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1. 1. The Price of Power: A quantitative study of price elasticity of demand during high electricity prices in Southern Sweden

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för nationalekonomi med statistik

   Author : Joel Berg; Lisa Johnsson; [2024-02-12]
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   Abstract : Unprecedentedly high electricity prices became a pressing issue for consumers in 2021-2022, causing political debate and shedding light on the hourly electricity prices. Out of the four Swedish electricity areas created to facilitate an effective electricity market, this thesis will focus on SE3 and SE4 in the South of Sweden, which experienced the highest prices in 2021-2022. READ MORE

3. 2. Power Profiling: Understanding the Impact of CPU Workloads on Container and Virtual Machine Power Efficiency

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för datavetenskap

   Author : Johan Huusko; [2024]
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   Abstract : Data centers power consumption represent a substantial amount of the global power consumption. While hardware has improved over the years, this study focuses on the software side of optimization, looking at the power consumption differences in containers and virtual machines. READ MORE

4. 3. Diversifying a Museum Collection and the Politics of Representation : A Mixed-Methods Approach to the Acquisition Policies and Implementation of Diversity Strategies at Stockholm's Moderna Museet in the 21st Century

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för kultur och estetik

   Author : Jonas van Kappel; [2024]
   Keywords : Moderna Museet; museum collections; art acquisition policies; diversity discourse; gender representation; intersectionality; queer studies; performativity; art donations; mixed-methods; museology;

   Abstract : Since 1958, Moderna Museet has housed Sweden’s largest collection of Swedish and international modern and contemporary art. This thesis examines the 21st-century collecting strategies and policy development of Moderna Museet, with a focus on diversity and representation, using intersectional theory and queer studies. READ MORE

5. 4. Who Deserves to Be Included? Diffraction of Diversity and Inclusion in Swedish International Organizations

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för kulturvetenskaper

   Author : Kanae Wada; [2023-08-21]
   Keywords : Diversity; Inclusion; Diversity management; Differences; Neoliberalism;

   Abstract : My thesis explores how diffraction on D&I is created by the entanglement of the nature of institution (institutional will and wall) and dissemination of neoliberal rationality, and how it perpetuates power relations that creates inequality and exclusion. I will explore this through critical discourse and intersectionality analysis thereby aiming to offer suggestions to improve diversity and inclusion (D&I) work at the Swedish organizations. READ MORE

6. 5. The financial performance differences between ESG and Non-ESG Firms in the Nordic Region – A quantitative analysis

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Athanasios Simoudis; [2023-08-10]
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   Abstract : This thesis presents a rigorous empirical analysis on the relationship between financial performance and ESG scores in Nordic firms from 2017 to 2022. The analysis utilizes fixed effects regression methods with cluster-robust standard errors at the company level. READ MORE