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Simulation der langfristigen Entwicklung des europäischen Elektrizitätsmarktes
Paulun, Tobias - 2009
for invested capital. By using the model of the European electricity market and the market simulation tool which are both …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009467426
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Auf der Suche nach operativer Exzellenz im Krankenhaus: Logistik als Rationalisierungsinstrument und strategischer Wettbewerbsfaktor in einem dynamischen Marktumfeld
Walther, Markus - 2005
Restrukturierungsansätze im Krankenhaus. … the existing structures in the health care sector in general and the hospital sector in particular. The environmental … the hospital sector and with it catalyze the need for economic action. Besides medical necessities, the economic paradigm …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009451142
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On Hospital Competition: Quality, Efficiency, and Ownership
Herr, Annika - 2009
In this research we will focus on three topics which we think are particularly relevant for hospital competition: i … to detect and reduce inefficiencies in this market. Therefore, hospital inefficiency is one main aspect in our research … (Chapters 3 and 4). Our research sheds some light on market outcomes by hospital ownership type given their respective …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009451161
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Incentive Compatibility and Efficiency in the Contractual Insurer-Provider Relationship - Economic Theory and Practical Implications: The Case of North Carolina
Schmid, Andreas - 2007
Die Arbeit besch?ftigt sich mit der optimalen Vertragsgestaltung zwischen Krankenversicherern und Leistungserbringern. Ausgehend von verschiedenen Aspekten der Vertragstheorie erfolgt eine Spezifikation auf die Besonderheiten des Gesundheitswesens. Der Fokus liegt einerseits auf einer...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009485586
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Modeling of Uncertainties in Major Drivers in U.S. Electricity Markets: Preprint
Short, W.; Ferguson, T.; Leifman, M. - 2008
This paper presents information on the Stochastic Energy Deployment System (SEDS) model. DOE and NREL are developing this new model, intended to address many of the shortcomings of the current suite of energy models. Once fully built, the salient qualities of SEDS will include full probabilistic...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009435406
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Quantifying the Economic Development Impacts of Wind Power in Six Rural Montana Counties Using NREL's JEDI Model; Period of Performance: December 1, 2003--May 31, 2004
Costanti, M. - 2008
The economic development potential that wind power offers is often an overlooked aspect of today's wind power projects. Much has been written about how wind can spur economic development, but few have attempted to quantify these impacts. Using the National Renewable Energy Laboratory's (NREL's)...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009435428
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The 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments and the Great Lakes economy: Challenges and opportunities
Hanson, D.; Molburg, J.; Pandola, G.; Taxon, T.; Lurie, G. - 2008
Utility Simulation Model (ARGUS) is being revised to incorporate the provisions of the CAAA acid rain title and to simulate SO …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009435433
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An overview of alternative fossil fuel price and carbon regulation scenarios
Wiser, Ryan; Bolinger, Mark - 2008
The benefits of the Department of Energy's research and development (R&D) efforts have historically been estimated under business-as-usual market and policy conditions. In recognition of the insurance value of R&D, however, the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) and the...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009435456
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Allowable pillar to diameter ratio for strategic petroleum reserve caverns.
Ehgartner, Brian L.; Park, Byoung Yoon - 2011
This report compiles 3-D finite element analyses performed to evaluate the stability of Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) caverns over multiple leach cycles. When oil is withdrawn from a cavern in salt using freshwater, the cavern enlarges. As a result, the pillar separating caverns in the SPR...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009435458
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Cost benefit and risk assessment for selected tank waste process testing alternatives
Gasper, K.A. - 2009
The US Department of Energy has established the Tank Waste Remediation System (TWRS) program to safely manage wastes currently stored in underground tank at the Hanford Site. A TWRS testing and development strategy was recently developed to define long-range TWRS testing plans. The testing and...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009435484