Search for dissertations about: "Anders Åkerman"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 swedish dissertations containing the words Anders Åkerman.

2. 1. Essays on International Trade, Productivity and Firm Heterogeneity

   Author : Anders Åkerman; Rikard Forslid; Diego Puga; Stockholms universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Agglomeration; productivity; firm heterogeneity; export processing zones; firm dynamics; market size; beachhead costs; natural experiment; Economics; Nationalekonomi; Economics; nationalekonomi;

   Abstract : The thesis consists of three papers, summarized as follows.”Trade, Intra-Industry Reallocations and Aggregate Productivity: A Bridge between Theory and Data in Öresund”The paper aims at estimating the causal effect of trade liberalisation on aggregate productivity through firm selection as in Melitz (2003). READ MORE

4. 2. Magnetoresistance and Space : Micro- and Nanofeature Sensors Designed, Manufactured and Evaluated for Space Magnetic Field Investigations

   Author : Anders Persson; Hugo Nguyen; Greger Thornell; Johan Åkerman; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Tunneling Magnetoresistance; Planar Hall effect; Magnetic tunnel junction; Magnetometer; Materials science; Teknisk materialvetenskap; Engineering physics; Teknisk fysik; Teknisk fysik med inriktning mot mikrosystemteknik; Engineering Science with specialization in Microsystems Technology;

   Abstract : In recent years, the interest for miniaturization of spaceborne instruments and subsystems has increased steadily, as this enables development of small and lightweight satellite classes as well as more versatile payloads on traditional spacecraft. In essence, this thesis work is an investigation of the applicability of magnetoresistive technology to a magnetometer intended for space. READ MORE

5. 3. Microwave Frequency Stability and Spin Wave Mode Structure in Nano-Contact Spin Torque Oscillators

   Author : Anders Eklund; B. Gunnar Malm; Johan Åkerman; Mikael Östling; Erik Wahlström; KTH; []
   Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; spintronics; microwave oscillators; magnetization dynamics; spin waves; phase noise; device modelling; electrical characterization; X-ray microscopy; STXM; XMCD; Fysik; Physics; Electrical Engineering; Elektro- och systemteknik;

   Abstract : The nano-contact spin torque oscillator (NC-STO) is an emerging device for highly tunable microwave frequency generation in the range from 0.1 GHz to above 65 GHz with an on-chip footprint on the scale of a few μm. READ MORE

6. 4. Assessment and tools for follow-up of patients' recovery after Intensive Care

   Author : Eva Åkerman; Bengt Fridlund; Anders Ersson; Karin Samuelson; Ewa Idvall; Jönköping University; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

   Abstract : Aim: The overall aim of this thesis was to describe and explore the use and content of ICU-diaries and to develop and psychometrically test a questionnaire to detect physical and psychosocial problems for ICU patients in their recovery process.  Methods: This thesis is based on four studies. READ MORE

7. 5. Globalization and Development : The Impact of International Trade on Political and Social Institutions

   Author : Roza Khoban; Anders Åkerman; David Strömberg; Andreas Moxnes; Stockholms universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Globalization; International Trade; Economic Development; Political Distortions; Gender Norms; Protests; Economics; nationalekonomi;

   Abstract : The Impact of Trade Liberalization in the Presence of Political DistortionsPolitical distortions are prevalent in many developing countries and can imply substantial productivity losses. Theory is ambiguous as to whether greater openness to trade amplifies or reduces the effects of such distortions. READ MORE