Essays about: "Flygskam"

Found 2 essays containing the word Flygskam.

  1. 1. Shame to cool? : An empirical study on how Flygskam has affected demand for domestic flights in Sweden

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Angelica Eriksson; [2021]
    Keywords : Flygskam; Flight shame; Social norms; Externality; Consumer choice; Synthetic control method;

    Abstract : Throughout the last few years, Flygskam, a norm against air travel, has grown steadily in Sweden due to its emissions. Flygskam is a Swedish word referring to the shame that follows air travel since it runs counter to the norm behavior. READ MORE

  3. 2. Conspicuous Sustainability : Harnessing the potential of the social economy in order to acheive sustainability goals

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Johnny McCreesh; [2019]
    Keywords : Sustainable Development; conspicuous consumption; status; experimental economics; behavioural economics; environmental psychology;

    Abstract : Conspicuous consumption is a form of economic behaviour in which social pressure influences consumption decisions. Considering the current understanding of the detrimental ecological impact of excessive consumption practices, this paper overviews the potential to lessen wasteful consumption trends by utilising conspicuous consumption. READ MORE