Essays about: "policy uncertainty"
Showing result 11 - 15 of 223 essays containing the words policy uncertainty.
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11. Mandating transparency on deforestation and ecosystem conversion
University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutetAbstract : The production of eggs, meat, and dairy products in the EU indirectly contributes to deforestation and ecosystem conversion (DEC) in Latin America due to extensive imports of soy for animal feed. This thesis explores under which preconditions the mandatory European Sustainability Reporting Standards for the agriculture and farming sector can increase transparency in the opaque soy supply chains and incentivize reductions of imported DEC. READ MORE
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12. Optimal taxation by two-agent reinforcement learning
University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för data- och systemvetenskapAbstract : An economy’s tax policy is one of the vital moments for, on the one hand, stimulating economic growth and labor, and, on the other hand gaining revenues from economic performance. A sufficient level of tax revenues is further important to keep up with governmental obligations and social welfare. READ MORE
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13. The effect of guaranteed prices for green certificates on technology adoption : solar photovoltaic panels in Belgium
University essay from SLU/Dept. of EconomicsAbstract : There is rising concern about the adverse implications of climate change on ecosystems and human livelihoods. This concern has led to a growing emphasis on enhancing the generation of renewable energy as a means to foster sustainability in societies. READ MORE
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14. The COVID-19 pandemic's effect on electricity consumption in Sweden
University essay from Stockholms universitet/Statistiska institutionenAbstract : The COVID-19 pandemic affected societies and people's lives in many ways. In order for governments to be prepared for how a future pandemic can affect behaviours related to electricity consumptions, and which role their own policy through recommendations and restrictions plays in this, it is important to learn our lessons from this pandemic. READ MORE
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15. CCU in Scandinavia: an uncertainty analysis regarding the future state of captured carbon in the region.
University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för energivetenskaperAbstract : The urgent need to mitigate climate change has prompted researchers to investigate novel strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. One promising technology that might ease the way for sustainable and circular economies is carbon capture and utilization (CCU), which not only captures CO2 emissions but also uses them to produce valuable products. READ MORE
