Essays about: "Dependency Theory"

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  1. 11. Akrasia and Addiction in the age of Social Media

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Filosofiska institutionen

    Author : Benjamin Engström; [2023]
    Keywords : Akrasia; Weakness of will; Freedom of the Will; Addiction; Social Media Addiction; Dopamine; Dual system theory;

    Abstract : The concept of weakness of will, or Akrasia, relates to questions regarding the rationality of our choices. Philosophers such as Richard Holton and Alfred Mele have spearheaded the debate since the turn of the century, but quite recently arguments put forth by Nick Heather and Edmund Henden have catapulted the question into a subgenre between the medical, psychological, and philosophical fields. READ MORE

  3. 12. Residents’ perceptions of tourism development in Bali : A comparative field study in Canggu and Ubud

    University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomi

    Author : Maja Eriksson; Jessica Roos; Filippa Helmer; [2023]
    Keywords : Sustainable tourism; Sustainable development; Tourism impacts; Social exchange theory; Triple bottom line; Residents’ perceptions; Developing countries; Bali.;

    Abstract : The rapid and to some extent uncontrolled tourism expansion in Bali is likely to have major impacts on the island and its residents. Tourism development in Bali is a top priority for economic growth and is the main economic sector on the island. READ MORE

  4. 13. BREAKING BARRIERS: Unveiling Best Practices for Promoting Urban Cycling

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för Urbana Studier (US)

    Author : Karlijn Bruijs; [2023]
    Keywords : Urban cycling; Barriers; Best Practices; Bike Policies; Sustainable Mobility; Case Study; Support Base; Hard Measures; Soft Measures; Urban Context.;

    Abstract : This study investigates the barriers faced by cities in their efforts to increase the number of urban cyclists and aims to identify best practices to fulfil cities' ambitions. The research explores the multi-dimensional nature of the obstacles and highlights the significance of understanding and addressing them effectively. READ MORE

  5. 14. THE NATURE OF FOREIGN AID AND ITS IMPACT ON NIGERIA’S ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

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

    Author : Paschal Okuji; [2023]
    Keywords : Foreign Aid; Economic Development; Nigeria; Dependency Theory; Debt Overhang Theory.; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : This study is an investigative inquiry into the nature of foreign aid and its impact on Nigeria’s economic development. The role of foreign aid in the growth process of developing countries has been an issue of intense debate. Foreign aid is an important issue given its implications for poverty reduction in developing countries. READ MORE

  6. 15. TEMPERATURE RISING : Conditions Under Which Climate Change Leads to Conflict

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för freds- och konfliktforskning

    Author : Per Risberg; [2023]
    Keywords : climate change; vulnerability; QCA; fsQCA; resource scarcity; state capacity; development; conflict;

    Abstract : Recently, it has been recognized that climate change will result in conflict only in combination with certain conditions. However, most studies have focused on short-term climate hazards and not long-term climate change. READ MORE