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  1. 1. Do Changes in Housing Prices and Rents Affect Fertility Decisions? A panel data study on women aged 20-45 in Switzerland.

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för nationalekonomi

    Author : Eric Hermansson; Kristóf Surányi; [2024]
    Keywords : Fertility decisions; Housing prices; Switzerland; Wealth effect; Cost effect;

    Abstract : The following paper was carried out to investigate the effect of changes in housing prices and rents on fertility decisions. More specifically, by observing owners and renters of housing in Switzerland during 1999-2019. READ MORE

  3. 2. The Devil Wears (New) Prada

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Hanna Björkman; Elsa Spenninge; [2023]
    Keywords : identity projects; self-presentation; luxury fashion rental; Consumer Culture Theory; access-based consumption; luxury fashion; Impression Management; Social Distinction; the extended self; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : In contemporary society, it is emphasised that ownership of clothing plays a crucial role in construction- and presentation of personal identities. With the rise of sustainable consumerism and the sharing economy, access-based consumption has emerged as a notable trend, offering individuals temporary access to non-exclusively owned clothing. READ MORE

  4. 3. Improving life situations through scholarship programs - The case of Tanzanian beneficiaries

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Innovationsteknik

    Author : Andrea Häger; Chatrine Carlberg; [2023]
    Keywords : Changemaker; East-Africa; Financial Support; Higher Education; Life Situation; Need-based Scholarship; Professional Life; Sub-Saharan Africa; Tanzania; University; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : The fourth goal of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development regards Quality education, aiming to “ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all". Globally, enrollment in university education is increasing. READ MORE

  5. 4. Frying The Brain: The Effect of Prenatal Heat Exposure on Fetal Brain Development

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för nationalekonomi

    Author : Samuel Svensson; [2023]
    Keywords : health; memory; brain development; heat; climate change;

    Abstract : Due to climate change, temperatures are rising and are expected to keep rising-leading to an increase in exposure to hot temperatures. This paper presents an analysis of the effects of prenatal exposure to heat on fetal brain development and cognitive abilities later-in-life. READ MORE

  6. 5. Who cares? : A qualitative interview study about what hinders and what enables equal division of parental leave

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Amanda Lindell; [2023]
    Keywords : gender equality; parental leave; Sweden; gendered ideals;

    Abstract : This thesis addresses the persisting gendered division of parental leave in Sweden, where despite policies promoting equal sharing, women still take 70 % of the leave. Aiming to analyze what hinders and what enables equal division of parental leave, I conduct in-depth interviews with eight parents who equally share leave and six parents who do not. READ MORE