Essays about: "economic systems"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 1864 essays containing the words economic systems.

  1. 16. ENERGY CRISIS AND CLIMATE CHANGE

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Alva Rödström; [2023-02-07]
    Keywords : Energy crisis; climate crisis; war; de-politization; fossil fuels; capitalism; renewable energy; conflict; climate activism; social movements; energy systems; sustainability;

    Abstract : The energy crisis affects households, companies and countries all over Europe. But at the same time, it is a climate crisis. The aim with this research is to understand the climate perspective’s role in the energy crisis. READ MORE

  3. 17. Small but mighty: Learning outcomes and impacts of microplastic focused citizen science

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

    Author : Rita Hjelm; [2023]
    Keywords : sustainability science; community science; non-profit; impact; socio-ecological systems; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Microplastics are a present and future threat to the sustainability of coastal socio-economic systems. Current solutions and management could be improved by developing citizen science programs to foster community engagement and knowledge generation. However, research is limited on the actual learning outcomes and impacts of citizen science. READ MORE

  4. 18. Brick by Brick: Exploring Sustainable Operations in the Built Environment : A Comparative Case Study of Swedish Real Estate Organisations' Decision-Making Processes

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Operations Management

    Author : Oscar Alawi; Nawar Alolabi; [2023]
    Keywords : Sustainable operations; Decision-making processes; Sustainability performance; Management systems and certifications; Built environment.;

    Abstract : The purpose of this study was to investigate the decision-making processes of real estate organisations in the built environment with respect to sustainable operations, as well as how they relate to management systems and building certifications. In the study, we utilised the proposed framework by Schrettle et al. READ MORE

  5. 19. Techno-economic analysis and simulation of low temperature district heating networks

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Energi och byggnadsdesign; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljö

    Author : Ilia Iarkov; [2023]
    Keywords : Low-temperature district heating; Modelica; BTES; LCA; LCC; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : The continuous increase in global energy consumption has led to a greater focus on the energy required for heating buildings. This thesis presents a techno-economic model for analysing low-temperature district heating networks coupled with a geothermal heat source. READ MORE

  6. 20. Smart Warehouses : A case study of organizational planning in unpredictable environments

    University essay from Jönköping University/JTH, Logistik och verksamhetsledning

    Author : Anna-Sara Meisingseth; Jacob Nilsson; [2023]
    Keywords : Smart warehouse; RCSR; Industry 4.0; Industry 5.0; organizational planning; economic sustainability; social sustainability;

    Abstract : Purpose – The study aimed to investigate long-term organizational planning in a smart warehouse environment with unpredictable demand to understand how these organizations are able to make sustainable decisions from a social and economic perspective.   Methodology – To fulfil the purpose of the study, a single case study was conducted which included six interviews and two observations at the case company. READ MORE