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1. 1. Investigating the relationship between petroleum product subsidies and particulate matter concentrations: An empirical approach

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för nationalekonomi

   Author : Frida Lindqvist; Jorunn Ottesen; [2015]
   Keywords : petroleum product consumer subsidies; fossil fuel subsidies; particulate matter; subsidy reform; PM10;

   Abstract : The aim of this paper is to examine how petroleum product consumer subsidies affect concentrations of the air-pollutant small particulate matter (PM10) through excessive consumption. An empirical cross-sectional approach is adopted to test the hypothesis that petroleum product subsidies increase concentrations of PM10. READ MORE

3. 2. Oil price fluctuations and Its effect on GDP growth

   University essay from IHH, Nationalekonomi; IHH, Nationalekonomi

   Author : Aaron Gonzalez ; Sherzod Nabiyev; [2009]
   Keywords : Oil; GDP growth;

   Abstract : During the year of 2008, the world has experienced historically high oil prices reaching an all time high of 147 USD per barrel in midsummer. The extreme volatility of what is consider the number one source of energy reopened discussions about energy sustainability and the plausible effects of an oil shock in the global economy. READ MORE

4. 3. Consequences of a high oil price A scenario picturing the effects on society with an oil price at $300/barrel in the year 2015

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Produktionsekonomi

   Author : Linda Hansson; Sofia Hedenström; [2007]
   Keywords : consequences; transport; non-energy use; heat and electricity; alternatives; efficiency; inflation.; GDP; oil; scenario model; oil price; Scenario; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Since 2001 there has been an increase in oil price and unlike other times there is nothing indicating a major persistent decline. As oil is a limited resource and since current production capacity can not fully meet the growing demand the price on oil is kept high. READ MORE