Essays about: "synthetic control method"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 95 essays containing the words synthetic control method.

  1. 16. Processing of ERT data from Stabilised Columns

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk geologi; Lunds universitet/Väg- och vattenbyggnad (CI)

    Author : Mårten Petersson; [2023]
    Keywords : inversion; ERT; quality control; jet grouting; aarhusinv; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Modern construction sites are associated with high demands on suitable soil conditions, resulting in geotechnical challenges that can be solved using soil stabilisation techniques. The reliability of these techniques is tested using different quality assurance methods. READ MORE

  3. 17. An Empirical Analysis of the Economic Effects of Sanctions: A Case Study of Iran and Russia

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Aida Ranjkeshan; [2023]
    Keywords : Sanction; GDP; Iran; Russia; Fixed Effects; Synthetic Control; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Sanctions, as a foreign policy tool, are increasing in popularity and frequency. This study empirically assesses how different types of sanctions imposed by the European Union, United Nations, and the United States affect the sanctioned states’ GDP growth and degree of openness. READ MORE

  4. 18. Evaluating the Effect of School Closures on Societal Transmission of Covid-19: Evidence from Lower Secondary School Closures in Sweden

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Sebastian Shaqiri; [2022-06-30]
    Keywords : Covid-19; Sweden; school closures; synthetic control method;

    Abstract : In lightoftheCovid-19pandemic,oneofthemostcommoninterventions used bycountrieswastoshutdownschoolsinthehopeofmitigatingvirus transmission. However,theeffectivenessofschoolclosuresstilllacks consensus intheliteratureduetotheseeminglydifficulttaskofestimating the causaleffectofclosingschools. READ MORE

  5. 19. Consent to organ donation and family authorization : A causal inference study of the French amendment of article L1232-1 in Code de la santé publique and organ donations

    University essay from Jönköping University/Internationella Handelshögskolan

    Author : Moa Lundberg; [2022]
    Keywords : Organ donation; Default options; Presumed consent; Family authorization; Synthetic control method; France;

    Abstract : The world is experiencing a lasting shortage of organ donations – a problem more severe in some countries than others. Literature on the matter argues that an explanation for this is the various legal default consent systems, and the importance put on the opinions of the family members regarding the donation question in case of sudden death. READ MORE

  6. 20. Film Tax Credits and Cross-Industry Employment Spillovers : Evidence from the Georgia Film and TV Tax Credit

    University essay from Jönköping University/IHH, Nationalekonomi

    Author : Daniel Falkenström; [2022]
    Keywords : Tax incentives; Spillovers; Local Multipliers; Difference in Differences; Synthetic Control; Employment;

    Abstract : Local governments are often willing to offer companies generous tax incentives to attract businesses to their region. In the United States, many states have tried to attract film productions and establish local film industries by offering different forms of state film tax incentives. READ MORE