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  1. 1. “All we have is this beautiful place. But we don’t have the money”: The effect of foreign direct investment and global power structures on local female entrepreneurship in Coron Town, the Philippines

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för globala studier

    Author : Hannah Johansson; [2023-10-25]
    Keywords : Foreign direct investment; female entrepreneurship; global power structures; westernization; feminist economics; capital;

    Abstract : Foreign direct investment (FDI) in the global South indicates both to create and obstruct local entrepreneurship opportunities in host countries. However, foreign business owners' large capitals, and global development policies encouraging FDI in the tourism industry play a significant role in this relation. READ MORE

  3. 2. Impact of Covid-19 on students' financial asset allocation: A Jönköping University study : Quantitative research study on students’ attending Jönköping University financial asset allocation prior and post Covid-19 with different risk attitudes.

    University essay from Jönköping University/IHH, Företagsekonomi

    Author : Axel Koch; [2023]
    Keywords : Financial asset allocation; Risk-averse; risk-neutral risk-preference; economic uncertainty; Market fluctuations; Expected utility theory.;

    Abstract : Background: Since the emergence of Covid-19 has it reaped and created havoc within every segment of society on a national and global scale. The financial market experienced significant declines and losses but some asset items handled the fluctuations better than others. READ MORE

  4. 3. SOGIE minority organisations in Africa and their relation to European donors

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)

    Author : Evelina Magnusson; [2023]
    Keywords : LGBTQI ; LGBT; SOGIE; Africa; Donors;

    Abstract : The situation for sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (SOGIE) minority persons is difficult in many places and in much of Africa their lives are illegal in some form. This thesis focuses on how local organisations and European actors address this problem and what local actors believe could be done better to improve the situation for SOGIE minorities. READ MORE

  5. 4. Soft Governance & the Implementation of Policy Instruments A Study on Municipal Crisis Preparedness in Sweden

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Samuel Forsberg; [2023]
    Keywords : Soft Governance; Policy Implantation; Policy Instruments; Soft Steering; Municipal Crisis Preparedness; Swedish Crisis Preparedness;

    Abstract : This qualitative study explores how crisis preparedness practitioners in Sweden perceive theAgreement on Municipalities' Crisis Preparedness and how the municipalities haveimplemented what is stated in the Agreement on Municipalities' Crisis Preparedness. Drawingon theories about soft governance and policy instruments this has allowed the study to explorehow the agreement might be viewed by those working with it in relation what the theories hasto say. READ MORE

  6. 5. Implementing Artificial Intelligence in Supply Chain Management : A Qualitative Study of How Manufacturing Companies Can Implement AI to Improve Supply Chain Management

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Alva Norgren; Wilma Janzon Hägglund; [2023]
    Keywords : Supply Chain Management; Artificial Intelligence; Manufacturing Industry; Artificial Intelligence Implementation Process;

    Abstract : The emergence of new technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), is transforming society and changing fundamental beliefs about money, value judgments, and enterprise implications. AI is becoming increasingly prevalent, serving as an exceptional advisor and an omniscient informant. READ MORE