Sökning: "Agricultural economics"
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6. Spatial economic modelling of greenhouse gas abatement on agricultural land
Sammanfattning : This thesis investigates how agricultural land can be used for cost-effective abatement of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The impacts of spatial relationships and characteristics of land on the costs of producing biofuel for the purpose of emissions abatement, and on global emissions caused by agricultural policies, are evaluated using spatial economic models. LÄS MER
7. The role and use of water in agriculture in the Western Balkans: the case of Macedonia
Sammanfattning : This thesis examines the role and demand for water in Macedonia from an economic perspective with an emphasis on agricultural use. The first paper provides an overview of the Macedonian agricultural sector and assesses the productivity growth in the period 1999-2010. In the study period, the sector experienced an average increase in volume of 1. LÄS MER
8. Essays on the impact on households of natural resource scarcity and climate change
Sammanfattning : This thesis comprises four empirical papers aimed at comprehending the interdependencies among climate change, scarcity of natural resources such as water and forests, human health, and households’ responses.Paper I investigates the impact of precipitation variability on households’ sanitation technology choices in Ethiopia. LÄS MER
9. Essays on heterogeneity and uncertainty in climate policy and development
Sammanfattning : This thesis consists of four papers focusing on the role of heterogeneity and uncertainty in the context of climate change policy and agricultural development. By using intra-household data, the first paper illustrates differences in spouses’ perception of climatic risks and its effect on household’s adoption of climate change adaptation in sub-Saharan Africa. LÄS MER
10. Roadmap for teleoperation and automation of forwarding
Sammanfattning : Annually, about two billion m3 of industrial roundwood is harvested worldwide. For a mature forest industry like the Swedish, the next technological development leaps regarding harvest operations are likely to involve increased level of tele-operation and automation. LÄS MER