Essays about: "Richard Olsson"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 essays containing the words Richard Olsson.

  1. 1. China's Green Transition: Analysing Chinese Minerals Policy, and its Impact on Zambia

    University essay from Försvarshögskolan

    Author : Richard Olsson; [2023]
    Keywords : China; Zambia; resource security; energy metals; energy minerals; copper; environment; Debt Trap Diplomacy; Pollution Haven Hypothesis; Resource Security Theory; Green Transition;

    Abstract : This study concerns the dynamics of Chinese strategic minerals policy and its effects on Zambian copper mining between 2016-2020. The essay employs a complementary—theories congruence analysis using Resource Security Theory, Debt Trap Diplomacy, and the Pollution Haven Hypothesis in order to analyse China’s actions and ascertain their effects on Zambia. READ MORE

  3. 2. Improvements of ground anchors for Better Shelter

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för teknikvetenskap (SCI)

    Author : Joel Olsson; Richard Härlin; [2020]
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    Abstract : This report is part of a bachelor’s degree project in solid mechanics at KTH, Stockholm. It is performed by two students on behalf of the social enterprise Better Shelter, which provides shelters for people displaced by war and natural disasters. READ MORE

  4. 3. Are You Well Connected? Socializing and Well-being in Europe

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Richard Olsson; [2016-09-09]
    Keywords : Subjective Well-Being; Socializing; Social Capital; Time-use;

    Abstract : This paper investigates the relationship between social interactions between individuals and their subjective well-being, in European countries. The dataset at use is the European Social Survey (ESS), which includes a rich set of proxies characterizing social interaction intensity and social capital level of individuals in general, as well as other socio-demographic and household characteristics. READ MORE

  5. 4. Can Private Equity Create Value

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Richard Olsson; Jovanovic Alexander; [2013]
    Keywords : Business and Economics;

    Abstract : This thesis proposes an alternative way of comparing the performance of private equity funds and testing if they through active involvement can increase the value of their investments. Resent studies has shown that the true performance of Private Equity funds are about the same as the markets return so by measuring the performance of the companies that most resemble the private equity firms actual targets, we should be able to see if private equity funds actually create value, or, if they are simply picking targets from the right “pond”. READ MORE

  6. 5. Foreign Direct Investment in Sub-Saharan Africa : The Importance of Institutional Settings

    University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping; IHH, Nationalekonomi

    Author : Therése Olsson; Richard Strömwall; [2009]
    Keywords : Foreign Direct Investment; Institutions; sub-Saharan Africa; OLI paradigm; Institutional Theory; Multinational Corporations;

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