Essays about: "Public choice theory"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 80 essays containing the words Public choice theory.

  1. 16. News Media Consumption among Ideologically Leaning Groups. Examining the use of Alternative Media- and Mainstream Media.

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för journalistik, medier och kommunikation

    Author : Marigona Marniku; [2021-07-30]
    Keywords : News media consumption; News media; ideologically leaning groups; Leaning groups; Ideology;

    Abstract : This thesis takes its point of departure in the investigation of news consumption among ideologically leaning groups. The high choice media environment has led to people turning to multiple media choices and numerous alternative media outlets. READ MORE

  3. 17. Influencers - a non-essential profession in society? : A discourse analysis of BBC News and The Guardian comment fields on Facebook

    University essay from Karlstads universitet/Institutionen för geografi, medier och kommunikation (from 2013)

    Author : Jennifer Frisell; Chanapha Intichan; [2021]
    Keywords : Facebook discourse; online news commenting; discourse analysis;

    Abstract : In today's media landscape, the boundaries between traditional media and digital media are intertwined. Thus, many news outlets can use social media platforms such as Facebook to share their articles to reach a larger audience. At the same time, it creates an opportunity for readers to interact with the articles by leaving a comment. READ MORE

  4. 18. The Value of European Solidarity Within the Dublin Regulation : An Investigation on the Evolution of the Concept

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Europastudier

    Author : Lorenzo Lombardi; [2021]
    Keywords : Solidarity; Values; Institutional Theories; Dublin Regulation; Migration Asylum policy; Institutional Evolution; Refugee crisis; European studies; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : The refugee crisis that occurred in 2015 proved to be a historical failure for the Dublin Regulation, and it demonstrated both to policymakers and public opinion that the account of solidarity upheld was strongly outdated. If the European Union truly is a community based on shared values, then axiological changes should also result in institutional changes. READ MORE

  5. 19. The Design of the Plastic Carrier Bag Policy : Success or Failure?

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Nina Lovering; [2021]
    Keywords : policy design; plastic carrier bag; policy design; policy instruments; plastic; circular economy;

    Abstract : The choice of policy design has crucial implications for a policy’s efficiency. Plastic as a material is an important issue because of its fossil origin and because it often ends up as litter and spreads microplastics. READ MORE

  6. 20. Acceptability of Vehicle Mileage Taxation in Sweden A Behavioral Economics Approach to Introducing Road Policy Reforms

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen

    Author : Philipp Jonas Kreutzer; [2020]
    Keywords : Road Pricing; Vehicle Mileage Taxation; Psychological Reactance Theory; Structural Equation Modeling; Discrete Choice Experiment; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Vehicle Mileage Taxation is a proposed improvement to addressing external costs of driving. A key hurdle for its implementation is its acceptability by the public. Theories of psychological reactance, fairness perception and status quo bias are explored as influences on tax reform perception. READ MORE