QUALITY STANDARDS

Global trade system is witnessing an unprecedented increase in food safety and quality standards. Changes in the structure of the world trade affect the welfare of farmers and consumers, destinations of exports, and the dynamics behind the exporters’ compliance decisions with th…

Daylight affects occupants' visual performance in the indoor environment. The amount of daylight determines the quality of the interior. If daylighting is controlled properly, it provides comfortable and healthy spaces for the occupants. It is the primary light source of interio…

This thesis consists of two self-contained studies in Debt Valuation Adjustments (DVAs). The first study is motivated by the debate about the introduction of the Fair Value Option for financial Liabilities (FVOL) and the requirement to recognize and separately disclose DVAs in f…

In recent years, scientists have become increasingly concerned about microplastic pollution. Efforts to raise awareness about microplastic pollution were initiated by marine and aquatic scientists who saw increasing amounts of plastic polluting surface water. However, recently s…