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The commodity market is basically used for hedging against physical products. However, commodity portfolios alone can be an investment choice based on their return and risk characteristics. In order to analyze the interconnectedness among commodities, this study applies multivariate GARCH models of diagonal VECH, diagonal BEKK, and CCC to model the volatility among the selected commodity groups of

Article 102 TFEU has long been the legal framework for addressing dominant undertakings abusing their position. In the new digital era, these undertakings have been found to favour themselves through self-preferencing. Therefore, the European Commission proposed the Digital Markets Act to address the structural problems that Article 102 TFEU could not. The DMA targets gatekeepers, who often hold d

This study aimed to gain an increased understanding of significant factors in the exit process from addiction to alcohol or drugs, as well as how the individual process may unfold. Additionally, the purpose of this study was to investigate the significance of relapse in recovery from alcohol- or drug addiction. To conduct this study, data was collected from three autobiographies using a qualitativ

This thesis investigates fan fiction’s intellectual property issues, focusing on its legal status, copyright implications, and potential regulatory frameworks. The research explores the pathways for protecting the rights of original authors and fan fiction creators while fostering creative expression. Key topics include the definition and copyrightability of fan fiction, its potential for copyrigh

The purpose of this study is to examine how responsibility is distributed in a bottom-up and network forms structure. Our qualitative study followed the interpretivist tradition together with an inductive approach in one organization. The empirical data was collected at “Bright Solutions” through 8 semi-structured interviews over a two week period. This paper is examined through the lens of bottom

This thesis conducts a legal investigation and critical analysis of the creation and establishment of a digital currency in the transactional agora of the European Union. The implementation of the digital euro as a new method of the European numismatic zone is a revolutionary neoteric strategy for efficiency in monetary transactions. A profound problem at the epicentre of this novel concept is the

Off-grid living offers an alternative path to sustainability, but its complex dynamics require deeper exploration. Utilizing the Three Spheres of Transformation theoretical framework, the study uses interviews to explore the motivations for, barriers to and necessary changes for off-grid living from the perspective of individuals. Findings from interviews with people living and aspiring to live of

This study delves into instances where individuals in positions of authority breach the trust vested in their roles. Despite the occurrence of misconduct by powerful actors, these incidents are often overlooked in academic and socio-legal discourse. This thesis therefore aims to address this gap, by exploring how police officers in Sweden justify their misconduct, as well as how they are held acco

The building sector contributes to one-fifth of Sweden’s total greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) and consumes 40 % of the final energy consumption. To achieve the climate goals set by the Swedish government, the building sector requires rapid development to reduce its climate impact. The climate impact of buildings comes from two types of energy throughout the building's lifecycle: operational an

Minimilönedirektivet har trots sitt namn en minst lika viktig agenda: att främja kollektivavtalsförhandlingar i EU. Trots att direktivet ska vara implementerat i nationell lagstiftning senast november 2024 går det redan att urskilja kollektivavtalsfrämjande initiativ bland medlemsländerna. Denna uppsats syftar till att genom en rättsvetenskaplig analys redogöra för minimilönedirektivets bestämmelsThe Minimum Wage Directive, despite its name, has an equally important agenda: to promote collective bargaining in the EU. Although the directive must be implemented into national legislation by November 2024, collective bargaining initiatives can already be observed among the member states. This thesis aims to provide a legal analysis of the directive's provisions and its function in promotin

Wildfires are increasing around the world and unlike building evacuations, the wildland urban interface (WUI) evacuations consider vehicle movement alongside the behaviour of wildfires. Tourists, as a diverse population, further complicate WUI evacuations due to factors such as language barriers, unfamiliarity with the area, varying levels of risk awareness, and the lack of access to vehicles. Nev

