Essays about: "elasticity hypothesis"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 9 essays containing the words elasticity hypothesis.

  1. 1. Voter Elasticity and Political Protest : A quantitative analysis in an American context

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Gustaf Westin; [2021]
    Keywords : Elasticity; swing voters; political protests; contentious action; United States;

    Abstract : The purpose of this thesis is to study the relationship between prevalence of swing voters and the occurrence of political protest. Taking a Rational Choice approach, I hypothesize that fewer swing voters will lead to more protests, because it would incentivize polarizing behavior by political candidates. READ MORE

  3. 2. Stretchable Barrier Coatings For Fiber-Based Materials : A laboratory study into the development of extensible/stretchable barrier coatings with nanoclay implementation, focusing on water vapour barrier properties.

    University essay from Karlstads universitet

    Author : Kajin Muradparist; [2021]
    Keywords : Stretchable; Barrier; Coating; WVTR; WVP; Hydroforming; Töjbar; Barriär; Bestrykning; WVTR; WVP; Hydroforming;

    Abstract : Executive summary Today, packaging has gained a significant role in the food industry as well as other industries. Paper substrates that have been coated in some ways are typically used to make packaging. The amount and type of pigment used in the formulation determine whether this coating is a pigment coating or a barrier coating. READ MORE

  4. 3. Political bias in hiring : people consider political opponents as less hireable than others without weighting criteria to justify why

    University essay from Högskolan Kristianstad/Fakulteten för lärarutbildning

    Author : Karin Wiberg; [2019]
    Keywords : Social categories; values; political bias; hiring criteria; elasticity hypothesis; dissonance reduction;

    Abstract : Previous studies have shown that characteristics like gender and ethnicity can affect the possibility to be hired. Decisions in hiring may also be justified by weighting the importance of hiring criteria and can thus seem unbiased. READ MORE

  5. 4. Thermal and Mechanical Analysis of a Sustainable Alternative to Neoprene Wetsuits

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Industriell Produktion

    Author : Eric Holmström; Jakob Mattsson; [2019]
    Keywords : Wetsuit; Sustainability; Insulation; Thermal Conductivity; Elasticity; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : A novel material composition has been investigated in terms of thermal, mechanical, economical and sustainable aspects to be compared to neoprene wetsuits. It is believed that a sandwich structure produced by a dipping method with rubber layers containing an insulating textile can insulate better than foamed neoprene. READ MORE

  6. 5. SURFACE RHEOLOGY OF MILK SERUM PROTEIN-LACTOSE SYSTEM - IMPACT ON PARTICLE MORPHOLOGY AFTER SPRAY DRYING

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Livsmedelsteknik och nutrition (master)

    Author : Kadri Kraft; [2016]
    Keywords : surface pressure; surface tension; particle morphology; rheology; spray drying; milk serum proteins; whey; milk serum; milk; dairy powders; dairy products; powder; proteins; food engineering; livsmedelsteknik; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Nowadays dairy powders are common products and their market share is increasing. Dairy powders are produced for various reasons, such as to reduce the transportation cost, handle seasonal variation in milk or to valorise the by-products of the production. READ MORE