Essays about: "Behavioural Science"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 59 essays containing the words Behavioural Science.

  1. 21. “I think this is very unique. Apart from my family they are the most important.” A case study on informal relations in a youth project

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Sociologiska institutionen; Lunds universitet/Sociologi

    Author : Laura Juarez Sandqvist; Martina Herbert; [2020]
    Keywords : Informal relations; youth projects; vulnerable youth; mentoring; youth development; Colombia; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : This thesis is based on a case study conducted during eight weeks in a youth project in Colombia. The project aims to support vulnerable youth from communities outside Cartagena into entering higher education and enhance their engagement in social work in their communities. READ MORE

  3. 22. A legal study into the EU’s approach towards exit taxation

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen; Lunds universitet/Juridiska fakulteten

    Author : Patricia Zakrzewska; [2020]
    Keywords : direct taxation; EU law; exit taxation; ATAD; anti-tax avoidance directive; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : The purpose of the thesis is to analyse the EU’s and CJEU’s approach towards exit taxes by finding guidance on how the exit tax rules shall be made to be considered as compatible with the requirements of EU law. The EU law’s presumption of establishing an internal market without boundaries at the frontiers prohibits national measures which hinder, inter alia, the market access. READ MORE

  4. 23. Reframing plastic through experiences at a beach clean-up : a frame analysis of experience-based learnings at a beach clean-up for creating knowledge, building responsibility and motivation to shape individuals’ pro-environmental plastic behaviours

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

    Author : Jana Ricarda Busch; [2019]
    Keywords : plastic crisis; frames; behavioural change; pro-environmental behaviour; motivation; responsibility; beach clean-ups; citzen science project; experience-based learning; Spain;

    Abstract : The plastic crisis is one of the major environmental challenges of our times. Plastic pollution impacts our health, water, tourism, fishing and overall ecosystem. Plastic debris has accumulated in natural habitats from the poles to the equator. READ MORE

  5. 24. Redesigning the production system at the crossmember painting line

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för ekonomi, teknik och samhälle

    Author : Arvid Marklund; Adrian Johansson; [2019]
    Keywords : Production development; layout design; strategies for implementation; safe work environment; ergonomics in production; Scania production system; downtime and consequences; material control system;

    Abstract : This master thesis was performed in collaboration with Scania Ferruform in Luleå, with the purpose to create an efficient, rational and safe workplace at the unloading station of the crossmember painting line. The mission from Ferruform was to investigate and analyse flaws, risk, and bottlenecks with regards to flows, ergonomics and material handling. READ MORE

  6. 25. Seeking Climate Justice in the Financial Sector: Interpreting the fiduciary duty of Estonian pension funds based on their contribution to reinforcing/tackling climate change

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUMID International Master programme in applied International Development and Management; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografi

    Author : Uku Lilleväli; [2019]
    Keywords : ethical finance; responsible finance; ESG integration; fiduciary duty; climate change; climate lobbying; climate risks; pension funds; financial institutions; Estonia; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Climate change – considered as the most acute risk to our planet – is mostly fuelled by the oper-ations of influential corporates who are financially supported by financial institutions, which have traditionally specialised on profit-maximisation and neglected climate risks in investment processes. However, considering economy’s increasing financialisation and the growing science behind the financial materiality of climate risks, disregarding these risks potentially harms in-vestment returns and the society more broadly. READ MORE