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  1. 1. Ethics in a Pandemic : On Bioethical Decisions, Status Quo Bias and Covid-19

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för idé- och samhällsstudier

    Author : Ellen Svensson; [2022]
    Keywords : Covid-19; bioethics; decision-making; risk; uncertainty; status quo; status quo bias; the precautionary principle; pandemic; the corona-commission; Coronakommissionen;

    Abstract : The Covid-19 pandemic and the Swedish strategy when dealing with the crisis, have shown that a status quo bias can be highly damaging for bioethical decision-making. The pandemic presented a situation of high levels of uncertainties, where incomparable values such as health and freedom, were being put against each other. READ MORE

  3. 2. Appeal mechanisms and Investment Court Systems in Investor-State Dispute Settlement : An analysis of AM and ICS suggestions, in light of contemporary reform

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Juridiska institutionen

    Author : David Drakopoulos; [2021]
    Keywords : arbitration; investor; State; ISDS; IIA; BIT; appellate mechanism; AM; Investment Court System; ICS; economic imperialism; status quo; regime; environment; human rights; multilateral investment court; MIC; UNCITRAL; ICSID; CETA; ECA; European Court of Arbitration; foreign investment; capital; capital importing; capital exporting; reform; international investment law; IIL;

    Abstract : We begin with a short analysis of the history of Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS). We then discuss the merits and demerits of the regime, such as the arguments between finality, speediness, and correctness. READ MORE

  4. 3. The Influence of pH, Temperature and Number of Wash Steps on the Washing Efficiency of CTMP Pulp

    University essay from Karlstads universitet/Avdelningen för kemiteknik

    Author : André Monlars; [2021]
    Keywords : Mechanical pulp; Chemi-thermomechanical pulp; Picea abies; Extractives; Wood resin; Deresination; Washing; Mekanisk massa; Kemitermomekanisk massa; Picea abies; Extraktivämnen; Tvättning;

    Abstract : In this report, the washing efficiency of chemi-thermomechanical pulp (CTMP) from Norway spruce (Picea abies) was investigated when adjusting the temperature and pH during washing as well as implementing different number of wash steps. Concurrent effects of having a high pH and temperature were also examined. READ MORE

  5. 4. THE BACKLASH THEORY: A REASON FOR POLITICAL CONCERN OR FAKE NEWS?

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Emelie Karlsson; [2020]
    Keywords : backlash; public opinion; American Muslims; survey experiment;

    Abstract : The contested backlash phenomenon assumes that changes to the status quo in favor of minorities will be met with resistance and resentment from majority groups. However, previous research has yielded ambiguous results. This has resulted in a continuous confusion regarding if, when and how backlashes occur. READ MORE

  6. 5. Acceptability of Vehicle Mileage Taxation in Sweden A Behavioral Economics Approach to Introducing Road Policy Reforms

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen

    Author : Philipp Jonas Kreutzer; [2020]
    Keywords : Road Pricing; Vehicle Mileage Taxation; Psychological Reactance Theory; Structural Equation Modeling; Discrete Choice Experiment; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Vehicle Mileage Taxation is a proposed improvement to addressing external costs of driving. A key hurdle for its implementation is its acceptability by the public. Theories of psychological reactance, fairness perception and status quo bias are explored as influences on tax reform perception. READ MORE