Essays about: "cities economics"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 92 essays containing the words cities economics.

  1. 21. A Compromised Legacy? Investigating the embodiment of Olympism values within the Olympic bidding process

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Fakulteten för lärande och samhälle (LS)

    Author : Sophia Mohamed Harith; [2020]
    Keywords : Olympics; Bidding Process; Olympism; Leveraging; Legacy;

    Abstract : The international and commercialised recognition of the Olympic Games can bring upon prestigious benefits to a country's Olympic Games legacy. Due to this, candidate cities have capitalised on this opportunity to leverage their bids to successfully secure hosting rights. READ MORE

  3. 22. I choose Swedish! Or do I? : a case study at supermarkets concerning how managers market food produced in Sweden

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Michaela Lagerqvist; Saga Sjöling; [2020]
    Keywords : sustainable marketing strategies; Swedish food; nudging; 4C’s; labeling; sustainability; ICA; locally produced food; dairy; meat;

    Abstract : In Sweden, the population is encouraged to choose food produced in Sweden. This is encouraged since food produced in Sweden includes many sustainable advantages like Sweden’s good conditions for cultivation, the food is produced in a safe way with low antibiotic use and good animal welfare. READ MORE

  4. 23. At the corner of climate neutrality and urban mission? Ask for directions! A case study about public value, missions, and climate

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

    Author : Justin Rehn; [2020]
    Keywords : mission-oriented policy; public value; co-production; collaborative governance; citizen involvement; Business and Economics; Social Sciences; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Horizon Europe has identified climate-neutral and smart cities as one of its mission areas. In Sweden, the national innovation programme Viable Cities has set its sights on realising climate neutrality in cities by 2030. In both cases, a mission-oriented approach focused on citizens as drivers of climate action represents a pathway to success. READ MORE

  5. 24. Dichotomies of Utility : Experiences of Refugee Reception and Demographic Challenges in Rural Sweden

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för kultur och samhälle

    Author : Axel Andersson; [2020]
    Keywords : political economy; integration; demographics; refugee reception; macroeconomics; citizenship; welfare; rural municipalities; Modern Monetary Theory;

    Abstract : In the years immediately following the so-called “refugee crisis”, Swedish municipalities that had received many refugees improved their financial position in a quite remarkable way. Overall, 2016 might have been the best financial year ever for the municipal sector. READ MORE

  6. 25. Adoption of IoT Platforms: In Swedish municipalities for smart city initiatives

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för informatik

    Author : Sinem Akpinar; Moritz Hofmann; Erik Månsson; [2020]
    Keywords : Adoption; Internet of Things platforms; Smart City; Municipalities; Technology-Organization-Environment Framework; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : This thesis aims to understand what influences the adoption of Internet of Things [IoT] platforms in Swedish municipalities for smart city initiatives. The adoption of IoT platforms in Swedish municipalities is slow, but the effects of an IoT platform can enhance the processes and progression toward smarter cities. READ MORE