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In China, a large private sector has evolved alongside a still sizeable state-owned sector that is subject to government control. Several studies have found that in this mixed economy, the private sector is economically more efficient than the state-owned sector. In this paper, we investigate whether private firms are also more carbon efficient than state-owned firms. Using a macroeconomic panel d

As a form of active transport, cycling provides significant health benefits to the elderly. Among voluminous active transport-related literature, few studies have investigated the correlates of the cycling activity of urban elderly. This study explored the effects of individual, household, and built environment attributes on the frequency of cycling trips by urban elderly, with data collected from

2-3 May Scholars, activists and filmmakers: The multiple roles of film in and on AsiaThis workshop brought together scholars, activists and filmmakers from Asia and beyond. The participants discussed their different views of and experiences with film, including using films as a research tool, documenting and engaging with social issues, developments and injustices in and through film, and appropri

https://www.ace.lu.se/activities/selected-past-events/focus-asia/focus-asia-2016 - 2026-09-27

12 november 2018 On 12th November 2018 the Centre hosted a speciel event, featuring special guest talks on the historical, cultural, and economic exchanges between Sweden and Japan. There was also a performance of the traditional Japanese shakuhachi, a bamboo flute, as well as some Japanese (and Swedish!) refreshments.   13:00-13:15     Welcome and Introduction 13:15-13:35     Ingemar Ottosson (Lu

https://www.ace.lu.se/activities/selected-past-events/sweden-japan-150-years - 2026-09-27

FA_nov09_new FOCUS ASIA Location: Centre for East and South-East Asian Studies, Scheelevägen 15, Lund The lectures are open to the public and entry is free of charge. Contemporary Issues in Taiwanese Innovation and Industrial Policy Layout: Nina Brand More information: www.ace.lu.se 12 November 09:00-09:30 Welcome speech and group photo Panel 1: Industrial Development and Policy Chair: Mats Benner

https://www.ace.lu.se/sites/ace.lu.se/files/fa_2009_11.pdf - 2026-09-28

Seminar on Climate Change Impact research for Mitigation strengthening Time: 31st August, 14:00 – 15:30 Place: DC:467, Design Centre, Sölvegatan 26, Lund Speaker: Professor Tord Kjellstrom Visiting Fellow at the Australian National University and Senior Research Fellow, Centre for Technology Research and Innovation, Cyprus; Management team member of EU H2020 Heat-Shield project. Formerly Professor

https://www.sustainability.lu.se/sites/sustainability.lu.se/files/180831_seminar_on_climate_change_impact_research_for_mitigation_strengthening.pdf - 2026-09-28

At the beginning of the 21st Century, Zen Buddhism is no longer an unknown religion in the West. Zen-meditation enjoys great popularity, the books regarding the subject are among the bestsellers and the auditoriums are crowed if the topic concerns the bringing home of Zen Buddhism to a Western audience. At the same time Zen Buddhism today is by no means merely the religion of Zen Buddhists, but pr

12th International Eclogite Conference in Åre, Sweden, August 20-29, 2017   Theme: High-and ultrahigh-pressure rocks – keys to lithosphere dynamics through geologic time   Dear Colleagues and Friends of eclogites, other HP- and UHP-metamorphic rocks, and mountain-building processes, We are pleased to inform you that online registration has opened for the 12th International Eclogite Conference in Å

https://www.geology.lu.se/research/events/12th-international-eclogite-conference - 2026-09-27

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SANT25 PANELS THURSDAY 13:00-14:30, G101 02. Roundtable: Discomforting Swedish academia: Political engagements and stu- dent protests for Palestine. Annika Rabo, SU, Nina Gren, LU, Nina Gren, Maria Padron, Björkåfrihet, Hossam Sultan, LiU THURSDAY 13:00-16:15, G125 05. Climate Change and the Discomfort of Uncertainty Metztli Hernandez, Matias Menalled. UU 05-1. Water scarcity and water concerns. A

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COSB45: Social Movements in East and South-East Asia Literature List Literature Introduction COSB45 is a first-cycle elective course offered by the Centre for East and South-East Asian Studies and open to general enrolment. The course is a distance course, which provides a thorough overview of a comprehensive overview of social movements in East and South- East Asia. It comprises issues including

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Vice Dean Research Education, Professor Contact details Email: hj [dot] holm [at] nek [dot] lu [dot] se Phone: +46 46 222 95 51 Mobile: +46 70 221 69 26Organisation Department of Economics Room number: Alfa 4088 Service point: 10 WebpageHJ Holms profile in Lund University research portal Publications Displaying of publications. Sorted by year, then title. Filter by type AllArticleBook chapterDebat

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Some colours might have different connotations depending on people’s cultural backgrounds. When talking about evacuation, the colour employed for exit signs and flashing lights plays a significant role because it is responsible for conveying a message to the evacuees, either danger or safety. The aims of this study are to evaluate the influence of red and green emergency way-finding systems on the

In this paper it is argued that the restructuring following the stiffer competition stemming from increased global integration will trigger a race between countries to attract inward foreign direct investment (FDI). It is further argued that this race consists of last minute efforts and tailor-made packages designed by governments and their agencies to temporarily improve their country's otherwise