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De många utmaningarna för en hållbar parkeringsplanering - En analys av nybyggnationsprojekt i Lunds Kommun

Car parking is increasingly perceived as problematic for urban landscapes; parking occupies large amounts of space and is an important motivator for car use. Private housing developers are an increasingly important player in contemporary urban development. Their responsibility for the provision of parking at new developments means that these actors will have a considerable impact on urban transpor

Heterogeneity and Monetary Policy Within the EMU

This paper studies heterogeneity in the euro area transmission mechanism as dependent on financial development. The topic is interesting, and research on it may provide answers to questions such as how member states can reduce their inflation rate. The hypothesis is that responses of inflation and output to discretionary monetary policy are larger in member states with a higher level of financial

Life cycle cost analysis of fire detection systems

This master's thesis delves into the comprehensive analysis of cost-benefit aspects pertaining to fire detection systems, with a specific application to such systems at the scientific facility CERN. Fire detection systems play a critical role in ensuring the safety and security of buildings and occupants. The study aims to evaluate with a cost-benefit methodology the tipping point at which the

Converting Commodity Swaps to net futures-equivalent: Staying compliant with CFTC:s new position limits on Economically Equivalent Swaps

Trading commodities has been around for centuries, and today, most trading is done electronically on exchanges in derivatives contracts. Over time, regulatory bodies, specifically the CFTC, have sought to implement safeguards against market manipulation by participants. One such measure has been position limits on derivatives, which since January 1st, 2023, also includes so-called economically equ

Taxation and Human Rights: Impacts and Obligations of International Economic Organisations

This thesis assesses the complex relationship between International Economic Organisations (IEOs), taxation, and human rights, shedding light on the impacts, obligations, and assessment practices of the World Bank, International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). In an era of globalisation, the impact of these IEOs on financial policies, incl

Bländad av grönt - Grönmålning och ett strängare beviskrav mot miljöpåståenden inom marknadsföring

Genom en ökad medvetenhet hos konsumenter om deras klimatavtryck har det blivit viktigt för företag att positionera sig som hållbara. I samband med detta har begreppet ”grönmålning” etablerats inom sammanhang som exempelvis vilseledande marknadsföring, där företag försöker framställa sig som miljövänliga utan en vederhäftig grund. För att adressera innebörden av grönmålning och finna ett tillvägagWith consumers becoming more aware of their environmental footprint, it has become important for companies to position themselves as sustainable. In this context, the term "greenwashing" has been established to describe misleading marketing practices where companies try to portray themselves as environmentally friendly without a valid basis. To address the meaning of greenwashing and fin

Addressing Forced Labour in Global Supply Chains - Assessing the Legal Changes arising through the Implementation of the new EU Regulation on Prohibiting Products made with Forced Labour on the Union Market

The upcoming EU Regulation on prohibiting products made with forced labour on the Union market is forming the occasion for this Master’s Thesis. In particular, the topic of forced labour is analysed to provide a brief insight into the necessity of the Regulation. Furthermore, a variety of international and European legal instruments are compared to the new Regulation in order to identify the actua

Time-varying Commodity Portfolio Optimization

The commodity market is basically used for hedging against physical products. However, commodity portfolios alone can be an investment choice based on their return and risk characteristics. In order to analyze the interconnectedness among commodities, this study applies multivariate GARCH models of diagonal VECH, diagonal BEKK, and CCC to model the volatility among the selected commodity groups of

Analysing Self-Preferencing in EU Competition Law - Understanding the Similarities and Differences Between Article 102 TFEU and the Digital Markets Act

Article 102 TFEU has long been the legal framework for addressing dominant undertakings abusing their position. In the new digital era, these undertakings have been found to favour themselves through self-preferencing. Therefore, the European Commission proposed the Digital Markets Act to address the structural problems that Article 102 TFEU could not. The DMA targets gatekeepers, who often hold d

Självbiografier om beroendeproblematik: En kvalitativ dokumentanalys om människors väg till förändring

This study aimed to gain an increased understanding of significant factors in the exit process from addiction to alcohol or drugs, as well as how the individual process may unfold. Additionally, the purpose of this study was to investigate the significance of relapse in recovery from alcohol- or drug addiction. To conduct this study, data was collected from three autobiographies using a qualitativ

Intellectual Property Issues of Fan Fiction

This thesis investigates fan fiction’s intellectual property issues, focusing on its legal status, copyright implications, and potential regulatory frameworks. The research explores the pathways for protecting the rights of original authors and fan fiction creators while fostering creative expression. Key topics include the definition and copyrightability of fan fiction, its potential for copyrigh

