Essays about: "risk attitudes"

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  1. 6. The Road Ahead: Exploring the Potential of Public-Private Partnerships in Closing the European Infrastructure Investment Gap

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

    Author : Linus Edgren; Casper Lindqvist; [2023]
    Keywords : Public-Private Partnership; Public Procurement; Project Finance; European Infrastructure; Infrastructure Investments;

    Abstract : Modern infrastructure assets are fundamental for the long-term economic growth and development of countries and regions. Yet, the European infrastructure investment gap is projected to reach USD 2 trillion by 2040. One approach to closing this infrastructure investment gap is strengthening the collaboration between the private and public sector. READ MORE

  3. 7. Trust in Motion: Navigating the Liability of Distrust in Autonomous Vehicle Digital Brand Communication

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för strategisk kommunikation

    Author : Saga Blomström; Josef Waldfogel; [2023]
    Keywords : Automated vehicles; Autonomous; AV; Artificial intelligence; AI; SAE level 5; Digital Brand Communication; Liability of distrust; Startups; Source credibility model; Framing theory; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : While previous research has primarily focused on the sources and causes shaping attitudes towards artificial intelligence and autonomous vehicles, this research attempts to shed light on the communication efforts employed by autonomous vehicle companies. Using qualitative content analysis of the website material from three distinct SAE level 5 autonomous vehicle organizations, the study aims to achieve two primary objectives: to investigate how digital brand communication in the autonomous vehicle industry addresses the liability of distrust, and to propose improvements for redesigning communication to reduce consumer distrust. READ MORE

  4. 8. A Heavy Burden - Coloniality and Exploitation of the Subaltern in Nepal’s Mountain Tourism Industry

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografi; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografi; Lunds universitet/Humanekologi

    Author : Sara Frenning; [2023]
    Keywords : tourism; trekking; climbing; Subaltern; workforce equity; coloniality; Nepal; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : This thesis analyzes the effects of mountain tourism on local people and communities in Nepal with a focus on three main questions: the equity of mountain jobs, the impacts of Western mountaineering’s dominance on local cultures, and the respect and lack of respect for local workers' lives. Despite repeated accounts of precarious and dangerous working conditions the adventure and mountain tourism industry continue to exploit some bodies on behalf of others. READ MORE

  5. 9. The Influence of Blockchain Technology on Swedish Consumers’ Purchase Intention of Eco-Friendly Clothing Products : A Cross-Sectional Study

    University essay from Karlstads universitet/Handelshögskolan (from 2013)

    Author : Isak Klerck; Oliver Perttunen; [2023]
    Keywords : greenwashing; environmental awareness; attitudes; BCT; clothing;

    Abstract : Consumers are increasingly becoming more sustainable and strive towards making sustainable actions and purchases. As a response, companies attempt to follow this trend by offering sustainable and eco-friendly products and services, however, this has increased the tendency of greenwashing techniques. READ MORE

  6. 10. Dog owner knowledge and attitudes towards oral vaccination : a field study on canine rabies in Lao PDR

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical Sciences

    Author : Elsa Holmström; [2023]
    Keywords : canines; zoonoses; vaccine prevention; vaccine preferences;

    Abstract : Rabies is a fatal viral disease causing around 59,000 deaths each year worldwide. Out of all deaths, 95% occur in Africa and Asia. In Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) rabies is endemic with dogs being the main virus reservoir. All mammals can be infected by the rabies virus but up to 99% of human rabies cases are transmitted by dogs. READ MORE