Essays about: "territorial"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 273 essays containing the word territorial.

1. 1. A PRESENT STATE State capacity through state presence and the COVID-19 pandemic

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

   Author : Klara Leis Ljungmark; [2023-01-23]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : Why have some states been successful in controlling the spread of SARS-CoV-2 and preventing deaths caused by it, while others failed to do so? So far, research has largely overlooked the role of state capacity in explaining this. In particular, the role of the territorial presence of states remains understudied. READ MORE

3. 2. Weather and Firm Production in Europe

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för nationalekonomi

   Author : Hanna Johansson; Leo Ljunggren; [2023]
   Keywords : Climate change; Weather; Firm Production; Europe; Nomenclature of Territorial Units for Statistics;

   Abstract : With exceeding risks of climate change damages, the economical implications of changes in weather patterns for firm production have become increasingly important. Up until now, a European setting and more time relevant data have been missing in current research analyzing such implications, which is where this thesis resolves such shortcomings. READ MORE

4. 3. Locating the Unlocated : An Examination of Choice of Law and Consumer Protection in Cryptocurrency Trading

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Juridiska institutionen

   Author : Laura Fernandez Gomero; [2023]
   Keywords : Private International Law; Conflicts of Laws; Rome I Regulation; Choice of Law; Qualification; Applicable Law; Crypto-assets; Cryptocurrency; Blockchain; Decentralized Ledger Technology; Crypto Exchanges; Crypto Trading; Consumer Contracts; Consumer Protection; Cross-border Contracts; Lunar Block; MiCA; Internationell privaträtt; IP-rätt; lagval; gränsöverskridande avtal; kryptotillgångar; kryptovalutor; Bitcoin; blockkedjeteknologi; kryptohandel; kvalifikation; konsumentskydd; Lunar Block; Rom I-förordningen; MiFID II; MiCA;

   Abstract : Disputes involving emerging technology, often leave a grey area on applicable law, as it is unlocated in the physical world. The problem with crypto-assets is partly driven by their underlying technology, allowing for the assets to be distributed in an international, digital sphere, and making it hard to pinpoint their territorial location and solve legal issues. READ MORE

5. 4. On rough terrain: Islands and Violence

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för freds- och konfliktforskning

   Author : Nora Nijboer; [2022]
   Keywords : Island disputes; strategic locations; violent escalation; interstate disputes; territorial conflict;

   Abstract : Although island disputes have returned to the geopolitical theatre on a small scale, to date, virtually no previous research on territorial interstate island disputes and violent escalation exists. This paper argues that when an island is positioned in a strategic location, because of its unique attacking, defending, and trade capabilities this may induce a willingness towards- and eventual use of violence in the attempt to conquer or defend the territory. READ MORE

6. 5. A Journey to a More Social Bus Stop Environment

   University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för Urbana Studier (US)

   Author : Jeongmin Hyeong; [2022]
   Keywords : bus stop; public transportation; public space; social space; territorial production; assemblage; waiting; agency;

   Abstract : This study suggests that bus stops be viewed from a perspective that sees them both as elements of mobility and public space. Though bus stops represent a seemingly immobile aspect of mass transit, activities can still occur within such spaces, making possible the notion of waiting time as a rich duration that holds the potential for diverse activities. READ MORE