Essays about: "Germany economics"

Showing result 26 - 30 of 133 essays containing the words Germany economics.

1. 26. Are Forest Occupations only about Protecting Forests? Exploring Forest Occupiers´ Plural Valuation of Forests in Germany

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografi; Lunds universitet/Humanekologi

   Author : Hannah Wahler; [2022]
   Keywords : Forest occupation; value pluralism; relational values; instrumental values; ecological economics; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : Forests are vital for life on Earth. However, they are increasingly threatened, mainly by economic growth. Valuation of forests is dominantly viewed through instrumental values, which is highly problematic as forests are not seen in their complexity. READ MORE

3. 27. Environmental Reporting Practices in German EMAS- registered Organisations: In-depth Content Analysis

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen

   Author : Isabel Westarp; [2022]
   Keywords : EMAS; Environmental Reporting; German firms; Content Analysis; Indicators; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : Environmental standards are an important part of corporate sustainability efforts. According to signalling theory, they provide relevant information about a company’s efforts, while institutional theory assumes that firms use them to mitigate societal pressures by selectively disclosing information. READ MORE

4. 28. The Unification of Germany and Regional Economic Convergence: Evidence from Real Wage Data, 1850-1889

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen

   Author : David Vesterager Husfeldt; [2022]
   Keywords : convergence; economic history; real wages; Germany; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : This thesis studies the regional development of Germany in the 19th century, examining whether there was an increased tendency toward economic convergence between the German states following the country’s unification. Through a quantitative analysis using real wage data on various German cities and regions covering the period 1850-1889, the study looks for evidence of beta-convergence both before and after the unification of 1871, as well as evidence for sigma-convergence during the whole period. READ MORE

5. 29. Green Search Engine Usage - A Qualitative Study Exploring Why German Millennials Use the Green Search Engine Ecosia

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Lea Zehendner; Michelle Cron; [2021]
   Keywords : Green Search Engine Usage; Ecosia; Pro-Environmental Behaviour; Green Consumerism; Digital Green Consumerism; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : Aim: The aim of this study is to explore why German millennials use the green search engine Ecosia, as the organisation is experiencing considerable growth in Germany. Theoretical Perspectives: This thesis adopts well-established theories such as the Theory of Planned Behaviour, the Value-Belief-Norm Theory, and the Social Influence Theory. READ MORE

6. 30. Analysing the Consumption Motives of Plant-Based Food Alternatives: The underlying Benefit of Virtue Signalling

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Anika Albrecht; Svenja Lena Mauch; [2021]
   Keywords : vegan consumption; consumer behaviour; consumption motives; theory of planned behaviour; virtue signalling; vegan food alternatives; purchase intention; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : Thesis Purpose: The purpose of this study is to examine the underlying motivations of consumers’ intentions to purchase vegan food alternatives. In doing so, the thesis specifically focuses on studying virtue signalling as an additional benefit to environmental protection, animal welfare, and personal health that motivates consumers to choose plant-based food alternatives. READ MORE