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Corruption has been a widely discussed and analysed topic for decades. However, the results stemming from research on its effect are mixed and highly volatile, leading to a debate that it may be beneficial to the economy and society. The thesis puts this to a test with a focus on Europe during 2005-2019. By using rigorous testing, different proxies for corruption and subjective well-being, and var

Purpose: The purpose of this thesis is to gain a better understanding of the interplay between sustainability and corporate branding internally in organisations. By studying how internal communication contributes to the employees’ perception of these concepts, we aspire for this research to result in a greater comprehension of the role of internal communication in relation to sustainability and co

Denna studie utforskade andlighet och alkoholism ur ett existentiellt, psykologiskt och sociologiskt perspektiv. Genom semistrukturerade intervjuer med åtta aktiva medlemmar i Anonyma Alkoholister (AA) syftade studien till att undersöka vilken betydelse medlemmar i AA tillskriver andligheten i tolvstegsprogrammet. Materialet analyserades med tematisk analys utifrån en fenomenologisk ansats. AnalysThe present study explored spirituality and alcoholism from an existential, psychological and sociological perspective. The aim of the study was to examine what the spiritual aspects of the twelve-step program meant to members of Anonymous Alcoholics (AA). The sample consisted of eight active members of AA, all located in Sweden. Data was collected by means of semi-structured interviews, then anal

Daylight analysis is often carried out when definitive decisions about space characteristics such as materials, colours, window characteristics and furnishing have not yet been made. Such late design choices, which are first introduced or can still be changed late in the design process or even after its conclusion, impact the daylight levels of interior spaces. This study explored the impact of la

This study explores the topic of the choice of location of entrepreneurs and the extent of the role of spatial context in entrepreneurship at the city level.In other words, by analysing the interactions between entrepreneurs and their spatial context on an urban microscale, we pursue to understand how a city can become more entrepreneurial. We do this by conceptualising entrepreneurship in the urb

Att minska biltrafiken: varför är det så svårt? Många kommuner tar nu klimatförändringarna på allt större allvar, och många ambitiösa klimatmål sätts upp i landet. Studien som beskrivs här har fokuserat på kommunala mål om minskad biltrafik i Göteborg, Borlänge och Jönköping och undersökt hur väl dessa mål fått genomslag, och vilka centrala utmaningar som finns inom arbetet. Alltså: hur kan det vThere is a great need to figure out how to reach our many ambitious climate goals. This thesis focuses on municipal goals concerning reducing car traffic, and studies three municipalities (Göteborg, Borlänge and Jönköping) who have all adopted clear goals concerning decreased car traffic. The aim of this thesis is to identify potential goal conflicts and challenges within the municipalities’ work

This thesis conducts a study in conceptual history into the meaning of sovereignty within the Holy Roman Empire, a European political institution of states that lasted from 962 to 1806 AD. Three classical theorists in sovereignty, namely Jean Bodin, Thomas Hobbes, and Samuel von Pufendorf comprehend the main philosophical corps of the thesis, which will be operationalised by studying three constit

It is increasingly agreed upon by both scholars and policymakers that policies have different gendered effects. Agricultural input subsidies are highly debated policies in Africa. They were popular in the 1960s and 1970s, removed under the SAPs and liberalisation schemes in the 1980s and 1990s, and have been making a comeback since the turn of the century. This study aims to analyse to what extent

There exists considerable debate on the utility of ILO’s decent work agenda and its four pillars of full employment, rights at work, social dialogue, and social protection in the context of emerging economies. Whether these pillars be achieved in unison or if there a need to prioritize a pillar over another and whether the notion as a whole is complementary with other development objectives like e

