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Visar resultat 1 - 5 av 30 avhandlingar innehållade orden Torsten Persson.
1. Parties, Power and Patronage : Papers in Political Economy
Sammanfattning : This thesis consists of three empirical essays in political economics."Shades of Brown and Green: Party Effects in Proportional Election Systems" is the first paper to develop a method for estimating the causal effect of party representation in proportional election systems. This method is applied to Swedish municipalities. LÄS MER
2. Studies of alternative exchange rate systems : an intertemporal general equilibrium approach
Sammanfattning : The four studies in this monograph analyze and compare the working of alternative exchange rate systems. Dealing with related though different problems, they all rely on a similar theoretical framework that applies intertemporal general equilibrium analysis, temporary equilibrium theory and a specific microtheory of money. LÄS MER
3. On Tool Failure in Die Casting
Sammanfattning : Die casting is a very cost-efficient method of forming thin-walled and complex near net-shaped products with close geometric tolerances and good surface finish. A permanent die tool is used to make large quantities of identical products. The performance and tool life are limited by several mechanisms, e.g. LÄS MER
4. Normer eller nytta? : Om de politiska drivkrafterna bakom Regeringskansliets departementsindelning
Sammanfattning : Existing theories on administrative reorganization point in two opposite directions. Some scholars suggest that the machinery of government is altered through comprehensive planning and intentional design. LÄS MER
5. Political Economics of Special Interests and Gender
Sammanfattning : Political Finance Reform and Public Procurement: Evidence from Lithuania. Can political donations buy influence? This paper studies whether firms trade political contributions for public procurement contracts. To answer this question, I focus on the Lithuanian political economy. LÄS MER