Essays about: "government expenditures"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 27 essays containing the words government expenditures.

  1. 1. How arms trade and military expenditures affect economic growth

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Nationalekonomi

    Author : Anton Edlund Söderberg; [2024]
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    Abstract : Military expenditures are a costly investment especially if a government already has a strained budget to maintain. The aim of this report is to explore whether it is economically viable to motivate such investments and if such investments have other benefits than just the sake of having arms. READ MORE

  3. 2. The effect of an increased excise tax on alcohol consumption

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för nationalekonomi med statistik

    Author : Celina Hua; Sarah Pramle; [2021-02-09]
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    Abstract : In September 2020, the Swedish government announced the ambition to further raise the tax on alcohol and tobacco products. The new policy, planned to be enacted in January 2023, aims to adjust for inflationary measures while promoting public health and increasing government revenue. READ MORE

  4. 3. Simulation of decarbonization objectives for the district heating system in the Helsinki metropolitan area

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

    Author : Yijie Su; [2021]
    Keywords : District heating; CO2 emission; Decarbonization goal; Helsinki metropolitan area; EnergyPRO; Fjärrvärme; CO2-utsläpp; Dekarboniseringsmål; Helsingfors storstadsområde; EnergyPRO;

    Abstract : District heating (DH) is of great significance for the Nordic countries due to the high heat demand especially in the winter. In Finland, 40% of heat was generated by fossil fuels in DH system, and DH sector emits 10% of the total emissions. The Finnish government aims to achieve carbon neutrality as the national goal by 2035. READ MORE

  5. 4. Blockchain in the public sector : Applications for improving services in society

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Fakulteten för teknik och samhälle (TS)

    Author : Johan Wingren; Zacharias Wesén; [2021]
    Keywords : blockchain; public sector; e-government; public expenditure; hyperledger fabric; literature study; design and creation;

    Abstract : The adoption of Blockchain technology looks promising in many areas. However, it is still a relatively new area of research, and implementations are not entirely free of challenges. This study focuses on the potential benefits of blockchain adoption in the public sector, with the potential to enhance democratic processes. READ MORE

  6. 5. The shifting role of the Brazilian Military since 1985 : A study of changes in the civil-military relations

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Latinamerikainstitutet

    Author : Elias Blomberg; [2018]
    Keywords : Brazil; armed forces; civil-military relations; democracy; military expenditures.;

    Abstract : This thesis will investigate the development of civil-military relations in Brazil since the democratization in 1985. The two most important previous studies, by Alfred Stepan and Wendy Hunter, will be presented and discussed. They where published in 1988 and 1997, respectively. READ MORE