Essays about: "scandinavian countries"

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  1. 1. The impact of "loose " restrictions in Sweden during the COVID-19 virus , compared to the neighbouring Scandinavian countries.

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Matematisk statistik

    Author : Anie Kdlian; [2023]
    Keywords : Covid-19; Corona virus pandemic; Sweden; Scandinavian countries; Coronavirus; coronaviruspandemin; skandinaviskaländer; Sverige; Data Analysis; Dataanalys; Denmark; Finland; Norway; variants; excess mortality; vaccination; waves of covid; covid cases; stringency index; first wave; second wave; third wave; fourth wave; milda restriktioner.; Mathematics and Statistics;

    Abstract : Covid-19 is the first type of coronavirus that was characterized as a pandemic, year 2020. The prevention methods to minimize the spread of the corona virus did vary somehow between the countries. READ MORE

  3. 2. Risk Implications of Small Modular Nuclear Reactor Implementations: the Case of the Nordics

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och industriell teknik

    Author : Denis Mijolović; [2023]
    Keywords : Small Modular Nuclear Reactors; Nuclear Energy; Energy Policy; Energy Transition; Risk Management; Scandinavian Energy Strategy;

    Abstract : Climate change is no novelty – we witness its disastrous impact more and more by each day. Although we already started envisaging a future where the vitality of our societies is derived not from conventional fossil fuels, but from a sophisticated, clean, and steadfast energy source – the latest benchmarks tracked by leading global energy agencies show grim performance, thereby calling for an intervention. READ MORE

  4. 3. The modern folkhem

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Industridesign

    Author : Maritina Klaesson; [2023]
    Keywords : Arts and Architecture; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : ”Most of Sweden’s surface is covered by forest, 68 percent is woodland; the built-up and landscaped land does not make up more than 3 percent of Sweden’s total land area. About 50% of the forest land is made of pine (Pinus sylvestris), making it the most common tree species in the country’s forests. READ MORE

  5. 4. The role of age for the relationship between unemployment and well-being : A comparative study across different welfare state regimes

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för socialt arbete

    Author : Arezo Rezvani; [2023]
    Keywords : Unemployment; social exclusion; well-being; happiness; welfare regimes; gender regimes; gender roles; Arbetslöshet; social exkludering; välbefinnande; lycka; välfärdsregimer; könsregimer; könsroller;

    Abstract : ABSTRACT  Aims:  While the relationship between unemployment and well-being is widely acknowledged, there has been little exploration of its consequences for older workers. It is also less clear whether this relationship differs between welfare states characterized by varying levels of social protection for the unemployed. READ MORE

  6. 5. Valuing Nature : A History of the Ecosystem Services Concept and Its Application in the Scandinavian Countries

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för arkeologi och antik historia

    Author : Dorrit Rahbek; [2023]
    Keywords : Ecosystem Services; Historical Ecology; Natural Capital; Commodification; Valuation; Environmental Policies; Sweden; Norway; Denmark;

    Abstract : Since the early 2000s, the ecosystem services concept has become increasingly popular internationally. It has also been central in Scandinavian environmental policies and projects. This thesis reviews the history of and the philosophical problems associated with the ecosystem services concept. READ MORE