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  1. 1. Master of crisis: Strategic management dealing with, and benefitting from, COVID-19 : A multiple case study of Swedish Multinational Manufacturing firms in turbulent markets

    University essay from Jönköping University/Internationella Handelshögskolan

    Author : Max Bergstrand; Pontus Jakobsson; Alexander Jarmdahl; [2022]
    Keywords : Strategic management; Crisis; COVID-19; Multinational firms; Manufacturing industry;

    Abstract : Background: The outbreak of COVID-19 caused widespread economic distress with waves of business failures among several industries. Literature suggests that businesses can acknowledge opportunities and profit from shifts in the external environment through strategic management. READ MORE

  3. 2. The Principle of Fiscal Neutrality and Economic Reality in EU VAT: Two Peas in a Pod?

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för handelsrätt

    Author : Kevin van Abswoude; [2022]
    Keywords : Economic reality; fiscal neutrality; VAT; EU; principle; VAT reality; abuse of law; legal certainty; CJEU; legal neutrality; system neutrality; external neutrality; commercial reality; economic and commercial reality; actual economic situation; real economic situation; economic approach; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : Economic reality constitutes a fundamental criterion for the application of the common VAT system. Although its reference by the CJEU has increased over the past decades, significant legal uncertainty does still exist regarding its origin, legal status, functioning and terminology. READ MORE

  4. 3. Liberalization in times of crises? : A comparative study of labour market policy responses to the Covid-19 pandemic

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Lisa Öhman; [2021]
    Keywords : Liberalization; Institutional change; Path dependence; Drift; Labour market policy; Covid-19;

    Abstract : The Covid-19 pandemic has generated a serious stress test for welfare states and welfare state institutions. This challenge has been met by unprecedented responses from governments, most notably countrywide shutdowns of substantial sections of economies to facilitate social distancing. READ MORE

  5. 4. Promoting a sharing economy in a small town : An empirical study assessing future potential and challenges in the town of Norrtälje

    University essay from KTH/Urbana och regionala studier

    Author : Lisa Lundström; [2020]
    Keywords : sharing economy; collaborative consumption; sustainable consumption; sharing; consumption; small town; reuse; empirical; mixed method; delningsekonomi; delning; småstad;

    Abstract : The concept sharing economy (collaborative economy or collaborative consumption) has recently gained attention in several cities over the world, with its promotion offering a prospective new path to sustainable development. In current research, most scholars cover global initiatives or initiatives in larger cities, but very few to none of them seem to have investigated the situation and potential in smaller cities. READ MORE

  6. 5. Defining Nature: Who’s Talking? The concept of nature in legal cases with Rights of Nature in Ecuador : a frame/framing analysis of interpretations of nature, underlying factors and recommended actions

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Laura Elisabeth Wolf; [2019]
    Keywords : rights of nature; Ecuador; framing; frames; nature; Ecuadorian constitutional court; defining nature; social constructivism;

    Abstract : Since 2008, the Ecuadorian constitution grants intrinsic rights to nature. However, scholars highlight the stark contrast between the intended philosophy of rights of nature (RoN) and its implementation. The concept of “nature” in the constitution is left relatively undefined, hence open for interpretation of any actor in court. READ MORE