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1. 1. Global and Ethiopian Cereal Prices: Does the Law of One Price hold in the long run?

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för nationalekonomi med statistik

   Author : Heba Abbas; Borgström Annina; [2024-02-12]
   Keywords : Ethiopia; cereal; food prices LOP;

   Abstract : Like many other countries in the world, Ethiopia is currently facing significant challenges with high food prices. The high food prices affect cereals such as teff, sorghum, and maize which are staple foods in the Ethiopian diet. This study investigates the relationship between cereal prices in Ethiopia and the world market price of cereals. READ MORE

3. 2. Bonus Slopus: Examining the Effect of Removing Bonus Incentives for Electric Vehicles on Adoption

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för nationalekonomi

   Author : Axel Eisner Sjöberg; [2024]
   Keywords : BEV; ICEV; Climate Change Mitigation; Incentives; Bonus Malus;

   Abstract : In the global battle against climate change, the pursuit of sustainable transportation, particularly through the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), has become a central focus. This thesis investigates the specific case of Sweden and delves into the repercussions of removing the climate bonus subsidy for EVs, exploring its immediate and potential long-term impacts on the market. READ MORE

4. 3. The Fuel-cell Trucks Ecosystem - Identifying change and strategizing in emerging ecosystem

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Johannes Tröndle; Sendy Setiawan; [2023-07-20]
   Keywords : business ecosystem; innovation ecosystem; shaping strategy; ecosystem risks; industry standards; fuel-cell trucks; hydrogen; ecosystem framework; strategic framework;

   Abstract : With the goal to reduce global greenhouse-gas emissions and transportation being a major reason for these emissions, new transportation solutions are needed. One solution is the use of fuel-cell trucks that are powered by hydrogen which are embedded in a young ecosystem. READ MORE

5. 4. Leveraging Technologies of Industry 4.0 for risk management in Sea Freight Forwarding Operations

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Angelina Biiak; Yijuan Lindskog; [2023-07-03]
   Keywords : Risk; Risk Management Mitigation; Maritime Logistics Shipping Industry; Sea Freight Forwarder; Industry 4.0; Technologies Pillars;

   Abstract : Maritime logistics dominates the goods transportation market and is continuously growing along with the growth of global trade. However, a variety of risks continuously occur and significantly affect the maritime logistics industry, and thus the sea freight forwarding operations. READ MORE

6. 5. IMPLICATION FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG TO ALIGN WITH THE GOVERNMENT’S TARGET REGARDING CLIMATE NEUTRALITY BY 2045 - Scenarios and Consequences

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet / Institutionen för biologi och miljövetenskap

   Author : Nafiseh Kazemi Ashtiani; [2023-06-21]
   Keywords : Climate Neutrality; GHG emissions; higher education institutions HEIs ; Net Zero emission; carbon footprint; carbon capture and storage CCS ;

   Abstract : It is widely acknowledged that one of the most significant global challenges of the 21 st century is climate change. In its Fifth Assessment Report (2014), the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) described the present extent of the problem and the hazards involved, citing greenhouse gas emissions from human activities as the primary contributor to global warming since the mid-20th century. READ MORE