Essays about: "elasticity of substitution"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 10 essays containing the words elasticity of substitution.

1. 1. Synthesis and characterization of lactic acid-based elastomers

   University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomi

   Author : Afsaneh Makhdoumi; [2023]
   Keywords : Lactic acid; Elastomer; Bio-based elastomer; Renewable resource;

   Abstract : Synthesized polymer from bio-based and renewable resources reported as an attractive substitution for fossil-fuel based polymers. Therefore, this work has focused on using sustainable material for production of elastomers to reduce the environmental impact of fossil-based elastomers and overcome the shortage of non-renewable fuels. READ MORE

3. 2. Labour Demand Composition and Wage Responses in a Transition to a Clean Economy : A Case Study on the EU ETS

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Jeroen Boksebeld; [2023]
   Keywords : Environmental Economics; EU ETS; Labour market; Sustainable Transition; Deterministic Simulation; Economics;

   Abstract : This thesis studies the effect on labour demand of a transition from an unconstrained economy featuring a ’clean’ and a ’dirty’ production method towards a fully clean economy, using a simplified General Equilibrium model. This model is calibrated to the European Union Emission Trading System (EUETS) and features a linear decline in a cap placed on the dirty production method. READ MORE

4. 3. Are Prices in Charge of Congestion? An Empirical Study of Increased Congestion Charge and Traffic in Stockholm

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Sara Svensson; Anna Rehme; [2021]
   Keywords : Congestion charge; Traffic demand elasticity; Peak-load pricing; Ramsey pricing; Negative externalities; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : Economic theory often suggests congestion pricing to smooth the demand for traffic from periods of high demand to periods with lower demand. However, the real-world implementation of con- gestion charges remains limited. This study investigates the relationship between time-varying congestion charges and traffic volumes. READ MORE

5. 4. FE-Modelling of a Joint for Cross-Laminated Timber

   University essay from Karlstads universitet/Avdelningen för maskin- och materialteknik

   Author : Linus Ekhagen; [2021]
   Keywords : cross-laminated timber; fe-modelling; continuum damage mechanics; fracture; korslimmat trä; fe modellering; skademekanik; brott;

   Abstract : Woodbe Engineering AB is a freshly started company that has developed a new type of joint for cross-laminated timber (CLT). The joint does not include any metallic fasteners, which improves sustainability, the ergonomics for the workers and time efficiency. READ MORE

6. 5. Analysing substitutional patterns on demand for poultry meat in South Africa : an Armington trade model approach

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

   Author : Angelica Jörnling; [2017]
   Keywords : Armington trade model; elasticity of substitution; poultry; South Africa;

   Abstract : In recent years, large quantities of poultry meat have been dumped in the South African mar-ket by suppliers in other countries, such as Brazil, USA and the EU, at prices way below the domestic cost of production, threatening local producers and jobs. Therefore, South Africa has imposed countervailing anti-dumping duties on these foreign suppliers in order to protect its domestic poultry sector. READ MORE