towards the 2030 Climate & Energy Goals in Northern and Western Europe

    University essay from Mittuniversitetet/Institutionen för ekoteknik- och hållbart byggande

    Author : Griet Verhaeghe; [2020]
    Keywords : 2030 Climate and Energy Goals; policy-mix; national policies;

    Abstract : Climate change has been a topic of growing interest and importance during recent times. Since early on, the European Union has profiled itself as a leader in the fight against climate change by developing a comprehensive climate strategy. READ MORE

  6. 5. Circular economy policy barriers: : An analysis of legislative challenges in white goods and automotive industry within the EU

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

    Author : Shadi Shams; [2020]
    Keywords : Circular economy; policy; legislative barriers; remanufacturing; service-based; white goods; automotive; Cirkulär ekonomi; policy; lagstiftningsbarriärer; återtillverkning; tjänstebaserad; vitvaror; fordon;

    Abstract : Increased consumption, depletion of natural resources and sustainability concerns have challenged the conventional linear model of production, consumption and disposal of products. Circular economy (CE) has become one of the most popular paradigms that can contribute to economic growth and concurrently satisfy sustainability ambitions. READ MORE