Essays about: "finance and development"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 345 essays containing the words finance and development.

  1. 11. The Impact of Quantum Computing on the Financial Sector : Exploring the Current Performance and Prospects of Quantum Computing for Financial Applications through Mean-Variance Optimization

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Produktionsekonomi

    Author : Ante Fahlkvist; Alfred Kheiltash; [2023]
    Keywords : Quantum computing; Finance; Financial applications; Mean-variance optimization; Zero-one quadratic programming; Quantum computing in finance;

    Abstract : Many important tasks in finance often rely on complex and time-consuming computations. The rapid development of quantum technology has raised the question of whether quantum computing can be used to solve these tasks more efficiently than classical computing. READ MORE

  3. 12. Är det transporteffektiva samhället i antågande?

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)

    Author : Thomas Norman; [2023]
    Keywords : Transporteffektivt samhälle; Implementering; Hållbar mobilitet; Hållbar stadsutveckling; trafikstrategier; styrmedel;

    Abstract : Samhället behöver begränsa klimatpåverkan till hållbara nivåer både globalt och nationellt. Transportsektorns klimatpåverkan är stor och vägtrafikens utsläpp dominerar, men kan minskas genom mer energieffektiva fordon, förnybar energi och ett transporteffektivt samhälle och framförallt genom en kombination av dessa. READ MORE

  4. 13. Investing in a Greener Tomorrow : The Role of Sustainability Impact Assessment of Start-ups in Venture Capital Investment Processes

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

    Author : Tobias Steffen Pitz; [2023]
    Keywords : Sustainability; Venture Capital; Sustainability Impact Assessment; Start-ups; Impact Investing; Hållbarhet; Riskkapital; konsekvensbedömning av hållbarhet; nystartade företag; Investeringar med påverkan;

    Abstract : Investment decision-making processes within the Venture Capital (VC) industry are increasingly including sustainability impact aspects, particularly when investing in start-ups. However, the lack of a common understanding and standard for measuring sustainability presents a significant challenge. READ MORE

  5. 14. FISCAL POLICY AND GENDER INEQUALITY : A CASE OF AGRICULTURE SECTOR IN NIGERIA

    University essay from Södertörns högskola/Nationalekonomi

    Author : Adetutu O Emmanuel; [2023]
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    Abstract : Over the years governmental efforts to resolve the issues of gender inequality particularly in the developing countries appear to be less significant, and some scholars have identified this failing as the bane of economic growth and development in such countries. It is argued that the consequences which stems from discrimination against women who constitute about 70% of agricultural labor market in Nigeria and their low empowerment in Nigeria's agriculture sector led to the overall low productivity in the country's agriculture sector. READ MORE

  6. 15. Buying carbon neutrality? : Corporate motives for financing carbon offsets

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Dennis Schmuck; [2023]
    Keywords : Carbon Offsets; Carbon Credits; Climate Change; Sustainable Development;

    Abstract : Carbon offsets are often presented as a multi-beneficial way for companies to mitigate their net climate impact while contributing environmental and social benefits on a global and local scale. Critics argue it is used to avoid more meaningful alterations to a company's own operations. READ MORE