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  1. 16. Climate Change Adaptation Measures and Their Determinants : a case of farm-level in Rachaya Bekaa, Lebanon

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Hala Saab; [2022]
    Keywords : climate change; adaptation measures; Lebanon; multivariate probit model; farmer; agriculture;

    Abstract : Climate change is increasing the detrimental effects on agricultural productivity. Effective adaptation measures are crucial to cope with climate change impacts to reduce farmers' vulnerability and build resilience. READ MORE

  3. 17. The Impact of Swedish Public Finance Factors on the Local Real Estate Market : Based on the GMM PVAR Approach

    University essay from KTH/Fastighetsföretagande och finansiella system

    Author : Jiayu Zhang; [2022]
    Keywords : Public Investments ; Real Estate Market ; GMM PVAR Model ; Offentliga investeringar ; Fastighetsmarknaden ; GMM PVAR-modell ;

    Abstract : Real estate market prices have proven to be influenced by many driving factors. As suggested by Tiebout's (1956) model, the level of public services was believed to influence people's decision to move geographically, which was called "voting with their feet". READ MORE

  4. 18. Participatory Design-An Implementation through a Youth Centre in Istanbul, Kuzguncuk

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljö

    Author : Defne Kücükkayalar; [2022]
    Keywords : Arts and Architecture;

    Abstract : Participation, at its most basic level, refers to individuals taking part in choices that affect their lives. Through participation people can have a chance to observe and identify their opportunities and strategies for action and build solidarity to effect change. READ MORE

  5. 19. Of Those Who Dared to Dream: Student Activists’ Contestation of Hierarchy in the Thai Youth-led Protest

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Centrum för öst- och sydöstasienstudier

    Author : Lara A. Franken; [2022]
    Keywords : Student Protests; Student Activists; Thai Hierarchy; Monarchy; Junta; Protest Symbols; Thailand; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : This thesis examines the perception of hierarchy and how student activists have challenged hierarchy in the youth-led protests through attacking symbols of hierarchy and authority. Hereby, the research is based on in-depth interviews with student activists form Bangkok, linking it to the contemporary and historical development of the Thai social order. READ MORE

  6. 20. “Dead white man’s clothes” : The influence of second hand import on young Ghanaians’ consuming patterns

    University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomi

    Author : Hanna Skoglund; Johanna Samuelsson; Linda Finell; [2022]
    Keywords : Second hand; Second hand import; Consumption; Postcolonialism; Attachment to clothes;

    Abstract : Generally, not many in the Global North are aware of the complexity behind the second hand clothing trade and donations. Today, Ghana has become one of the biggest markets for imported second hand clothing. With this, the Akan saying “Obroni Wawu” has come, and translates into “Dead White Man’s Clothes”. READ MORE