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1. 1. Social Policy from Above? : Europeanisation of Swedish Social Policy 1990-2019

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Sociologiska institutionen

   Author : Jakob Strigén; [2023]
   Keywords : Social policy change; social policy; Europeanisation; welfare state; unemployment policy; family policy; process tracing;

   Abstract : At the same time as the European Union’s (EU) influence has grown, path-breaking changes in Sweden’s social policy characteristics have appeared. Previous research gives contradictory evidence on whether and how these developments relate, and it remains unknown to what extent the EU contributed to the changes observed in Sweden. READ MORE

3. 2. SMEs in Times of Crisis: An Analysis of Medtech SMEs’ Strategic Responses to the COVID-19 Pandemic

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Alina Tater; Marc Leon Willemsen; [2021]
   Keywords : Crisis Management; Strategic Responses; SME; COVID-19; Medtech; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : The COVID-19 crisis has disrupted industries across the globe and has forced organizations to respond. One example is the medical technology (medtech) sector in which small and medium- sized enterprises (SMEs) were impacted and had to respond strategically. READ MORE

4. 3. Family firms challenged by crisis : A multi cased study to identify strategies applied by Swedish family SMEs in order to cope with the Covid-19 crisis

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   Author : Ilias Boukrach; Erica Karlberg; [2021]
   Keywords : Family firms; family SMEs; Sweden; Crisis; strategic and crisis management;

   Abstract : Background: The Covid-19 crisis has caused limitations that have led to some serious economic consequences around the world. The crisis that is still ongoing has created a complex situation for most economic actors. Every firm has been affected by the crisis in one way or another including family firms, that play a vital role in the global economy. READ MORE

5. 4. The Welfare State Upholders: Protests against Cuts in Sickness Benefits in Sweden 2006-2019 : A Case Study of Political Action against Welfare Retrenchment

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

   Author : Magda Bertz Wågström; [2020]
   Keywords : programmatic welfare retrenchment; protest; interest groups; labor movement; clients;

   Abstract : The debate between the Power Resource Approach and the New Politics thesis has been ongoing for decades. The PRA claims that the labor movement continues to be the most prominent defender of the welfare state. READ MORE

6. 5. Trade Unions and the Changing Swedish Model: A Case Study of Swedish Trade Unions' Policies in Relation to the Changing Swedish Welfare State

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Sociologi; Lunds universitet/Socialhögskolan; Lunds universitet/Sociologiska institutionen

   Author : Sara Bergdahl; [2020]
   Keywords : The Swedish welfare state; welfare retrenchment; trade unions; welfare policy; occupational welfare; union identity; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : Trade unions have traditionally been key advocates for the Swedish welfare state. Yet, in recent decades, the Swedish welfare model has come under strain. Therefore, the aim of this thesis is to explore what policies Swedish trade unions develop in relation to the changing Swedish welfare state, and what the reasons are behind these policies. READ MORE