Search for dissertations about: "Economics"

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  2. 1. We are (not) anonymous Essays on anonymity, discrimination and online hate

    University dissertation from Stockholm : Department of Economics, Stockholm University

    Author : Joakim Jansson; Björn Tyrefors; Björn Öckert; [2018]
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Anonymity; Discrimination; Hate; Applied Econometrics; Gender Economics; Labor Economics; Political Economics; Behavioral Economics; Economics; nationalekonomi;

    Abstract : Haters gonna hate? - Anonymity, misogyny and hate against foreigners in online discussions on political topics. A crucial aspect of freedom of expression is anonymity, but anonymity is a contentious matter. It enables individuals to discuss without fear of repercussions, but anonymity can also lead to hateful writings threatening other's freedom. READ MORE

  4. 2. Essays on Public, Political and Labor Economics

    University dissertation from Department of Economics, Stockholm University

    Author : David Seim; Torsten Persson; Henrik Kleven; [2013]
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Public Economics; Political Economics; Labor Economics; Economics; nationalekonomi;

    Abstract : This thesis contains four essays.The first paper, "Real or Evasion Responses to the Wealth Tax? Theory and Evidence from Sweden", addresses the behavioral effects of an annual wealth tax. I use Swedish tax records over the period 1999-2006 and two sources of variation in the tax rate to estimate the elasticity of taxable net wealth at about 0.3. READ MORE

  5. 3. Radical Right, Identity, and Retaliation

    University dissertation from Stockholm : Department of Economics, Stockholm University

    Author : Sirus Håfström Dehdari; David Strömberg; Torsten Persson; Sascha Becker; [2018]
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Far-right Parties; Political Economics; Institutional Economics; Identity Formation; Behavioral Economics; Gender Economics; Economics; nationalekonomi;

    Abstract : Economic Distress and Support for Far-right Parties – Evidence from Sweden. This paper studies the effects of economic distress on support for far-right parties. READ MORE

  6. 4. Expectations, Financial Markets and Monetary Policy

    University dissertation from Uppsala : Department of Economics, Uppsala University

    Author : Dmytro Stoyko; Mikael Bask; Daniel Spiro; John Hassler; [2020]
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Macroeconomics; Monetary policy; DSGE models; Expectations; Macroprudential regulations; Credit spread; Forward guidance; Economics; Nationalekonomi;

    Abstract : Monetary Policy and Macroprudential Regulations. We investigate the desirability of macroprudential regulations in a DSGE model with collateral and income borrowing constraints. READ MORE

  7. 5. Essays on Environmental Economics

    University dissertation from Uppsala : Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Erika Budh; Lars Hultkrantz; Chuan-Zhong Li; Ing-Marie Gren; [2005]
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Economics; Environmental economics; public good; public bad; negative externality; voluntary contribution; experiment; envionmental objectives; multiple emission reductions; sub-optimization; linear programming; multivariate stochastic control; emission trading; Nationalekonomi; SOCIAL SCIENCES Business and economics Economics; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP Ekonomi Nationalekonomi; nationalekonomi; Economics;

    Abstract : This dissertation consists of four self-contained essays.Essay IThis essay reports on an experimental study of how voluntary contributions in a public good game are affected by framing. In the public good context, average wealth improves from contributions. In the defensive contexts, the voluntary contributions prevent reductions in average wealth. READ MORE