Decentralized Dynamics: Analyzing the Distribution of Responsibility in Bottom-Up Networked Organizations

The purpose of this study is to examine how responsibility is distributed in a bottom-up and network forms structure. Our qualitative study followed the interpretivist tradition together with an inductive approach in one organization. The empirical data was collected at “Bright Solutions” through 8 semi-structured interviews over a two week period. This paper is examined through the lens of bottom

Genesis of the Digital Euro - The Relationship Between the Central Bank Digital Currency and Data Protection Law

This thesis conducts a legal investigation and critical analysis of the creation and establishment of a digital currency in the transactional agora of the European Union. The implementation of the digital euro as a new method of the European numismatic zone is a revolutionary neoteric strategy for efficiency in monetary transactions. A profound problem at the epicentre of this novel concept is the

Living Off-Grid: A Study of Sustainable Transformations Across Practical, Political, and Personal Spheres

Off-grid living offers an alternative path to sustainability, but its complex dynamics require deeper exploration. Utilizing the Three Spheres of Transformation theoretical framework, the study uses interviews to explore the motivations for, barriers to and necessary changes for off-grid living from the perspective of individuals. Findings from interviews with people living and aspiring to live of

From Protectors to Perpetrators: Exploring the Justification and Accountability of Police Misconduct in Sweden

This study delves into instances where individuals in positions of authority breach the trust vested in their roles. Despite the occurrence of misconduct by powerful actors, these incidents are often overlooked in academic and socio-legal discourse. This thesis therefore aims to address this gap, by exploring how police officers in Sweden justify their misconduct, as well as how they are held acco

CO2 Mitigation for New Residential Buildings in Future Scenarios: Trade-off Between Operational and Embodied Energy

The building sector contributes to one-fifth of Sweden’s total greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) and consumes 40 % of the final energy consumption. To achieve the climate goals set by the Swedish government, the building sector requires rapid development to reduce its climate impact. The climate impact of buildings comes from two types of energy throughout the building's lifecycle: operational an

Minimilönedirektivets dolda agenda - En rättsvetenskaplig analys av minimilönedirektivets kollektivavtalsfrämjande funktion

Minimilönedirektivet har trots sitt namn en minst lika viktig agenda: att främja kollektivavtalsförhandlingar i EU. Trots att direktivet ska vara implementerat i nationell lagstiftning senast november 2024 går det redan att urskilja kollektivavtalsfrämjande initiativ bland medlemsländerna. Denna uppsats syftar till att genom en rättsvetenskaplig analys redogöra för minimilönedirektivets bestämmelsThe Minimum Wage Directive, despite its name, has an equally important agenda: to promote collective bargaining in the EU. Although the directive must be implemented into national legislation by November 2024, collective bargaining initiatives can already be observed among the member states. This thesis aims to provide a legal analysis of the directive's provisions and its function in promotin

INFORMING WILDFIRE EVACUATION GUIDELINES IN TOURISTIC AREAS

Wildfires are increasing around the world and unlike building evacuations, the wildland urban interface (WUI) evacuations consider vehicle movement alongside the behaviour of wildfires. Tourists, as a diverse population, further complicate WUI evacuations due to factors such as language barriers, unfamiliarity with the area, varying levels of risk awareness, and the lack of access to vehicles. Nev

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I Sverige idag så är engelska ett språk som nästan hela befolkningen kan och har ett stort inflytande på det svenska språket. Inflytandet från engelska och blandningen av språken, code-switching, har skapat debatter om hur nyttigt detta är för det svenska språket. Syftet med denna uppsats är att ta reda på hur ungdomar i Sverige förhåller sig till engelska och vad de tycker om, och hur de använder

Sekretess i rättstvister Om informationsskyldigheten och sekretess mel-lan myndigheter

Sammanfattning Uppsatsens syfte är att klargöra betydelsen av den allmänna samverkansskyl-digheten inom ramen för rättstvister mellan myndigheter. För att uppnå detta syfte används en kritisk rättsdogmatisk metod. Informationsskyldigheten följer av 6 kap. 5 § OSL och är en precisering av den bredare allmänna samverkansskyldigheten i 8 § FL. I förhållande till de skyldigheter som åvilar staten undeSummary This thesis aims to clarify the significance of the general duty of cooperation in the context of civil litigation between authorities. A critical legal dogmatic method is utilized to achieve this purpose. The duty to provide information on request as outlined in Chapter 6, Section 5 of the Public Access to Information and Secrecy Act (2209:400), also known as OSL, specifies the broader ge