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  1. 1. Consumers’ willingness to pay for food safety attributes of nectarines : A discrete choice experiment in the Polokwane Municipality of Limpopo, South Africa

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Kgodisho Tshipidi Mashego; [2023]
    Keywords : Food safety attributes; willingness to pay; discrete choice experiments; conditional logit; nectarines;

    Abstract : Consumer concerns about food safety are growing, and there is an increasing demand for quality fruits and vegetables. As such, fruit control procedures and standards should be based on understanding consumers’ choices and preferences. READ MORE

  3. 2. From AEC to NRC: A Paradigm Shift in U.S. Nuclear Energy Regulation and its Consequences for the Industry

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för nationalekonomi

    Author : Benjamin Leopardo; [2023]
    Keywords : regulation; nuclear energy; energy economics; industrial organization; synthetic control;

    Abstract : Concerns over energy security and climate change are pushing countries to reconsider their stances on nuclear energy and plan new buildouts. The success of nuclear energy has historically varied greatly, depending to a great extent on the legal and regulatory environment. READ MORE

  4. 3. Could foreign direct investments be a liability in Sub Saharan Africa in terms of corruption and the environment?

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Albin Bonde Sundberg; [2023]
    Keywords : Foreign Direct Investments Corruption Environment Exploitation; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Abstract This paper's objective is to bring context and important findings on how foreign direct investments can impact Sub Saharan Africa. Based on previous research and theory data has been collected and gone through several econometric tests to set up two different panel datas: 1. How FDI can impact CO2 emissions. 2. READ MORE

  5. 4. Public Participation in Sustainable Urban Development Strategies - A Tool for Improving Strategy Making or a Symbolic Means of Establishing Legitimacy?

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Ekaterina Faldina; [2023]
    Keywords : Community engagement; local authorities; Arnstein’s ladder; stakeholders; public participation; sustainable urban strategy; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : This thesis aims to analyse the relationships between key stakeholders in the process of developing and implementing an urban strategy using the example of the Sustainable Urban Development Strategy of the City of Saint Petersburg. This thesis is based on theories related to involving public participation in the planning and implementation of the city strategy and the options and perspectives of participation strategies for involving stakeholders. READ MORE

  6. 5. THE IMPACT OF DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY ON HOUSEHOLD ECONOMIC STATUS IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES. A CASE STUDY OF NIGERIA.

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Precious Chidinma Nwachukwu; [2023]
    Keywords : Digital Technology; Mobile Phone Ownership; Internet Usage; Household Wealth; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Over the past few decades, mobile and wireless technologies have been evolving rapidly which has influenced household income, wealth, and consumption levels, especially in developing countries. Specifically, this paper estimates the impact of digital technology on household economic status in Nigeria, the largest economy and mobile market in Africa. READ MORE