Search for dissertations about: "Ethnic heterogeneity"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 22 swedish dissertations containing the words Ethnic heterogeneity.

  2. 1. Ethnic heterogeneity of the North-Swedish population : its origin and medical consequences

    Author : Per-Olof Nylander; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Ethnic heterogeneity; Northern Sweden; Population genetics; Finns; Saamis; Genetic markers; Hypercholesterolemia;

    Abstract : Northern Sweden shows a unique population structure with remarkable geographical variations in the distribution of genetic disorders as well as genetic markers like blood groups, serum groups and red cell enzyme types. The present-day population of northern Sweden is a mixture of people of Finnish, Saamish (Lappish) and Central-Swedish origin. READ MORE

  4. 2. Fertility Behavior and Preferences Among Immigrants and Children of Immigrants in Sweden

    Author : Erik Carlsson; Eleonora Mussino; Livia Olah; Michaela Kreyenfeld; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; children of immigrants; descendants of immigrants; ethnic; religion; fertility intentions; realization of fertility intentions; ideal number of children; Generations and Gender Survey; register data; sociologisk demografi; Sociological Demography;

    Abstract : Similar to other Western European countries, immigrants and children of immigrants constitute growing segments of the Swedish population. Analyzing fertility patterns among immigrants and their children is important because (1) understanding potential heterogeneity in fertility preferences and behavior among population subgroups improves the understanding of fertility trends for the overall population, (2) fertility patterns can serve as an indicator of immigrants’ integration into the destination society, and (3) research can contribute with facts and nuanced perspectives to the emotionally charged political debate on immigrant and minority fertility. READ MORE

  5. 3. Empirical Essays in Political and Public Economics

    Author : Heléne Lundqvist; Matz Dahlberg; Eva Mörk; Michael Smart; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Political careers; Ethnic heterogeneity; Income redistribution; Fiscal federalism; Intergovernmental grants; Public employment; Economics; Nationalekonomi; Economics; Nationalekonomi;

    Abstract : This thesis consists of four self-contained essays. Essay 1: Despite the key role played by political payoffs in theory, very little is known empirically about the types of payoffs that motivate politicians. The purpose of this paper is to bring light onto this. I estimate causal effects of being elected in a local election on monetary returns. READ MORE

  6. 4. An intersectional approach in social epidemiology: Understanding health heterogeneity

    Author : Maria Wemrell; Socialepidemiologi; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

    Abstract : Critical debates within the science of (social) epidemiology concern the relative lackof social theory in epidemiological research and the low discriminatory accuracy (DA)of much epidemiological knowledge on factors and markers of risk for disease.Against this background, this thesis integrates intersectionality theory intoepidemiological study. READ MORE

  7. 5. Us and Them : Economic Consequences of Ethno-confessional Diversity

    Author : Luka Miladinovic; Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; economic growth; inequality; ethnic diversity; Yugoslavia;

    Abstract : An increasing number of countries are accepting individuals with diverse religious and ethnic backgrounds within their borders – a trend that can be traced to the end of WWII. Theoretically, a society can experience both economic benefits and costs from ethno-confessional diversity. READ MORE