Essays about: "desires and incentives"

Found 5 essays containing the words desires and incentives.

  1. 1. Indigenous Urbanization in Bolivia: A Logit Analysis of Between-Group Differences in Migration Drivers

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen

    Author : Louisa Valentin; [2022]
    Keywords : Indigenous; Urbanization; Rural-Urban Migration; Spatial Inequality; Bolivia; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Bolivia's urbanization rates have accelerated through the latter half of the 20th century, with over 70 percent of the country's population living in urban centers today. Despite having the highest share of indigenous people in Latin America, Bolivia's indigenous population is often wrongfully excluded from popular discourse on the rural-urban migration trend. READ MORE

  3. 2. Transformation towards sustainable energy production and consumption. : A study of path dependence and risk perceptions within the Swedish Energy Agency.

    University essay from Karlstads universitet/Institutionen för samhälls- och kulturvetenskap (from 2013)

    Author : Viktor Jöhnemark; [2022]
    Keywords : Energi produktion; energi konsumtion; intäktsmaximering; hållbarhet; path dependency; risk perceptions.;

    Abstract : When it comes to climate change, one of the most pressing challenges is energy production and consumption in society, from individuals to markets. From economic incentives, path dependence and risk perceptions of our society, actions and strategise need to become more adaptable towards change. READ MORE

  4. 3. Remittances and its association with economic capacity, ties to destination and origin country : A dynamic approach with a UK perspective

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Sociologiska institutionen

    Author : Lars Fränstam; [2017]
    Keywords : remittances; dynamics of remittances; desires and incentives; economic capacity; immigrants and the second generation;

    Abstract : The overall purpose of this thesis is to study the association between remittances, socioeconomic status and ties to destination and origin country among immigrants and the second-generation in the UK. The data stem from wave 1 and 4 (2009 and 2013) of the Understanding Society - The UK Household Longitudinal Study (UKHLS). READ MORE

  5. 4. Smart Customer Relationship : Investigating how customer relationships influence the development of demand response for the future electricity retail market

    University essay from Mälardalens högskola/Industriell ekonomi och organisation

    Author : Carl-Wilhelm Jakobsson Thorman; Tommy Kovala; [2015]
    Keywords : business relationship; demand response; household customers; Swedish electricity retail market; trusted exchange; understanding; affärsrelationer; efterfrågeflexibilitet; hushållskunder; svensk elhandelsmarknad; förtroendegivande utbyten; förståelse;

    Abstract : The fact that household customers are central in the discussion of future sustainable energy systems compels the Swedish electricity retail companies to provide strategies in order to successfully follow the trends on the electricity market. The purpose of this thesis is to complement the electricity retail companies’ understanding of how they are able to enter a sustainable and close business relationship with these customers. READ MORE

  6. 5. Great Expectations and Reasons for Taking Responsibility – A Study About the Business Case for CSR

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Master of Science in Development Studies; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografi; Lunds universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Jonas Kvarnerot; [2014]
    Keywords : corporate social responsibility CSR ; the business case; sustainability; costs; risks; competitive advantage; reputation; legitimacy; synergy; value; benefits; stakeholders; development; transparency; information; cooperation; IKEA; Skanska; Trelleborg AB; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Because societies, companies and people are different, there are different views on corporations' roles and responsibilities. The purpose of this study is to understand what, why and how some business organizations benefit and create business cases from corporate responsibilities and sustainability. READ MORE