Essays about: "Scandinavian Countries"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 117 essays containing the words Scandinavian Countries.
-
1. The impact of "loose " restrictions in Sweden during the COVID-19 virus , compared to the neighbouring Scandinavian countries.
University essay from Lunds universitet/Matematisk statistikAbstract : Covid-19 is the first type of coronavirus that was characterized as a pandemic, year 2020. The prevention methods to minimize the spread of the corona virus did vary somehow between the countries. READ MORE
-
2. Risk Implications of Small Modular Nuclear Reactor Implementations: the Case of the Nordics
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och industriell teknikAbstract : Climate change is no novelty – we witness its disastrous impact more and more by each day. Although we already started envisaging a future where the vitality of our societies is derived not from conventional fossil fuels, but from a sophisticated, clean, and steadfast energy source – the latest benchmarks tracked by leading global energy agencies show grim performance, thereby calling for an intervention. READ MORE
-
3. The modern folkhem
University essay from Lunds universitet/IndustridesignAbstract : ”Most of Sweden’s surface is covered by forest, 68 percent is woodland; the built-up and landscaped land does not make up more than 3 percent of Sweden’s total land area. About 50% of the forest land is made of pine (Pinus sylvestris), making it the most common tree species in the country’s forests. READ MORE
-
4. The role of age for the relationship between unemployment and well-being : A comparative study across different welfare state regimes
University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för socialt arbeteAbstract : ABSTRACT Aims: While the relationship between unemployment and well-being is widely acknowledged, there has been little exploration of its consequences for older workers. It is also less clear whether this relationship differs between welfare states characterized by varying levels of social protection for the unemployed. READ MORE
-
5. Valuing Nature : A History of the Ecosystem Services Concept and Its Application in the Scandinavian Countries
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för arkeologi och antik historiaAbstract : Since the early 2000s, the ecosystem services concept has become increasingly popular internationally. It has also been central in Scandinavian environmental policies and projects. This thesis reviews the history of and the philosophical problems associated with the ecosystem services concept. READ MORE