Essays about: "economics interest theory"

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  1. 1. A European Material Kuznets Curve

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Pyry Järvinen; Emil Fernström; [2023]
    Keywords : Material Kuznets Curve; Environmental Kuznets Curve; Economic Growth; Economics Development; Material Footprint; Emissions; Sustainable Growth; Decoupling; Europe;

    Abstract : This bachelor thesis investigates the correlation between 28 European countries’material footprints (MF), as proxied by their Raw Material Consumption (RMC)per capita, and the environmental impact indicated by their carbon dioxide (CO2)emissions per capita, respectively, with their economic development, measured bytheir purchase power parity adjusted gross domestic product (GDP) per capita,during the period of 2008 to 2019. Specifically, through the theoretical frameworkof the Environmental Kuznets Curve (EKC) and by utilizing Fixed EffectsOrdinary Least Squares regression models as well as Pooled Mean Groupestimation, the thesis asks whether or not evidence can be found for the possibleexistence of an EKC, an inverted-U shaped relationship between environmentaldegradation and economic development, within this European context. READ MORE

  2. 2. Eco-Innovation in the Scandinavian and Finnish Furniture Industry: Investigating Drivers, Barriers and The Role of Company Age and Size

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Karolina Masalskaite; [2023]
    Keywords : Product eco-innovation; environmental sustainability; Scandinavian and Finnish furniture industry; drivers and obstacles to eco-innovation; company age and size impact; Business and Economics; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Thesis Purpose: This study explores the major drivers and barriers to eco-innovation in Scandinavian and Finnish furniture companies, examining the influence of company size and age. The findings benefit stakeholders including businesses, policymakers, professionals, investors, and consumers. READ MORE

  3. 3. Local food networks - value creation and the role of the producer

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Economics

    Author : Joakim Mattsson; [2023]
    Keywords : Actor-network theory; alternative food network; REKO; Schwartz value theory; service-dominant logic;

    Abstract : The rise of interest in local food has given rise to many new forms of food supply chains, socalled Alternative food networks. One such network is the Facebook-based REKO, where consumers can purchase food products directly from the producers without intermediaries. This has also given rise to new forms of values regarding food. READ MORE

  4. 4. Option Expiration Day Impact on Underlying Stock Return- A Study on the Swedish Option Market

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Alisa Penkina; Alan Karaduman Sorsenger; Sirwan Kakai; [2023]
    Keywords : Option Market; Open Interest; Stock Return; Delta Hedging; Option Expiration Day; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Research questions: Is there significant change in the stock return on option expiration dates in the underlying stock? Does the net open interest have an effect on the return of the underlying stock on option expiration day? Purpose: The purpose of the bachelor's thesis is to study whether there is a significant difference in the stock returns on option expiration dates in relation to the net open interest of the underlying stocks within the OMXS30 index. Methodology: A quantitative study using a deductive approach to statistically describe the relationship between the daily stock return with open interest and traded volume. READ MORE

  5. 5. Consumers’ perceptions of reusable returnable packaging

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Aline Fort; Michaela Hanusiakova; [2023]
    Keywords : reusable returnable packaging; circular economy; Theory of Planned Behaviour; demographic factors; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Purpose: This thesis aims to explore the extent of consumers’ interest in reusable returnable packaging. Theoretical framework: This study is based on the Theory of Planned Behaviour. Attitudes, subjective norms and perceived behavioural control and their association with the interest in reusable returnable packaging are tested. READ MORE