Search for dissertations about: "Government stability"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 33 swedish dissertations containing the words Government stability.

  2. 11. Democratisation, Traditional Leadership and Reform Politics in South Africa

    Author : Annika Mokvist Uggla; Axel Hadenius; Lars Rudebeck; Stein Sundstol Eriksen; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : Political science; Democratisation; traditional leadership; local government reform; South Africa; state efficiency; nation-building; Traditional Leadership and Governance Framework Act 2003 ; Communal Land Rights Act 2004 ; Statsvetenskap; statskunskap; statskunskap;

    Abstract : The aim of this study of democratisation and traditional leadership in South Africa is to understand why government efforts to democratise areas under traditional leadership surprisingly resulted in the maintenance of certain aspects of hereditary rule in official governance. Theory suggests that the answer is found in a dilemma faced by politicians, as they have to undertake reform with a view to advance four potentially contradictory political goals: democracy, state efficiency, state unity and, finally, re-election. READ MORE

  4. 12. What explains the credit ratings in economically advanced democracies? Unpacking the role of political stability through ideology, corruption, and transparency

    Author : Maciej Sychowiec; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; political economy; credit ratings; sovereign debt; political ideology; corruption; transparency;

    Abstract : Credit rating agencies (CRAs) are often referred to in the literature as the “gatekeepers” of the international credit market. Their assessments may determine a government’s ability to finance its budget since good credit ratings allow governments to borrow money on more favorable terms. READ MORE

  5. 13. Synthesis of nanoporous Ca3Co4O9 thin films for flexible thermoelectrics

    Author : Binbin Xin; Per Eklund; Biplab Paul; Niclas Solin; Tomas Nyberg; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES;

    Abstract : During energy generation, transportation and usage, large amounts of energy are lost as waste heat. With increasing energy consumption and environmental issues, exploiting this waste heat has drawn extensive attention. READ MORE

  6. 14. Cantor-Alloy-Based Multicomponent Nitride Thin Films

    Author : Smita Gangaprasad Rao; Per Eklund; Arnaud Le Febvrier; Yutao Pei; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Thin films; Multicomponent alloys; Magnetron sputtering;

    Abstract : In this Thesis, I have investigated multicomponent alloy based thin films synthesized by magnetron sputtering. The studies in the thesis are centered around the phase diagram of the CrFeCoNi nitrogen containing system. READ MORE

  7. 15. Nanostructured TiN/ZrAlN and HfAlN Thin Films : Effect of Structure on Mechanical Properties

    Author : Marcus Lorentzon; Naureen Ghafoor; Jens Birch; Johanna Rosén; Peter Hedström; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY;

    Abstract : Transition metal nitrides are a remarkable group of ceramic materials that offer exceptional properties such as high hardness, low tribological wear, excellent thermal stability, and high oxidation resistance. Alloys such as TiN, CrN, VN, ZrN, and HfN have been identified as ideal candidates for protective coatings on cutting tool inserts in the metal processing industry. READ MORE