Essays about: "access-based economy"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 9 essays containing the words access-based economy.

  1. 1. The Devil Wears (New) Prada

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Hanna Björkman; Elsa Spenninge; [2023]
    Keywords : identity projects; self-presentation; luxury fashion rental; Consumer Culture Theory; access-based consumption; luxury fashion; Impression Management; Social Distinction; the extended self; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : In contemporary society, it is emphasised that ownership of clothing plays a crucial role in construction- and presentation of personal identities. With the rise of sustainable consumerism and the sharing economy, access-based consumption has emerged as a notable trend, offering individuals temporary access to non-exclusively owned clothing. READ MORE

  3. 2. Consumer in circular economy A mixed method study of consumer attitude towards toy rental subscription service in Sweden

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Lan Phuong Nguyen; [2021-07-06]
    Keywords : Product Service System; circular business model; diffusion of innovation; consumer adoption; access-based consumption;

    Abstract : The children’s toy industry is facing much criticism for creating huge environmental footprints due to its plastic-intensive manufacturing process and linear consumption paradigm. While use-oriented product service systems (PSS) such as product renting and leasing models have been gradually applied and gaining attention in other industries, there is still scarcity of successful PSS implementation in the toy industry. READ MORE

  4. 3. Renting is the New Black?

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Christina Julia Pretz; Lisa Maria Stadlbauer; [2021]
    Keywords : Luxury fashion brands; consumer perceptions; rental platforms; exclusivity; ownership; access-based economy; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : This study aims to investigate consumers’ perceptions of luxury fashion brands and whether these perceptions differ with and without the context of luxury rental platforms. A qualitative methodology was adapted, using semi-structured interviews and an abductive research approach. READ MORE

  5. 4. Furniture rental – the new way to consume furniture? : Attitudes and intentions to choose furniture rental as an alternative consumption model

    University essay from Jönköping University/Internationella Handelshögskolan

    Author : Julia Buch; Jakob Trenk; [2021]
    Keywords : Attitude; Intention; TRA; Theory of Reasoned Action; TPB; Theory of Planned Behavior; furniture; renting; Sharing Economy; Collaborative Consumption; Access-Based Consumption; Product-Service-Systems; Germany;

    Abstract : Background: Fast furniture is a growing trend similar to fast fashion and fast food, implying that manufacturers produce large quantities of inexpensive furniture. At the same time, consumers use the furniture shorter and replace it more frequently. READ MORE

  6. 5. Mirror, mirror on the wall, wish that I could rent it all : a case study on consumer adoption to fashion-rental services on the Swedish market

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Ylva Norr; Gabriella Ondiege; [2020]
    Keywords : access-based consumption; circular economy; circular offering; consumption mode; consumer culture theory; fashion consumption;

    Abstract : Although raised awareness of how excess consumption of fashion causes great environmental concern in society, changes in consumption patterns have been modest. It is therefore questionable whether reduced consumption is likely to happen, it might be better to envision equally compelling ways to address consumers’ desire for fashion. READ MORE