Essays about: "Household Decisions"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 56 essays containing the words Household Decisions.

  1. 1. Do Changes in Housing Prices and Rents Affect Fertility Decisions? A panel data study on women aged 20-45 in Switzerland.

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för nationalekonomi

    Author : Eric Hermansson; Kristóf Surányi; [2024]
    Keywords : Fertility decisions; Housing prices; Switzerland; Wealth effect; Cost effect;

    Abstract : The following paper was carried out to investigate the effect of changes in housing prices and rents on fertility decisions. More specifically, by observing owners and renters of housing in Switzerland during 1999-2019. READ MORE

  3. 2. Unraveling the Complexities of Energy Poverty in Germany- A Comparative Analysis of Determinants, Dynamics, and Indicators

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Freya Leverenz; [2023-07-03]
    Keywords : Energy poverty; Dynamic random effects probit; Survival analysis; Capability approach;

    Abstract : This master thesis investigates the determinants and dynamics of energy poverty in Germany based on different calculation methods. Using a dynamic random-effects probit model, socioeconomic factors associated with a household’s risk of experiencing energy poverty are identified. READ MORE

  4. 3. "Den 25:e smäller det!" Payday Arbitrage in Swedish Consumer Market Behavior

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

    Author : Marwan Al-Bardaji; Alexander Wikström; [2023]
    Keywords : Payday effect; Behavioral household finance; Time preference; Payday arbitrage; Household liquidity;

    Abstract : This thesis investigates the impact of the Swedish salary disbursement schedule on consumer behavior, particularly on the 25th of each month, a notable payday for most employees in Sweden. The study examines whether the anticipation of a monthly salary influences consumer decisions and spending patterns, potentially leading to payday-related arbitrage opportunities in Swedish marketplaces. READ MORE

  5. 4. Reducing the energy consumption in households by utilizing informational nudging

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för datavetenskap och medieteknik (DVMT)

    Author : Mahmoud Daabas; Justine Nankya Jensen; [2023]
    Keywords : Electricity; Electricity prices; Electricity consumption; Behaviour; Behaviour Change; Residential Electricity Consumption; Peak times; Hourly electricity prices; Nudging; Nudging Interventions; Nudging theory;

    Abstract : Conserving energy and reducing electricity consumption have become critical issues. Measuring when different appliances use electricity can be an effective way to save money on electricity bills. READ MORE

  6. 5. Women change quickly while men change slowly : exploring gender perceptions of couples of East African origins in Sweden (Rwanda, Burundi, Eritrea and Ethiopia)

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Deo Niyomugabo; [2023]
    Keywords : immigrants; East Africa; integration program; gender norms; household bargaining; gender equality; bargaining power;

    Abstract : This study seeks to explore, from the perspectives of migrant couples, the challenges emanating from the change in gender norms during the integration process of migrant couples in Sweden. The research is specifically limited to migrants of East African origins (Burundi, Ethiopia, Eritrea and Rwanda) and the main intent is to scrutinize the evolvement of intra-household relations as gender norms change during the integration process. READ MORE