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This study investigates the relationship between the changes in value of a country’s natural resources and changes in political corruption. It specifically focuses on how different types of non-renewable resources can affect corruption differently. Using panel data from 1995 to 2020 covering nearly all countries worldwide, the analysis is conducted using fixed-effects regressions. The regressions
A constant decline in fish stocks have been observed globally for the better part of the last century. In Sweden, the consequence of this decline has been the 9000 year old trade of small-scale fishing slowly disappearing. The extinction of these local fisheries have consequences for not only the fishers themselves, but for their communities and surrounding environment. The responsible factors for
In the face of growing criticism of traditional climate adaptation financing mechanisms that often reproduce technocratic approaches and risk entrenching inequalities, this research explores how climate justice, gender equity, and locally-led adaptation can be integrated into adaptation finance in subnational contexts. Analysing case studies from the coastal cities of Cartagena and Buenaventura, i
This thesis uses the Stockholm School of Economics and its Art Initiative as a case study to investigate how institutional identity is strategically constructed through symbolic capital and aspirational narratives within higher education. Grounded in Bourdieu’s concept of symbolic capital and Christensen’s theory of aspirational communication, this research explores how symbolic practices, such as
This thesis explores how second-hand clothing shopping contributes to the process of identity-making and social positioning among young adults in Germany and Hungary. Using the Consumer Culture Theory framework, the study investigates the social and cultural infrastructures that influence consumer behavior and emphasizes the symbolic meanings attached to second-hand shopping beyond traditional mot
Den här uppsatsen börjar i frågeställningen: Hur renoverar man en gård för att få till ett kollektivt liv? Det är ett försök att, med grund i Henri Lefebvres The Production of Space och egna erfarenheter från landsbygden, utforska vad en gård har för unika möjligheter för kollektivt liv. Uppsatsen inleds med en genomgång av landsbygdens problematik och möjliga framtider, genom teori och littera
In the era of urban renewal in China, historic and ethnic neighborhoods often face the erosion of authentic cultural spaces. Wenhua Lane in Kunming, once a naturally formed multi-ethnic community with strong ties between daily life, space, and cultural practice, has become a typical example of how modernization processes can strip a place of its cultural vitality. Today, Wenhua Lane suffers from a
This thesis explores two main research areas: how national healthcare financing systems influence gender disparities in healthcare access, and whether these gender disparities contribute to sex-based inequalities in sickness-leave days as a measure of productivity loss. Using a multilevel analysis combining individual-level survey data and macro-institutional indicators across 22 countries, the st
Detta examensarbete har som mål att ta fram en modern tolkning av det gamla konceptet storformatskamera genom moderna designprocesser och tillverkningsmetoder. För att genomföra projektet har designramverket Double Diamond använts, en divergerande och konvergerande designprocess. En kundundersökning genomfördes genom intervjuer av användare. Informationen från intervjuerna, samt från en konkurrenThis thesis has the goal of developing a modern interpretation of the old concept of large format cameras, through modern design and manufacturing processes. The overarching design framework for this thesis has been the Double Diamond method, a diverging and converging design process. A customer survey through interviews of users has led to a list of requirements, from which concepts were generat
Title: Perceiving the Mundane Necessity - How Consumers Perceive Pharmacies in an Increasingly Competitive Swedish Market Course: BUSN39 - Degree Project in Global Marketing Authors: David Ingvarsson & Oscar Egard Supervisor: Tommy Shih Purpose: The purpose of our study is to identify and gain an understanding of how consumers perceive pharmacies on the Swedish pharmaceutical market. More spec
