Essays about: "geographical economy"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 70 essays containing the words geographical economy.

  1. 1. Internal migration and urban labor markets: evidence from expellee flows in West Germany in the 1950s

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen

    Author : Laura Theresa Glatter; [2023]
    Keywords : migration; expellees; West Germany; urban labor markets; GIS; spatial analysis; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : This study evaluates the impact of expellee migration on urban labor markets in West Germany in the 1950s. By utilizing newly digitized data and empirically accounting for the spatial context, the results show that the migration of expellees played a significant role in accelerating sectoral change, while cities with a high initial inflow were impeded in the pace of sectoral change. READ MORE

  3. 2. The effects of mining on a community in rural Syria : a case Study of mining in the region of ArRuhayba, Syria

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Mohamad Turkman; [2023]
    Keywords : rural; mining; livelihoods; development; sustainability; participation; governance; Syria; ArRuhayba;

    Abstract : This thesis addresses the effects of mining activities on the livelihoods of rural people and their environment in ArRuhayba, close to Syria’s capital Damascus. A public and political debate about such potential effects has not existed yet in Syria, probably because of the ongoing civil war in the country, which leaves a research gap to be filled. READ MORE

  4. 3. An Environmental (LCA) and economic assessment (LCC) of on-farm and centralized alternatives for biogas production for two Swedish farms in Götene

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Abdelali Ouakrim; [2023]
    Keywords : Life cycle assessment; LCA; life cycle costing; LCC; biogas; animal manure; biogas production; co-digestion;

    Abstract : Biogas production through anaerobic digestion is an important part towards the achievement of a bio-based and circular economy in Sweden. In fact, Swedish government proposed a strategy suggesting that biogas production should be increased from 2 TWh today to 7 TWh by 2030. READ MORE

  5. 4. Establishment of Swedish start-ups in Germany : A study of start-ups establishing in a foreign country

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för ekonomisk och industriell utveckling; Linköpings universitet/Filosofiska fakulteten

    Author : Adrian Wepplinger; Anna Rosén; [2022]
    Keywords : liability of foreignness; culture; competition; Sweden; Germany; barriers to entry; strategy; EU;

    Abstract : Background: Sweden and Germany are closely linked with one another, with cultural similarities, long history of trade and close geographic proximity. Germany is an attractive country for Swedish companies to establish in due to its central location in Europe and its position as Europe's biggest economy. READ MORE

  6. 5. Factors Influencing the Implementation of Circular Business Model among Small and Medium-sized Enterprises in Sweden

    University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för företagande, innovation och hållbarhet

    Author : Nour Almshref; [2022]
    Keywords : Circular Economy; Circular Business Model; SMEs; Barriers; Drivers;

    Abstract : The Circular Economy is on the top of the corporate agenda and provokes the interest of the academic community, governments, and policymakers. The Circular Economy paradigm is seen as a better solution and more sustainable alternative to the current linear system. To realize the benefit of the CE, new thinking and new business models are required. READ MORE