I Sverige idag så är engelska ett språk som nästan hela befolkningen kan och har ett stort inflytande på det svenska språket. Inflytandet från engelska och blandningen av språken, code-switching, har skapat debatter om hur nyttigt detta är för det svenska språket. Syftet med denna uppsats är att ta reda på hur ungdomar i Sverige förhåller sig till engelska och vad de tycker om, och hur de använder

Sammanfattning Uppsatsens syfte är att klargöra betydelsen av den allmänna samverkansskyl-digheten inom ramen för rättstvister mellan myndigheter. För att uppnå detta syfte används en kritisk rättsdogmatisk metod. Informationsskyldigheten följer av 6 kap. 5 § OSL och är en precisering av den bredare allmänna samverkansskyldigheten i 8 § FL. I förhållande till de skyldigheter som åvilar staten undeSummary This thesis aims to clarify the significance of the general duty of cooperation in the context of civil litigation between authorities. A critical legal dogmatic method is utilized to achieve this purpose. The duty to provide information on request as outlined in Chapter 6, Section 5 of the Public Access to Information and Secrecy Act (2209:400), also known as OSL, specifies the broader ge

Denna sammanfattning ger en översikt av en studie som fokuserar på implementeringen av anropsstyrd kollektivtrafik i landsbygdsområden, med fallstudien "Hörby-linjen" i en kommun i Skåne, Sverige. Med Sveriges ambitiösa klimatmål att minska utsläppen från inrikes transporter med 70% till 2030 jämfört med 2010, spelar kollektivtrafiken en avgörande roll. Trots att kollektivtrafik är vanliThis abstract provides an overview of a study focusing on the implementation of demand-responsive public transportation in rural areas, using the case study of the "Hörby-line" in a municipality in Skåne, Sweden. With Sweden's ambitious climate goals aiming to reduce domestic transport emissions by 70% by 2030 compared to 2010, public transportation plays a crucial role. Despite bein

Användningen av Artificiell Intelligens har ökat de senaste åren och många arbetsgivare väljer att integrera AI i rekryteringsprocessen i syfte att vara kostnads- och tidseffektiva. Men användningen av AI medför betydande nackdelar såsom oavsiktlig diskriminering. Uppsatsen syftar till att undersöka den rättsliga reglering inom diskrimineringsrätten när AI används i rekryteringsprocesser. Vidare kThe use of Artificial Intelligence has increased in recent years and many employers choose to integrate AI into the recruitment process in order to be cost and time efficient. But the use of AI brings significant disadvantages such as unintentional discrimination. The essay aims to investigate the legal regulation within discrimination law when AI is used within recruitment processes. Furthermore,

This thesis explores the dynamic relationship between the diffusion of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and regional development in mainland China from 2011 to 2022, with a particular focus on how lagging regions can achieve development through ICT. The thesis employs both quantitative and qualitative methods, analyzing the number of employees in the ICT service industry over this pe

This thesis paper is regarding the monetary effects on inflation during the period 2020-2023 with focus on inflation developing during the years 2022-2023, as well as discussing what type of variables that could have played a role on the inflation levels. In this thesis paper the variables asset purchases, policy rate, unemployment, GDP-indicator and oil price are used to perform a time regression

Following the rapidly evolving landscape of the policies set forth by the European Union (EU) in the digital sphere, it is the area of governing and regulating data that constitutes the core of the 2030 EU Digital Compass. Addressing the current lack of clarity regarding who can use the data and the imbalance in data-sharing agreements between Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and dominant marke

Nucleic acid therapies represent a groundbreaking approach in modern medicine, capable of potentially curing previously untreatable diseases by modifying gene expression at the DNA or RNA level. Despite their promise, effective delivery of these therapies remains a significant hurdle. Addressing this challenge is the central mission of the soon-to-be-established Chalmers Precision HealthTech Hub.

The purpose of this study was to examine how social workers within the Swedish child welfare system experience that they are encouraging children and adolescents' participation in child care investigations. The qualitative method used for this thesis was semi-structured interviews with social workers. To analyze the material, the social workers' statements are perceived from childhood soci