Essays about: "Hirschman"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 22 essays containing the word Hirschman.

  1. 11. Electoral Gender Quotas and Diversity : A Study of the Binominal Parity Vote in French Local Elections

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Agnes Fälldin; [2017]
    Keywords : Gender quotas; diversity; age; professional background; party representation; the Binominal parity vote; French local elections;

    Abstract : This study has looked at how the diversity of representatives’ backgrounds changed after the introduction of the Binominal parity vote in the French local elections. The aim was to contribute to our understanding of the impact of gender quotas in other dimensions than gender. READ MORE

  3. 12. The East African Community - An Export Diversification Opportunity?

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Wilhelm Henriksson; [2017]
    Keywords : Export diversification; EAC; HHI; Regional integration; Economic integration; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : This paper aims to answer the question whether the formation of the customs union within the East African Community (EAC) has led to a higher export diversification among its member states. Export diversification can reduce a country’s vulnerability to price movements of exported goods and thus lead to a more stable economy. READ MORE

  4. 13. ECOWAS and WAEMU as Tools for Promoting Export Diversification

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Alexander Edberg Thorén; Fredrik Azelius; [2016]
    Keywords : Economic Integration; ECOWAS; Export Diversification; Intra-Regional Trade; and WAEMU; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : This paper examines export diversification with main focus on the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), a union promoting economic integration in the region of West Africa. The West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU), another Regional Integration Agreement (RIA), is also of main importance for the study. READ MORE

  5. 14. Pets as Status Symbols

    University essay from IHH, Marketing and Logistics

    Author : Tadas Cekavicius; Milda Pajarskaite; [2012]
    Keywords : Pets; status; symbols; conspicuous; consumption; cats; dogs.;

    Abstract : According to Onkvisit and Shaw (1987), many products and possessions can be perceived as extensions of consumers' self-identity.  Some consumers might even try to enhance their image through conspicuous or status consumption. According to Mosteller (2008), possessing a pet is closely related to the theory of the extended self. READ MORE

  6. 15. Entry into the Swedish Wholesale Electricity Market and the Electricity Price : A Strategic Behavior Analysis

    University essay from IHH, Nationalekonomi

    Author : Martina Bhatia; Matilda Evaldsson; [2010]
    Keywords : Strategic behavior; Herfindahl-Hirschman Index; Lerner Index; Market power; Entry barriers;

    Abstract : The aim of this paper is to analyze the strategic behavior of the leading firms on the Swedish wholesale electricity market. This thesis wishes to address the competition situation on the market and how the firms can manipulate the price in order to maximize the profits. READ MORE