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Pengemengdevekst og inflasjon - en empirisk analyse og teoretiske betraktninger
(Master thesis, 2004)I denne oppgaven vil jeg undersøke sammenhengen mellom pengemengdevekst og inflasjon i Norge. Hovedmålet for oppgaven er dels å etterprøve resultatene som ble dokumentert i artikkelen ”Sammenhengen mellom pengemengdevekst ... -
Perceptions of climate change and adaptation: a case of peasants in the Builsa district of the Upper East Region of Ghana
(Master thesis, 2011-05-15)Cropping patterns in the Builsa district of Ghana are gradually changing and faced with a perceived climate change and its negative consequences on the livelihoods of peasant farmers in the district, it is often assumed ... -
Perceptions of individual lifestyle changes in Norway's sustainability transition
(Master thesis, 2022-05-16)By ratifying the Paris Agreement in 2015, Norway pledged to attempt to keep the global temperature rise to below 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. Through the agreement, Norway has committed to cutting 40% of emissions, ... -
Perspectives on exploration and extraction of seafloor massive sulfide deposits in Norwegian waters
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)We present a stochastic dynamic simulation model for exploration and extraction of seafloor massive sulfide (SMS) mineral deposits on the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS). The model is developed based on selected industry ... -
Pilot Study: Effectiveness of System Dynamics based Interactive Learning Environment SD/ILE as an interdisciplinary educational tool in K-12 classrooms
(Master thesis, 2021-06-14)Systems thinking is a methodology used to explore and understand the interrelationships within complex systems. One of the key concepts in systems thinking are the feedback loops. This research aims to assess the effectiveness ... -
Pipes and Prayers. Global changes and water management in two Himalayan villages
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Planning for an elderly boom; A System Dynamics Approach to strategic healthcare planning in Bergen, Norway
(Master thesis, 2008-06-09)The thesis addresses the future development and potential future scenarios of the geriatric health care situation in the city of Bergen. Due to population dynamics and demographic processes the city of Bergen may expect ... -
Planning to transform : Exploring the role of climate and energy action plans in municipal low-carbon transformation
(Doctoral thesis, 2022-03-18)The point of departure of the present thesis is to understand local efforts towards low-carbon societies from the point of view of municipalities. Both the theoretical and empirical focus is placed on the municipality as ... -
Plast i produksjonssystem - en studie av fiskeri- og havbruksnæringen i Hordaland
(Master thesis, 2020-06-20)Marin plastforsøpling har fått stor oppmerksomhet den siste tiden. Dette har medført et økt fokus rundt problemstillinger vedrørende bærekraftig plastavfallsbehandling. Dette studiet tar utgangspunkt i fiskeri- og ... -
Policy for weakening the bullwhip effect from mental perspectives -A system dynamics based study
(Master thesis, 2013-08-07)The bullwhip effect, which is a typical dynamic problem in the supply chain system, was identified over half a century ago. Numerous studies have been undertaken to investigate the cause and the corresponding solutions of ... -
Policy Sensitivity Analysis: simple versus complex fishery models
(3/2003, Working paper, 2003)Sensitivity analysis is often used to judge the sensitivity of model behaviour touncertain assumptions about model formulations and parameter values. Since theultimate goal of modelling is typically policy recommendation, ... -
The Polish Migration to Norway. The Dynamic and Regulation Policy
(Master thesis, 2015-06-01)This research aims to enhance the understanding of and gain insight into the process of migration growth that leads the Polish migrant group to become the largest immigrant community in Norway. Through this improved ... -
A political ecology of aviation and development: an analysis of relations of power and justice in the (de)construction of Nepal's Second International Airport
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)In this article, we investigate socio-ecological conflicts surrounding the proposed Second International Airport project near Nijgadh, a town in the southern Terai region of Nepal. Praised by the Nepali government as a ... -
The politics of urban densification in Oslo
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Urban density is central to pressing questions concerning low-carbon lifestyles, affordable housing and global land use patterns. However, for many densifying cities, problems of inequality, climate emissions and social ... -
Population dynamic modeling to further improve the understanding of the impact of the level of the Proportion of Illegally Killed Elephants (PIKE) on elephant populations at a Monitoring of Illegal Killing of Elephants (MIKE) site in Kenya.
(Master thesis, 2021-08-17)Elephants play an important role in ecosystem function and help maintain suitable habitats for many other species as well as maintain ecosystem health. However, African Elephant populations have declined by 60% over the ... -
Populism, Instability, and Rupture in Sustainability Transformations
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)The recent surge in populist politics in Europe and North America has challenged many of the policies aimed at advancing sustainable shifts. In this article we argue that this surge necessitates a rethinking of transition ... -
Populist far right discursive-institutional tactics in European regional decarbonization
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)What rhetorical strategies are populist far-right parties using to delay regional decarbonization? This paper focuses on three populist far-right parties—the Conservative People's Party of Estonia (EKRE), Alternative for ... -
Portfolio Contracts In Supply Chain Risk Management: Analysis of Procurement Strategy with System Dynamics Models
(Master thesis, 2008-06-04)This paper presents a simulation study on procurement contract management. The purpose of the study is to develop a general framework for supply contracts, which aims to drive costs down and reduce risks of inventory and ... -
Potential Contribution of Existing Computer-Based Models to Comparative Assessment of Development Options
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The potential for transformative adaptation : Collaborative spaces and collective value development in local climate adaptation
(Doctoral thesis, 2022-10-20)Behovet for klimaomstilling, -tilpassing og -handling for å kunne handtere konsekvensane av menneskeskapte klimaendringar og tap av biologisk mangfald har aldri vore større. Dette prosjektet utforskar korleis heilskaplege ...