Det finns just nu momentum för att stängda de luckor i lagstiftningen kring företags ansvar för negativa effekter på mänskliga rättigheter. En av de mest ambitiösa åtagandena hittills är initiativet till ett EU-direktiv med syfte att kräva skälig aktsamhet (så kallad ”due diligence”) och ansvar från företag för påverkan på mänskliga rättigheter och miljön. Ett lagförslag förväntas komma under sommMomentum is building for closing the regulatory gaps on business responsibility for adverse human rights impacts. One of the most ambitious actions so far is the initiative for an EU directive on corporate due diligence and accountability for human rights and the environment. A proposal for the provisions of the directive is expected this summer (2021). Historically children’s rights have been top

Grön infrastruktur kan bevara skogens biodiversitet Du kanske minns från när du var liten och besökte ett naturreservat, hur mjuk mossan var, och du hörde fåglarna sjunga högt där uppe bland trädkronorna. Skogen var levande och kryllade av alla möjliga sorters insekter, mossor, lavar, blommor och träd. Den vittnade om en hög biologisk mångfald som är nödvändig för att våra ekosystem ska fungera oBiodiversity is today rapidly decreasing, and one of the main threats is land use intensification in forest landscapes. By improving the forest quality in the surrounding landscape of protected areas, the level of biodiversity could increase, and green infrastructure areas have been proposed as a method in Sweden. These areas are called Valuable Forest Areas (VFAs), and contain high densities of s

Reaching the targets of the Paris Agreement requires acceleration of low-carbon energy transitions. At the same time, it is not fully understood why some technologies spread more rapidly and widely than others. This thesis advances our understanding of the diffusion of large-scale low-carbon technologies by bridging technology diffusion studies and political economy of transitions. Through combini

Recent research suggests that it is the decline in the frequency of ‘shrinking’ episodes, and not higher growth rates, that are more important for long-term development. A growing body of literature also focuses on how income inequality and poverty affect economic growth rates, with a consensus emerging about their negative impacts. By employing a framework centred around social capabilities, this

Regional integration on the African continent has been promoted for decades as a means to sustained economic development in Africa, with multiple agreements on the continent to stimulate such integration. Many countries are members of these regional integration organizations on the basis of increasing intra-regional trade and cooperation. This study is a comparative analysis between two countries

The sustainable production and consumption of foods is gaining traction and globally, it is believed that there is nutritional transitional taking place from animal-based protein to plant-based protein. Product requirements, supply chain conditions, and consumption patterns for animal-based proteins and plant-based proteins will vary. This ensures that the packaging of plant-based foods must now m

Lactobacillus reuteri is known as probiotics with health benefits. Freeze-drying is frequently used to preserve probiotics and keep them alive. However, freeze-drying through freezing and drying might cause some damages to the probiotic’s cells. Formulation by protective agents including cryoprotectants and lyoprotectants prior to freeze-drying can prevent and reduce these damages. In this study,

Decision making is one of the most critical tasks that can have an impact on organisations’ performance. To rely on decisions, organisations need to consider effective decision making. Hence to make effective decisions, most organisations are moving towards data driven deci-sion making with the aim to increase profits and reduce costs that can lead them to a compet-itive advantage. However, adopti

1957 var det år som kvinnor fick börja utbilda sig till poliser, 60 år senare, år 2017 så uppmärksammar #metoo-uppropet den kamp mot sexism och trakasserier som kvinnor fortfarande behöver kämpa. #nödvärn riktar ljuset mot just polisyrket och den sexism, ojämställdhet och tystnadskultur som kvinnliga poliser möter i sitt yrke. Syftet med den här uppsatsen är att undersöka kvinnliga polisers upplev

Author: Oskar Nilsson. Title. To work reinforced. A qualitative study of the changes within the social assistance benefits work in Malmö. (Translated title). Supervisor. Torbjörn Hjort. In august of 2018 the local board of labor market and social services in Malmö decided that all inhabitants receiving social assistance benefits should have monthly scheduled meetings with their social worker. T

Purpose - With the ever increasing digitization, businesses are exposed to new ways of marketing strategies. Even though new ventures just have a small success rate, research has not focused on exploring the skills entrepreneurs need to succeed with their venture. This research seeks to explore the importance of marketing skills, entrepreneurs need for a successful digital entrepreneurial marketin