Essays about: "fiscal instruments"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 14 essays containing the words fiscal instruments.

1. 1. Energy efficiency and fiscal incentives : A stochastic frontier analysis of Swedish manufacturing sectors 2008-2020

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Nationalekonomi

   Author : William Blombäck; [2024]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : This thesis is a case study of the Swedish manufacturing industry in which I measure how efficiently each sector uses energy (fuel and electricity) as input goods in their production processes, and how significant the impact of Sweden’s energy tax is in regard to energy efficiency. The purpose of this is to analyze energy security and preparedness for short-term demand shocks for electricity, as many ‘mega-investments’ of industrial nature are being planned in Sweden – which are predicted to require the installed capacity of Sweden’s electricity production to almost double by 2045. READ MORE

3. 2. Uncovering the Role of Urban Governance Practices for Nature-based Solutions: Investigating the Instrumentalization Pathways in European Cities

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

   Author : Malek Al Jebaie; [2023]
   Keywords : Earth and Environmental Sciences;

   Abstract : Nature-based solutions (NbS) have proven effective in addressing urban sustainability challenges. This thesis focuses on bridging the gap in NbS short-term interventions, scale, and financial barriers. READ MORE

4. 3. Policy Tools for the Decarbonisation of Urban Freight Transport in Brazil

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

   Author : Raghav Somayya Mandana; [2021]
   Keywords : CO2 emissions; transport sector; decarbonisation; battery electric vehicles BEVs ; electromobility; freight transport; total cost of ownership TCO ; light commercial vehicles LCVs ; Koldioxidutsläppen; transportsektorn; avkolning; elektriska fordon EF ; elektromobilitet; godstransport; total ägandekostnad TÄK ; lätta kommersiella fordon LKF ;

   Abstract : There has been an increase in the carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in the last 3 decades. A large share of these emissions is produced by the transport sector. In 2010 alone, global transport accounted for 7 GtCO2 eq and approximately 23% of total energy-related CO2 emissions. READ MORE

5. 4. Fiscal Policy, R&D and Innovation

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Maria Martin; [2021]
   Keywords : Innovation; R D; Tax Incentives and Direct Funding; Dynamic Fixed Effects; Macroeconomic Panel Data; Income Inequality.; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : Innovation, made possible through Research and Development (R&D) is a major driving force of economic growth. Due to its quasi-public good nature investments in R&D is usually below the social optimum. Governments use different policy instruments to correct this market failure. READ MORE

6. 5. Is there a political business cycle in Sweden?

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Albin Svensson; [2020]
   Keywords : Political business cycle; fiscal instruments; conditional effects; partisan differences; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : This paper investigates if there was an opportunistic politcal cycle in transfers and taxes in Sweden during the period 1982-2019. A regressional model with conditional effects is employed to condition the cycle on performance in an opinion poll and to account for partisan differences. READ MORE