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1. One-Party Dominance and Democratic Backsliding in Botswana and Tanzania: Whither Peace and Development?
University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)Abstract : Over the past decade, a third wave of autocratisation has stormed the world, hitting democracies and autocracies alike. The ongoing democratic backsliding is attributed to a range of factors. From “executive aggrandisement” and strategic manipulation of elections to "autocratic lawfare”. READ MORE
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2. Parameter Stability in Additive Normal Tempered Stable Processes for Equity Derivatives
University essay from Mälardalens universitet/Akademin för utbildning, kultur och kommunikationAbstract : This thesis focuses on the parameter stability of additive normal tempered stable processes when calibrating a volatility surface. The studied processes arise as a generalization of Lévy normal tempered stable processes, and their main characteristic are their time-dependent parameters. READ MORE
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3. ‘United in Diversity’ on presidential recognition and sanctions? : An analysis of coherence in the EU’s foreign policy towards Venezuela
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionenAbstract : Although the EU foreign policy is guided by the principle of coherence, previous research describes how cases of incoherence prevail. This thesis aims to contribute to the literature on under which conditions the EU acts coherently and not. READ MORE
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4. MEASURING POPULISM ON TWITTER DURING PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS IN LATIN AMERICA - A dictionary-based approach.
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för journalistik och masskommunikationAbstract : Arguably, populism has become increasingly topic across different spheres: the media, the academia and even the vox populi; and it has become quite common to find political movements and leaders labelled as populists. Therefore, one can say that Populism is on the rise across the globe. READ MORE
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5. Carbon Premium & Policy Uncertainty: An Analysis of Correlation Between Carbon Exposure and Stock Returns, and the Impact of Presidential Elections on Carbon Risk.
University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomiAbstract : Earth's climate is changing, but the timing and extent of policy responses remain uncertain. This paper aims to test the correlation between firms' carbon emissions and stock returns. The analysis is two-leveled; a general test throughout the period 2012 to 2022, and two separate tests surrounding the last two American presidential elections. READ MORE