Essays about: "Free-riding"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 27 essays containing the word Free-riding.

1. 1. The mirage of agreeableness : A study of the impact of free-riding behavior on the sucker-effect

   University essay from Södertörns högskola/Psykologi

   Author : Adnan Suljakovic; Gustav Westerman; [2024]
   Keywords : Sucker-effect; free-rider; social loafing; agreeableness; group work; in-group; out-group; dyads; motivational loss;

   Abstract : In group work, the sucker-effect is a motivational loss in which effort is reduced due to feeling taken advantage of when other group members intentionally avoid work, known as free-riding. No previous studies on the sucker-effect have investigated moderating factors that can be attributed to the free-rider. READ MORE

3. 2. Analysis of free-riding behaviour using instrumented bicycles

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Kommunikations- och transportsystem; Linköpings universitet/Tekniska fakulteten

   Author : Jonathan Johansson; [2023]
   Keywords : Data collection; instrumented bicycle; free-riding; conventional bicycle; electric bicycle; naturalistic data;

   Abstract : The use of bicycle as a transportation mode has increased in popularity during the last four decades. The reasons that could explain why the use of bicycles have increased in popularity are many. READ MORE

4. 3. The environmental impact of institutional quality and environmental policy instruments

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

   Author : Sofie Sanderöd Rodin; [2022-06-22]
   Keywords : Climate change-related tax; corruption; CO2 emissions;

   Abstract : While previous research has focused on the bivariate relationships between environmental policy instruments, CO2 emissions and corruption, a study looking at the combination of the components while examining the direct impact on CO2 emissions is missing. This thesis examines whether corruption moderates the relationship between climate change-related tax and CO2 emission levels. READ MORE

5. 4. The Effect of Introducing a Curbside Recycling System on the Recycling Behavior of Households

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Jenny Särnholm; [2022]
   Keywords : curbside recycling; recycling behavior; circular economy; waste management; Sweden; Callaway and Sant Anna;

   Abstract : This research investigates whether the implementation of a curbside recycling system has an effect on the behavior of households with regard to the recycling of packaging material in Sweden. Previous research presented in the literature points out that the decision to engage in recycling behavior, rather than free-riding on the contributions of others, is based on the perceived contribution of others. READ MORE

6. 5. Microscopic traffic simulation of free-riding cyclists in downhills

   University essay from KTH/Väg- och spårfordon samt konceptuell fordonsdesign

   Author : Jiaxi Chen; Jonathan Lennstring; [2022]
   Keywords : Microscopic simulation; bicycle traffic; modelling; data processing; cyclist’s behaviou; Mikroskopisk simulering; cykeltrafik; modellering; databearbetning; cyklisters beteenden;

   Abstract : A key component of traffic models for simulating bicycle traffic focuses on capturing the interactions between cyclists and the cycling infrastructure. One of the most relevant features of the infrastructure that has a significant impact in bicycle traffic is the gradient of a bicycle path. READ MORE