Essays about: "thesis, Human Capital"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 304 essays containing the words thesis, Human Capital.

1. 1. Breaking out of Boundaries: A multiple case-study examining the role of entrepreneurship for the internationalization of small skincare born global firms

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Celina Hua; Mimmy Ly; [2023-07-18]
   Keywords : Born Global; Internationalization; Entrepreneurial Capabilities; Effectual Logic; Human Capital; Networking Capabilities; Serendipity;

   Abstract : As the beauty and skincare market continues to grow globally, there is also a growing trend of early and rapid internationalization among skincare brands that are looking to capitalize on the global market. While this constitutes a great opportunity for companies, internationalization can be difficult for young and small firms, in particular, to effectively navigate. READ MORE

3. 2. Unconditional cash transfers to single mothers effective for child education? – Using a historical policy experiment

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Linnea Karlsson; [2023]
   Keywords : Unconditional cash transfers; needs-based cash grants; welfare targeting; human capital development accumulation; skill formation technology; regression kink design;

   Abstract : In this thesis, I examine whether unconditional cash transfers to poor femaleheaded households have an effect on children’s educational attainment. Using a historical Swedish child allowance policy that targeted unconditional cash transfers to widow mothers with an income below a poverty threshold, I lay out a credible identification strategy, to test the hypothesis with a regression kink design. READ MORE

4. 3. The Impact of the Swedish Student Financial Aid Income Ceiling - A Student Perspective

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen

   Author : Carolina Wretman; [2023]
   Keywords : Student Financial Aid; Sweden; CSN; Income Ceiling; Fribelopp; Students; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : Swedish students obtaining student financial aid from Centrala Studiestödsnämnden (CSN) face an income ceiling of how much they can earn per half a calendar year before their aid is lowered according to a matrix. The thesis investigates how CSN’s income ceiling impacts students. READ MORE

5. 4. Ready to Respond to Freddy? Shock-Responsive Social Protection for Nutrition in Malawi

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen

   Author : Cecilia Pampararo; [2023]
   Keywords : Business and Economics;

   Abstract : The outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic and the increasing pace and intensity of climate-related shocks have driven the emergence of international interest around the role of national social protection systems for shock-responsiveness. An increasing number of already vulnerable people is in need of humanitarian assistance, risking to fall into poverty and malnutrition. READ MORE

6. 5. A Way to Find Work in Sweden : A Study of Highly Educated Non-EU Immigrants' Labor Market Integration Through the Jobbsprånget Internship Program.

   University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för globala politiska studier (GPS)

   Author : Mai Ruby; [2023]
   Keywords : social networks; integration; Jobbsprånget; immigrants; Labor market; internship.;

   Abstract : This thesis investigates the labor market integration of highly educated non-EU immigrants in Sweden, with an emphasis on the successes and shortcomings of the Jobbsprånget program. The research intends to offer insight on the processes and dynamics that lead to effective integration by drawing on the theories of human capital, social networks, and social capital. READ MORE