Essays about: "structural adjustment"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 30 essays containing the words structural adjustment.

  1. 6. Seasonal Adjustment of Weekly Trade Data

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statistiska institutionen

    Author : Hannes Jägerstedt; [2021]
    Keywords : Seasonal adjustment; Weekly observations; Splines; Kalman Filter; International Trade;

    Abstract : The main objective of this paper is to equip the trade policy analyst with an appropriate method of seasonally adjusting trade data with weekly observations. To that end, a structural time series model containing a trend, seasonal and irregular component is specified. The seasonal component is represented by a time-varying periodic spline. READ MORE

  3. 7. Social Aspects of Sustainability and Resilience in Small Town Planning : Structural Planning in Pförring, Germany

    University essay from KTH/Urbana och regionala studier

    Author : Melanie Friedrich; [2020]
    Keywords : sustainability; resilience; structural planning; strategic planning; periphery;

    Abstract : In a seemingly endlessly urbanizing world, the planning field must not forget our cities’ hinterlands and rural regions. Demographic shifts, dying centers, lack of amenities and insufficient mobility options are just a few of the struggles the periphery is facing. READ MORE

  4. 8. Development of a Method for Separation of Adenine Nucleotides

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Centrum för analys och syntes

    Author : Erika Miegel; [2020]
    Keywords : analytical chemistry; HPLC; HILIC; chromatography; technical analytical chemistry; teknisk analytisk kemi; Chemistry; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Adenosine tetraphosphate, or Ap4A, is a nucleotide with very interesting proposed biological effects. Previous studies have indicated that blood glucose levels in mammals might increase in the presence of Ap4A, and that Ap4A might antagonize pancreatic ATP channels. READ MORE

  5. 9. Fretting in Wind Power Pitch Bearings: Micro-Slip Experiments and Bearing Test Rig Design

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

    Author : Román De La Presilla; [2020]
    Keywords : Fretting; Pitch Bearing; Lubrication.; Fretting; Rotorbladslager; Smörjning;

    Abstract : Wind power is the fastest-growing form of green energy production in Europe, today accounting for 15% of the total power demand with 100.000 turbines installed. READ MORE

  6. 10. A critical discourse analysis of public-private partnerships in education in Black Africa : A case of basic education in Liberia

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för pedagogik och didaktik

    Author : Habib Ssenyonjo; [2020]
    Keywords : critical discourse analysis; Fairclough; LFPSs; PPPs; neoliberalism; ‘disaster capitalism’; Black Africa; basic education; structural adjustment programmes;

    Abstract : With many countries in Black Africa immersed in external debts and yet others grappling with effects of civil wars and pandemics, social services such as basic education and primary health care pose challenges to them. To mitigate such shortcomings in the region, innovative ways to provide basic education are sought by the private sector. READ MORE