Essays about: "economic difference between countries"
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1. 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
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2. Study on feasibility of small-scale pumped hydro storage- A case study in Sweden
University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för energivetenskaperAbstract : The European union has been aggressively pushing forward with policies favoring renewable sources of energy. As a result, the share of intermittent renewables in the European power grid is rising and is expected to grow even more in the coming decade. The Swedish energy agency also forecast huge growth in wind power. READ MORE
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3. The financial crisis and its effects on people's health in Sub-Saharan Africa
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för nationalekonomi med statistikAbstract : The financial crisis hit the world during the years of 2008 and 2009. This crisis led to severe financial consequences in mostly North America, Europe but also in Sub-Saharan Africa. Sub-Saharan Africa already had healthcare difficulties, low standard of living and were sensitive to shocks. READ MORE
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4. An Exploration of CSR Perceptions and Attitudes of Male and Female Entrepreneurs in Pakistan: A comparison
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate SchoolAbstract : Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) as become an important consideration in modern business management and its relevance to the performance of business firms. Literature has argued that male and females have different orientations towards CSR, but most of the previous studies are conducted for large corporations and in more developed countries, while small firms and less developed countries like Pakistan have received little attention for empirical investigation to understand gender differences pertaining to CSR orientation of entrepreneurs. READ MORE
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5. Policy implications from Sweden for South Korea’s housing policy for young single-households
University essay from KTH/Urbana och regionala studierAbstract : The number of young single-person households is consistently increasing in South Korea, as in Sweden where the most common type of household is the single-person household. Housing is the key to the transition of young adults to adulthood and it can affect their quality of life and economic security throughout their lifetime. READ MORE