Sveriges vinindustri står inför en förändring. Gårdsförsäljning är på väg att tillåtas, vilket ställer nya frågor för svenska vinproducenter. Skåne har flest etablerade vingårdar i Sverige, tack vare det milda klimatet. Ett flertal av dessa vingårdar är småföretag, med begränsade kunskaper och resurser, vilket innebär att varumärkesbyggande inte prioriteras. Genom att undersöka tre centrala kompon
Organisational ideology is present to certain degrees in every workplace. Yet the research field around employee alignment on organisational ideologies is sparse and underdeveloped. Harnessing the power of an organisational ideology – particularly where that ideology leaves room for individual employees to express their spiritual identity in the workplace – has been found to bring many benefits. T
Glasarkitektur utvecklas ständigt med ökande krav på estetik, funktionalitet, och hållbarhet. Användningen av böjda glaselement blir allt vanligare i modern byggnation. Traditionellt tillverkas krökt glas av floatglas som upphettas över glasets transitionstemperatur och formas till önskad krökning. Denna teknik är tids- och energikrävande och därmed relativt kostsam. Av denna anledning används anGlass architecture continues to evolve with increasing demands for aesthetics, functionality, and durability. The use of curved glass elements is becoming increasingly common in modern constructions. Traditionally, curved glass is made of float glass that is heated above the glass transition temperature and formed into a curved shape. This technique is time- and energy-intensive, and consequently,
This thesis explores the role of exchange rate regimes in shaping the economic effects of crises and subsequent recovery, using Norway and Denmark as case studies over the period 2000 to 2023. Norway operates under a floating regime, whereas Denmark has a fixed exchange rate tied to the euro. The hypothesis is that countries with floating exchange rates may benefit during crises, as the Mundell-Fl
Denna studie undersöker sambandet mellan gymnasiebetyg och resultat på myndighetsprov inom ATPL-teorin för studerande vid TFHS MPL-program. Syftet är att identifiera prediktorer för framgång på myndighetsproven och föreslå tidiga insatser för att minska risken för underkända prov. Data samlades in från 170 studerande mellan 2014 och 2023 och analyserades med hjälp av Pearson’s och Spearman’s korre
With the expansion of social media, aesthetics have emerged as a tool to inspire as well as curate identity and lifestyle online. Previous research has found that the mobilisation of aesthetics has been essential for gaining followers and curating a softer outward image to new audiences. This study aims to better understand how the far-right uses nature aesthetics to gain followers and visualise t
Sweden’s strong egalitarian ideals and national diversity policies have contributed to its global reputation for progressiveness. However, persistent labor market disparities between native and foreign-born individuals raise questions about how these policies are understood and experienced in everyday workplace settings. This thesis examines how international employees perceive and navigate divers
Mer än hälften av svenska barn mellan nio och arton år uppger att de spelar dataspel dagligen. Med tanke på den ökade förekomsten av problematiskt datorspelande och digital överanvändning bland ungdomar, betonas familjebaserade behandlingsmetoder allt mer. Syftet med denna kvalitativa förstudie är att undersöka föräldrars upplevelser av konflikter i hemmet gällande barns skärmanvändning och deras More than half of Swedish children between the ages of nine and eighteen state that they play computer games daily. Given the increased prevalence of problematic computer gaming and digital overuse among young people, family-based treatment methods are increasingly emphasized. The purpose of this qualitative pre-study is to investigate parents' experiences of conflicts in the home regarding ch
Översvämningar i urbana miljöer är en växande utmaning i Kigali, Rwanda, särskilt i informella bosättningar där snabb urbanisering och bristfällig infrastruktur ökar risken. Denna studie syftade till att identifiera centrala hinder och drivkrafter som påverkar implementeringen av översvämningsåtgärder inom uppgraderingsprojekt, med särskilt fokus på naturbaserade lösningar (NBS). Genom intervjuer Urban flooding is a growing challenge in Kigali, Rwanda, particularly in informal settlements where rapid urbanisation and inadequate infrastructure increase flood risk. This study aimed to identify key barriers and drivers that influence the implementation of flood risk measures in residential upgrading projects, with a specific emphasis on the potential of nature-based solutions (NBS). Stakehold
