Essays about: "backfire effect"

Found 5 essays containing the words backfire effect.

  1. 1. Eco-Social Reforms and the Paradox of Complex Change : A qualitative thematic analysis of the national media debate on the 2022 Chilean Constitution

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Tilda Janbrink; [2023]
    Keywords : Eco-social-growth trilemma; eco-social policies; policy integration; public support for eco-social reforms; Chile; constitution; qualitative thematic analysis;

    Abstract : By now, it is an acknowledged fact that economic growth, social justice, and environmental sustainability are interconnected. Often referred to as the eco-social-growth trilemma, the challenge is to achieve synergy between the objectives and avoid trade-offs. READ MORE

  2. 2. Non-violent resistance movements in the light of digital repression

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för freds- och konfliktforskning

    Author : Anna Plaudina; [2022]
    Keywords : repression; digital repression; backfire effect; censorship; Belarus; digital revolution; mobilization; ICT; Telegram revolution;

    Abstract : Over the past decade, the success rate of non-violent resistance movements has decreased. With the development of information and communication technology (ICT), governments have taken repression into the digital realm to tamper with protest movements. READ MORE

  3. 3. Flying to Thailand? Quantifying and Comparing Consumption Induced Carbon Emissions of B2C Car Sharing Users

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

    Author : Samuel Kalb; [2019]
    Keywords : Car Sharing; Consumption Induced Carbon Emissions; Rebound Effects; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Car sharing (CS) is a growing phenomenon globally but its environmental implications are not yet fully explored. While many researchers agree that it could have multiple direct environmental benefits, indirect effects like carbon emissions induced through changed consumption patterns have been poorly explored. READ MORE

  4. 4. Reviewing environmental rebound effects from peer-to-peer boat sharing in Finland

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Jon Warmington-Lundström; [2019]
    Keywords : Sustainable Development; Circular Economy; Sharing Economy; Peer-to-Peer Shared Access; Environmental Rebound Effect.;

    Abstract : The world crucially needs to reduce the level of emissions being released in the environment in order to combat climate change. With the global population increasing and economies continuing to grow, the circular economy has been heralded by many as the potential solution to economic prosperity whilst also reducing primary resource use and emissions. READ MORE

  5. 5. Demand For Auditing In Small Firms : An Impact On Small Companies In Sweden That Are Not Required By The Legislation To Have Their Accounts Audited.

    University essay from Handelshögskolan vid Umeå universitet

    Author : Dorothy Otang Arrey; Makia Gabsia David; [2008]
    Keywords : Auditing; Small companies; statutory auditing and financial statements;

    Abstract : Despite the vital role that statutory auditing plays in enhancing trust or credibility over the financial statements of business entities, most member states in the European Union community have decided to grant a waiver or exempt small companies from the service in order to reduce administrative burden and cost for these companies. In Sweden this is still a proposal that will be in effect by 2010. READ MORE