Essays about: "foreign policy model"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 106 essays containing the words foreign policy model.

  1. 1. Modelling the Exchange Rate: Evidence from the Impacts of Quantitative Easing in Sweden

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för nationalekonomi

    Author : Anny Eklund; Markus Sallkvist; [2024]
    Keywords : Quantitative easing; Exchange rate; Bayesian VAR model; Small open economy; Triangular factorisation;

    Abstract : Quantitative easing, the unconventional monetary policy measure used by many central banks to combat low inflation when interest rates are at the lower bound, has shown to be an effective tool for depreciating the domestic currency. Although the exchange rate is of particular importance in a small open economy as it directly impacts inflation dynamics,trade competitiveness and plays a substantial role in shaping monetary policy, few papers have investigated how the depreciating effect of QE to the exchange rate works. READ MORE

  3. 2. Something's in the Air: Exploring Wind Power Investment Incentives in Sweden

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för nationalekonomi

    Author : Herman Rogefors; William Karlsson; [2023]
    Keywords : Wind Power; Merit Order Effect; Swedish Electricity Market; Firm Profitability; Investments;

    Abstract : Swedish wind power generation levels have shifted materially over the last decade, nearly accounting for 20% of the total electricity supply by the end of 2021. Along with rapid infrastructure development, industry ownership structures have changed, and foreign equity in wind power is estimated to increase from 36% in 2016 to 66% in 2024. READ MORE

  4. 3. Endogeneity of IPR Policy: North-South Trade with Southern Innovation

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för nationalekonomi

    Author : Xiaowei Zhao; [2023]
    Keywords : Multinational Firms; North-South Trade; Intellectual Property Rights; Innovation; Imitation;

    Abstract : This thesis developed a model of north-south trade with multinational firms and increasing product variety, in which the South could also create innovations motivated by imitations. In Northern R&D, researchers create innovations and Northern firms are attracted to invest directly in the south for relatively lower wage level. READ MORE

  5. 4. Sanctions and Gender Inequality : A Quantitative Analysis on the Interplay Between Sanctions and Gender Disparities

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Lina Fjellner; [2023]
    Keywords : Sanctions; Gender; Gender Inequality; Economy; Democracy; Conflict;

    Abstract : This research paper endeavours to investigate the correlation between sanctions and the exacerbation of gender inequality. Specifically, the study aims to assess whether the imposition of sanctions leads to heightened levels of gender-based disparities. READ MORE

  6. 5. High Noon in the Himalayas

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Johan Andersson; [2023]
    Keywords : China; India; Border conflict; Galwan; escalation; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : This master’s thesis examines the escalation of the Sino-Indian border conflict in the summer of 2020. Using a modified version of Graham Allison’s multi-lens model, variants of realism, institutionalism and constructivism are applied to the case in order to find explanatory factors. READ MORE