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  1. 1. A Hidden Voting Gap? : How the Interaction Between Income and Depression Affects Voting

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Klara Danielsson; [2024]
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    Abstract : Depression has only in recent years been explored within political science, despite its deeply political causes and consequences. Previous research has found significantly lower political participation among people with depression and has especially focused on its negative effect on voting. READ MORE

  3. 2. INFLATION ANDINTEREST : What does high inflation imply?

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Nationalekonomi

    Author : Hugo Sjövall; [2024]
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    Abstract : The objective of this paper is to examine the general relationship between the year-onyear inflation-rate and nominal interest rates, contributing to a better understanding of what high inflation implies for nominal rates. Although a heavily researched topic, economists still seem far from a consensus regarding the relation between these two variables; some papers suggest a strong relationship – while others reject the idea of an empirically observable relationship altogether. READ MORE

  4. 3. Corporate Sustainability and Working Capital : A panel data analysis of the relationship in Swedish-listed firms

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Muhammad Shehzad Moin; [2023]
    Keywords : Sustainability; Corporate Sustainability; Corporate Social Responsibility; CSR; ESG; ESG Rating; ESG Investing; Sustainable Finance; Sustainable Investment; Sweden; Working Capital; Working Capital Management; WCM; Cash Conversion Cycle; CCC; Working Capital Requirements; WCR;

    Abstract : The theoretical and practical importance of working capital management (Sharma & Kumar, 2011) and its strong link with the firm’s financial stability (Wang et al., 2020, p. 2; Kamel 2015, p. 35) make it one of the most important functional areas of corporate finance. READ MORE

  5. 4. Exploring the Economic Relationship Between China and Sub-Saharan Africa : A Study on the Role of Chinese Foreign Direct Investments in Sub-Saharan Africa

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Nationalekonomi; Linköpings universitet/Filosofiska fakulteten

    Author : Axel Pettersson; Rushil Patel; [2023]
    Keywords : FDI; China; Sub-Saharan Africa; Fixed Effect Model; Panel Data; Economics; Foreign Policy; Debt trap; FDI; Kina; Sub-Sahara Afrika; Fixed Effect Model; Paneldata; Ekonomi; Utrikespolitik; Skuldfälla;

    Abstract : This paper adopts a quantitative and qualitative lens, through which we explore the economic relationship between the region of Sub-Saharan Africa and China as a consequence of Chinese Foreign direct investments (FDI).  Primarily, the paper’s direction, analysis, and discussions are dictated by the usage of primary and secondary data. READ MORE

  6. 5. Experimental and computational analysis of the thermal degradation and the loss of strength of engineered wood-based panels

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Brandteknik

    Author : Wickramasooriyage Devmini Kularatne; [2022]
    Keywords : Oriented strand board; thermal decomposition; mechanical degradation; heat transfer modelling; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : The current trends in the construction industry push toward materials that are more sustainable and environmentally friendlier than more traditional building materials such as concrete and steel. Timber and timber composites are one of the most popular materials on this list, due to both their mechanical strength and pleasant aesthetics. READ MORE