Essays about: "FACTORS AFFECTING global environment"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 33 essays containing the words FACTORS AFFECTING global environment.

  1. 11. Overcoming Scale Challenges in Policies Through Analysing Governance Architecture : The Case of Chemical Management Policies in Sweden

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Michelle san Martin Bucht; [2019]
    Keywords : Sustainable Development; chemical toxins; Sweden; governance; policy analysis; in-depth interviews;

    Abstract : The release of harmful chemicals into the Earth system is a threat to the survival of human societies and ecosystems. There are different types of harmful chemicals, some possess characteristics that are more harmful than others. Chemicals causing local effects have a short-term impact on the Earth system, whereas others are persistent in nature. READ MORE

  3. 12. The Determinants of Venture Capital after the Financial Crisis:Evidence across Countries

    University essay from KTH/Industriell ekonomi och organisation (Inst.)

    Author : Zhizheng Wang; [2019]
    Keywords : Venture capital; Venture capital determinants; Financial Crisis; Panel data;

    Abstract : This paper analyzes the determinants of venture capital (VC) investments after the 2008 Global Financial Crisis. We conduct a quantitative study using panel data methods with a data set of 17 OECD countries over the years 2007-2017. We use the reduced form models to analyze three main groups of factors affecting the demand for and supply of VC. READ MORE

  4. 13. Bug Appétit! : A qualitative research of purchase intentions towards insect-based products.

    University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/IHH, Företagsekonomi

    Author : Jonas Ziehensack; Tommila Stina; [2018]
    Keywords : onsumer Behavior; Entomophagy; Insects; Protein Substitutes; Generation Y; Theory of Planned Behavior; Attitude; Subjective Norm; Perceived Behavioral Control; Purchase Intention.;

    Abstract : Background: A significant increase in the global food demand is expected to occur in the near future. Since the currently implied food system will not be able to meet this demand without impacting the environment negatively, it is crucial to consider alternative ways of producing food. READ MORE

  5. 14. Massive stress or sustainable entertainment – Perceived sensory dimensions to combat stress and to enhance the sustainable city. A case study of Massive Entertainment.

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Miljövetenskaplig utbildning

    Author : Andreas Johansson; [2018]
    Keywords : Perceived sensory dimensions; stress; green roof; nature content; Massive Entertainment; sustainable urban development; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : More and more people around the world are feeling stressed, and the consequences have become a global burden. At the same time, cities are growing both spatially and from within, creating competition for land which sometimes comes at the cost to our access to nature. READ MORE

  6. 15. Chinese young consumers' buying behavior of online second-hand clothing

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

    Author : Jialin Ma; Shumei Li; [2018]
    Keywords : second-hand clothing; Chinese young consumers; online second-hand clothing trading platforms; environment;

    Abstract : Recent years have witnessed the increasing popularity of second-hand clothing (SHC) worldwide. In the developed countries, consumers show more willingness to accept SHC and the SHC market is relatively mature. In China, consumers’ attitudes towards SHC is always somewhat negative for many reasons. READ MORE