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  1. 1. Win-Wind situation? The Local Labor Market and Wind Power Investments in Sweden

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för nationalekonomi

    Author : Alfred Arnborg; [2023]
    Keywords : Renewable energy; Labor market; Difference-in-differences; Local projections;

    Abstract : This thesis examines the local economic impacts of wind power deployment in Sweden, focusing on the net labor market effects. Using a difference-in-differences model and a local projections model, the study quantifies the impact of wind power investments on unemployment at the municipal level. READ MORE

  3. 2. Sweden, Covid-19, and the gender gap in labor market integration : A quantitative study on the effect Covid-19 had on the gender gap in unemployment rates of foreign-born in Sweden

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för nationalekonomi och statistik (NS)

    Author : Marielle Appelkvist; [2023]
    Keywords : Integration; immigration outcomes; gender inequality; Covid-19;

    Abstract : Successful labor market integration is a key attribute in a well-accomplished migration policy. Previous studies show patterns of a gender gap in labor market integration of foreign-born, where females tend to have worse outcomes. READ MORE

  4. 3. Does Work Sharing Work? A Two-Step Analysis on the French Work Time Reduction Experience Using Macro and Micro Data

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för nationalekonomi

    Author : Shannon Felländer Tsai; Valter Frankenberg; [2022]
    Keywords : Work Sharing; Work Time Reduction; Employment; Counterfactual Prediction; Synthetic Control;

    Abstract : Hours per worker have steadily declined since the Industrial Revolution, which can partly be attributed to work time reduction policies. In recent years the debate and proposals of such policies have become increasingly popular. READ MORE

  5. 4. Capital Accumulation and the Labor Share of Income

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Julius Broman; [2021]
    Keywords : factor shares of income; labor share; capital accumulation; capital heterogeneity;

    Abstract : This paper estimates the effects of capital accumulation on industry labor shares by taking account of capital heterogeneity. Using a cross-country, cross-industry dataset covering 15 European countries over 38 industries, I take advantage of a detailed breakdown of the capital stock distinguishing between physical, ICT and intangible assets. READ MORE

  6. 5. Grading practices and secondary school track choice: Evidence from a German policy reform

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för nationalekonomi

    Author : Leon Reich; [2020]
    Keywords : school policy; grades; educational attainment; tracking; difference-in-differences;

    Abstract : Many school systems across the world track their students by ability. The German school system tracks earlier than most and each track leads to very different academic degrees and labor market opportunities. This increases the relevance of educational policy at the elementary school level. READ MORE