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This paper focuses on the detection of structural breaks in the second-order matrices of multivariate time series. A comprehensive simulation-based comparison is conducted to measure the performance of three widely cited nonparametric methods that allow for serial dependence in the data: the pure CUSUM procedure with binary segmentation in Aue et al., (2009), the CUSUM-based sparsified binary segm

In this paper, we examine 1437 merger and acquisition (M&A) events that took place between 2015 and 2019 in China, comparing the short-term stock return performance of domestic and cross-border M&A. After that, we further compare the long-term market performance of domestic versus cross-border M&A transactions and investigate the impact of firm-specific and market-related factors on on

This thesis investigates the institutional barriers that influence the adoption and sustainability of organic agriculture among smallholder farmers in Morogoro, Tanzania. Organic agriculture presents a promising pathway for achieving sustainable intensification and rural development, particularly in the context of Sub-Saharan Africa, where smallholders typically practice agriculture with limited s

Research on social capital has highlighted its significance for labor market integration, particularly regarding informal job search strategies. However, how do second-generation immigrants perceive and make use of social capital and its resources in Sweden's labor market? This thesis examines the relationship between the quality of social capital, measured by the occupational status of respon

This thesis investigates how the Ministry of Climate,- Energy,- and Utilities employs different environmental discourses in the Reports on Climate Effects between 2020 and 2024. Furthermore, it explores how these discourses change through the years and interrogates implications of the Ministry’s employment of specific environmental discourses. The study applies Critical Discourse Analysis grounded

This study investigates the financial effects of the European Union’s Non-Financial Reporting Directive (NFRD), with a particular focus on whether firms’ greenhouse gas emissions influence the financial impact of these regulations. While previous research has examined the impact of ESG disclosures on financial performance, no studies have investigated whether a firm’s environmental risk, as measur

This thesis explores how the European Union (EU) constructs and adapts its identity as a normative power in light of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Historically viewed as a peace project founded on principles such as democracy, human rights, and the rule of law, the EU’s provision of military assistance and promotion of enhanced defence capabilities have raised concerns regarding

Tourism-driven land dispossession has become a growing phenomenon, where development projects often displace Indigenous communities. The impacts generated by these processes are disproportionately suffered by rural Indigenous women, whose existence depend on access to land and water, and who hold multiple roles within their households and communities. This qualitative case study explores the impac

This thesis examines the transformation of livelihood strategies and cultural landscapes of the Maniq ethnic group, the only Negrito indigenous community in Thailand who live a nomadic lifestyle based on hunting and gathering in the Banthat mountain range, Phatthalung Province. Drawing on qualitative fieldwork, the study analyzes the impacts of state development policies, environmental change, and

The purpose of this thesis is to enrich our understanding of micro-level internal legal culture by examining how Indonesian legislative lawyers navigate tensions between legal principles and political pressures. The focus is on civil servants within the Coordinating Ministry for Human Development and Cultural Affairs who are tasked with law-making processes, such as drafting, negotiating, and

The purpose of this paper is to study the relationship between Seasoned Equity Offerings and Physical Climate Risk in the United States. This thesis conducts an events study using the market model and conducts a multivariate regression analysis to study the relationship between the announcement effects and physical climate risk. The theoretical perspectives for this thesis costs of the market timi

This thesis explores the extent to which media narratives and public opinion influence judicial decision-making, with a particular focus on the legal structural differences between the United States and France. It compares how jury trials in the U.S., which incorporate lay citizens susceptible to public discourse, contrast with judge-led proceedings in France, where decision-making is reserved for

This thesis investigates the changing debate over legitimacy in digital platform governance using the well-publicized case of Elon Musk's acquisition of Twitter (rebranded as X) and the European Union's reaction via the Digital Services Act (DSA), public statements and enforcement efforts. The question of who rules digital platforms, and how, has become critical as they progressively impac

Genom intervjuer och observationer görs en djupdykning i träningen av jujutsu som självförsvar. Utöver att prata med personer med en lång historia av utövning har jag dessutom deltagit på träningstillfällena för att känna på och ta del av det hela. Med ett fenomenologiskt närmande där jag kombinerar min upplevelse med andra individers berättelser hoppas jag kunna presentera hur en trivial sak som

Theravāda Buddhist monks live within a plural legal world: the monastic law codes (Vinaya), state laws, and the normative expectations and judgments of laypeople. The aim of this thesis is to, from the perspective of the sociology of law, explore the underlying factors behind Buddhist monastics’ behavior in Vientiane, Laos, and to offer methodological insights for socio-legal ethnographic research

This Master's thesis in Sustainable Urban Design investigates the critical transformation of urban peripheral areas. Framed by the concept of "Alchemy of the Edge," it focuses on Westraven, Utrecht—a historically industrial and fragmented site. The project explores how design can facilitate Westraven's "Genesis as a Vibrant Decentralized Node," contributing to a more re

This thesis is a case study of the phenomena known as broken order in three Swedish libraries: two public libraries and one university library. While Swedish libraries often use the Swedish national classification scheme, SAB, or the international classification scheme, Dewey Decimal Classification, to shelve the majority of their material, parts of the stock are placed in alternative arrangements