Essays about: "discounting rewards"

Found 5 essays containing the words discounting rewards.

  1. 1. The Art of Measurement - Exogenous Activation of Self-Control with Simple Verbal Sentences in Intertemporal Choice

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för nationalekonomi med statistik

    Author : Henri Lindroos; [2015-06-24]
    Keywords : Normative economics; behavioral economics; experimental economics; picoeconomics self-control; financial delay discounting; intertemporal choice; delay of gratification; implementaion intentions; temporal delay; exogenous activation of self-control; inversion of thought; general semantics; the art of measurement;

    Abstract : Recent neurological studies have found first causal evidence for a neural self-control mechanism in decision-making in intertemporal choice (e.g. Hare et al. 2009, 2011 & 2014, Figner et al. READ MORE

  2. 2. Temporal Discounting of Different Commodities in Airline Customer Reward Programs

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Sektionen för management

    Author : Alana Knapman; Jon Tronde; [2012]
    Keywords : Customer reward programs; customer loyalty; temporal discounting;

    Abstract : Customer reward programs are commonly used by airlines in order to entice customers to collect points or miles. If customers engage in the reward program they are more likely to stay loyal to the airline and also purchase more trips. READ MORE

  3. 3. Well begun is half done - A study about procrastination

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för företagande och ledning

    Author : Erik Jontell; Viktor Schönning; [2012]
    Keywords : Hyperbolic discounting; Exponential discounting; Start-up cost; Intertemporal choice; Procrastination;

    Abstract : While a considerable amount of research has been made on the discounting of future rewards, this thesis seeks to improve our knowledge of how people discount arduous tasks. Reward discounting has traditionally been modeled geometrically with the discounted utility model but has lately come into question by scientist favoring the hyperbolic model. READ MORE

  4. 4. Product Reward Discounting on Variance of Time

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Sektionen för management

    Author : Mohammad Sohel Rana; [2011]
    Keywords : Customer Loyalty; Customer Reward Program; Immediate Reward; Delayed Reward; Discounting; Luxury Reward; Necessity Reward.;

    Abstract : Naturally individuals prefer to receive the rewards after purchasing a certain amount of products or services. Customer rewards program is an effective tool for the company to increase the customer loyalty. Luxury and necessity products can be offered as rewards under the product reward program. READ MORE

  5. 5. Self-control problems and obesity: An experimental study

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för nationalekonomi

    Author : Martin Neovius; [2006]
    Keywords : Discounting; impulsivity; obesity; self-control;

    Abstract : Several detrimental health behaviors can be viewed as problems of self-control, composed of an immediate reward and delayed adverse consequences. Drug abusers, pathological gamblers and many obese people engage in activities providing instant pleasure, while long-term health and social functioning are compromised. READ MORE