Essays about: "Behavioral economics"

Showing result 26 - 30 of 127 essays containing the words Behavioral economics.

  1. 26. Choice blindness and the (in)transitivity of preferences: A graph-based method for studying preference structures in real-time

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Kognitionsvetenskap

    Author : Erik Haglund; [2021]
    Keywords : Cognitive science; Behavioural economics; Choice blindness; money pumps; preferences; cognition; graphs; graph theory; intransitive preferences; transitive; decision-making; transitivity; cyclic preferences; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : The axiom of transitivity states that if a person prefers option A to B and B to C, he must also prefer A to C. This simple axiom is often seen as one of the pillars of rational choice, but whether it should be has created a divide in the research community. READ MORE

  3. 27. The Effect of Environmentally-Relevant Personal Values on the Purchase Intention of Second-Hand Clothing: A Quantitative Study

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Moen Asif; Sarah Asif; [2021]
    Keywords : Second-hand clothing; Environmentally-relevant personal values; Biospheric values; Altruistic values; Egoistic values; Hedonic values; Purchase intention; Theory of planned behavior.; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Purpose: To study the effect of environmentally-relevant personal values (biospheric, altruistic, egoistic and hedonic) on the purchase intention of second-hand clothing (SHC). Methodology: This research is a quantitative study and follows a deductive research approach. READ MORE

  4. 28. The role of information and behavioral biases in consumer choice for climate friendly proteins

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Madina Alieva; [2021]
    Keywords : climate friendly food; legume-based proteins; sustainable consumption; willingness to accept; willingsness to pay; WTA-WTP disparity;

    Abstract : The transition from animal towards alternative proteins can help reduce the negative impact of the food systems on the environment and human health. To promote healthier and more sustainable food systems, consumers around the world are encouraged to explore alternative diets and switch towards more environment-friendly protein sources. READ MORE

  5. 29. Exponential Growth Bias and Worry in the Context of COVID-19 and Stock Market

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Psykologiska institutionen

    Author : Kristina Englund; [2021]
    Keywords : Exponential growth bias; worry; loss aversion; COVID-19; behavioral economics; cognition; cognitive psychology;

    Abstract : People use shortcuts to make decisions to efficiently deal with a large volume of information. Linear thinking is one shortcut and it contributes to exponential growth bias which means underestimation of exponential growth values. This study examined differences in exponential growth bias in the context of the stock market and COVID-19 cases. READ MORE

  6. 30. Failure Factors of M&A - A Literature Survey Between 2010 and 2020

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Ida Bergström; Caroline Rucht; [2021]
    Keywords : Mergers and acquisitions; M A; failure; learning; experience; motives; behavior; communication; synergy; integration; strategy; relatedness; culture; industry; political; cross-border; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Purpose: The high failure rate of M&As is still one of the main puzzles. The purpose of this research is to identify how concepts of failures changed after the global financial crisis and to see the main causes of such failures according to the research in the set time frame. READ MORE