Essays about: "transition economies."

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  1. 16. The Generalist Trap - A Theoretical Exploration of Specialisation in Labour Markets

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för nationalekonomi

    Author : Henry Chen; Marcus Hagman; [2020]
    Keywords : Time allocation; Specialisation; Generalisation; Labour market; Learning by doing;

    Abstract : It has previously been acknowledged that the increase in productivity resulting from time allocated to a task is a key driver of specialisation in economies. This paper presents three models exploring the topic of specialisation by assuming that the allocation of an agent's time influences production both directly and indirectly, the latter through an experience-based learning effect. READ MORE

  3. 17. "Stuck in Hel Joseon"

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Sociologi

    Author : Ella Holttinen; [2020]
    Keywords : South Korea; Hel Joseon; millennials; compressed modernity; Confucianism; neoliberalism; human capital; achievement society; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : South Korea is well known for its development miracle: the nation has managed to develop from the state of extreme poverty to the World´s 12th largest economies in a period of five decades. However, the negative consequences and side effects of this rapid growth, and issues of the contemporary Korean society has been less discussed, especially from the perspective of the Korean youth. READ MORE

  4. 18. Skills and competencies for sustainable food systems : case study of young market gardeners in Sweden

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Plant Breeding (from 130101)

    Author : Lotten Lundgren; [2020]
    Keywords : market gardening; sustainability; food system; skills; competencies; lock-in; transition;

    Abstract : Global food systems are locked into a sociotechnical regime where actors are dependent on high external inputs and economies of scale, and systemic innovation is necessary to meet sustainability targets. Recent research into the development of education for fostering sustainability leaders, such as the Horizon 2020-project NextFood, have largely focused on mainstream agriculture, despite the importance of niches in driving systems change. READ MORE

  5. 19. Governing a Greying East Asia - Fertility Decline and Policy Response: A Case Study of Japan and South Korea

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen

    Author : Isabella Ronca; [2020]
    Keywords : population ageing; fertility decline; second demographic transition theory; work-family conflict; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Over the past few decades, Japan and South Korea have experienced unprecedented levels of population ageing brought about by the countries’ persistent sub-replacement fertility rates. This fertility decline has to be addressed in order to ensure future social stability and economic growth. READ MORE

  6. 20. Stepping Down Fatigued or Not: What Makes Flight Crews Decide to Step Down From Duty.

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Riskhantering och Samhällssäkerhet

    Author : Vincent Steinmetz; [2020]
    Keywords : Fatigue; Variability; Aviation; FRMS; Fatigue Risk Management; Flightcrew; Decision making; NDM; RPD; Complexity; FLMU06; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : With the emergence of industrialisation, the work-life balance has become a point of discussion in many industries, among which the aviation industry. Distortions in the work-life balance became especially apparent when 24/7 economies evolved, and industries made a transition to facilitate and serve these economies. READ MORE