Essays about: "Willingness to Pay WTP"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 36 essays containing the words Willingness to Pay WTP.

  1. 11. Big Five Personality Traits andSustainable Investments : A survey study based on the Swedish private investors willingness to pay for ESG rating

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Nationalekonomi; Linköpings universitet/Filosofiska fakulteten

    Author : Amanda Björnström Hellbom; Erika Jigholm; [2021]
    Keywords : Big five taxonomy; Behavioral finance; Environmental; social and governance ESG ; Personality; Socially responsible investing SRI ; Willingness to pay WTP .;

    Abstract : This thesis contributes to the currently still sprawling literature on the force of sustainable investing together with the “Big Five” personality structure (Openness to Experience, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness and Neuroticism). By investigating which personality trait, based on the Big Five personality taxonomy, that was willing to exchange revenue for a higher ESG rating in a hypothetical investment fund, we were able to determine when private investors were willing to pay more for a more sustainable investment. READ MORE

  2. 12. The role of information and behavioral biases in consumer choice for climate friendly proteins

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Madina Alieva; [2021]
    Keywords : climate friendly food; legume-based proteins; sustainable consumption; willingness to accept; willingsness to pay; WTA-WTP disparity;

    Abstract : The transition from animal towards alternative proteins can help reduce the negative impact of the food systems on the environment and human health. To promote healthier and more sustainable food systems, consumers around the world are encouraged to explore alternative diets and switch towards more environment-friendly protein sources. READ MORE

  3. 13. Bureaucrats’ Willingness-to-Pay for CO2 Emission Reduction Programs

    University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/Institutionen för kultur och samhälle

    Author : Nelson Melo; [2021]
    Keywords : stated preferences; willingness-to-pay; bureaucrat; CO2 emissions;

    Abstract : Aiming at exploring the issue of duality of the Swedish government system and the possible influence of a detached public administration, a study of bureaucrats’ characteristics, potential preferences and consequent willingness to pay (WTP) for certain policies was needed. This research attempts therefore at investigating how acceptance of CO2 emissions reduction programs among public agents is influenced by factors such as the cost of the program, concerns with air quality, impacts on biodiversity, improvements in the fuelling stations infrastructure, the use of electricity as fuel and individual characteristics such as gender. READ MORE

  4. 14. Challenging The Binary Conversation Around Hair Care: A quantitative study on how gender-neutral marketing can be used for gender-specific brands in the hair care industry.

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för marknadsföring och strategi

    Author : Viktoria Turujlija; Lia Ogbazion; [2020]
    Keywords : Gender-neutral marketing; Advertising; Hair care; Brand extensions; Gender stereotypes;

    Abstract : The purpose of this thesis is to examine the effects of gender-neutral brand extensions for masculine and feminine brands by using gender-neutral marketing. We also provide a definition of gender-neutral marketing and put gender-neutrality in a brand extension context. READ MORE

  5. 15. The Opportunity Cost of Households´ Recycling Efforts : The Role of Norms and Warm-Glow Motives

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för ekonomi, teknik och samhälle

    Author : Sara Andersson; [2020]
    Keywords : curbside recycling; norms; opportunity cost of time; household efforts; fastighetsnära insamling; normer; alternativkostnad av tid; hushållens börda;

    Abstract : The overall aim of this thesis is to examine households´ preferences towards relaxing the time demanding aspects of transporting sorted packaging waste. According to welfare economics, households should be willing to pay an amount equal to their reservation wage to benefit from more leisure time. However, specific types of norms, e.g. READ MORE