Essays about: "Public choice theory"
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6. Macroeconomic Factors and their role in Moderating Diversification effect of Asset Classes in the EU
University essay from Umeå universitet/FöretagsekonomiAbstract : After the 2008 financial crisis, some have questioned the historically positive benefits ofdiversification, meanwhile others have stated a clear misunderstanding of whatdiversification entails. This study argues diversification is still viable in portfolio theory,and that more effort should be emphasized on macroeconomic factors’ role in theoptimal portfolio. READ MORE
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7. “One can imagine one’s making a conscious choice” : AI and algorithmic awareness among Swedish public librarians
University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för ABM, digitala kulturer samt förlags- och bokmarknadskunskapAbstract : In this thesis I provide insight into how librarians at public libraries perceive, understand, and interact with algorithms and AI in relation to their profession. My main focus lies in how librarians’ perceptions of algorithms and AI ultimately shape their actions. READ MORE
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8. Travel behavior of mountain bikers: : A case study on sustainable transportation choices
University essay from Mittuniversitetet/Institutionen för ekonomi, geografi, juridik och turismAbstract : Bearing in mind that the car as a mode of transportation is responsible for more than one third of all tourism-related emissions worldwide and that a growing number of destinations offer mountain biking as nature-based tourism product, it becomes relevant to investigate mountain bikers with regarding their travel behavior. Therefore, the aim of this master thesis is to understand the transportation mode choice behavior of mountain bike (MTB) tourists when engaging in mountain bike specific vacation. READ MORE
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9. Choices and Rules in Informality : A case study on public policy implementation and obstacles to formalizing the domestic work sector in Argentina
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionenAbstract : This study reviews Rational Choice theory and Informal Institutions theory and uses new data to explain the persistence and scale of Argentina's informal domestic work sector. The domestic work sector in Argentina represents a typical case in Latin America: almost entirely dominated by women and high informality levels. READ MORE
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10. A glance at everyday life of New Elder Group in China: A case study of Xiamen, China
University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografiAbstract : This thesis targeted a new group in the transitioning Chinese society---the New Elder Group (NEG) --- at the private level, focusing on their everyday life. NEG refers to retired people who are relatively young (55-80), financially independent, and in good health. Their primary desires in everyday life is to “live a good every day”. READ MORE