Essays about: "imperfect competition"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 8 essays containing the words imperfect competition.

1. 1. Leaving Wonderland - An investigation of capitalist visual culture in public spaces through design in relation to female sexuality

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/HDK-Valand - Högskolan för konst och design

   Author : Gréta Balog; [2023]
   Keywords : capitalism; patriarchy; female sexuality; perfectionism; visual culture; public spaces; feminist design; critical design;

   Abstract : Capitalist visual culture in public spaces have a significant impact on female sexuality by perpetuating unrealistic, sexualizing and objectifying representations of women. Visual media such as advertising, branding, and other forms of corporate messaging are used to promote the ideas and values of capitalism. READ MORE

3. 2. International Price Comparisons and the Law of One Price : A case study of pricing on a price comparison website

   University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/Institutionen för information och teknik

   Author : Shahbaz Latif; Mohsin Nawaz; [2022]
   Keywords : Price dispersion; Price comparison; Shoppers; Imperfect competition; Search costs;

   Abstract : The Law of One Price (LOP) is one of the most frequently tested economic laws. In simple terms the LOP states that once price is converted to a common currency, the same goods should sell for the same price in different countries. READ MORE

4. 3. Environmental Policy and Market Structure

   University essay from Mälardalens högskola/Akademin för ekonomi, samhälle och teknik

   Author : Elin Bäcklund; [2021]
   Keywords : environmental policy; environmental regulation; emission taxes; market structure; competition; imperfect competition;

   Abstract : The question of how to design efficient environmental policies has become one of the most important questions of our time, but finding the answer it is not easy. Simple models of environmental regulation do not take into account the complexity of real markets. One aspect that is sometimes ignored is the market structure of the regulated industry. READ MORE

5. 4. Determinants of Exchange Rate Risks in the Automotive Industry

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Daria Pilat; [2016-10-14]
   Keywords : determinants of foreign currency exposure; currency risk hedging; automotive industry;

   Abstract : The thesis details the analysis of foreign currency exposure determinants based on 21 companies in the automotive industry. The analysis confirms theoretical suggestions that the automotive industry is prone to foreign currency exposure and risks being influenced by competition intensity, functional currency, export ratio, geographic distribution of sales and production networks and operational flexibility. READ MORE

6. 5. Cross-border M&A, Exchange rates and its implications for Fire Sale Acquisitions

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

   Author : Mattias Fransson; [2010]
   Keywords : FDI; M A; Exchange rates; Depreciations; Fire Sale;

   Abstract : There is limited research of the commonly expressed notion that foreign firms acquire assets abroad at cheap prices during periods or weak currency, often referred to as foreign direct investment (FDI) fire sales. I study this phenomenon empirically by collecting transaction data and acquisition pricings for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in and between the Euro area, United Kingdom (UK), United States (US) and Sweden during 1999-2009. READ MORE