Essays about: "political consumers"

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  1. 1. The Price of Power: A quantitative study of price elasticity of demand during high electricity prices in Southern Sweden

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för nationalekonomi med statistik

    Author : Joel Berg; Lisa Johnsson; [2024-02-12]
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    Abstract : Unprecedentedly high electricity prices became a pressing issue for consumers in 2021-2022, causing political debate and shedding light on the hourly electricity prices. Out of the four Swedish electricity areas created to facilitate an effective electricity market, this thesis will focus on SE3 and SE4 in the South of Sweden, which experienced the highest prices in 2021-2022. READ MORE

  2. 2. Employing Genocide : Narratives, Ethnic Identities, and Political Legitimacy in Post-Genocide Rwanda

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Hugo Valentin-centrum

    Author : Gustaf Hallström; [2023]
    Keywords : Rwanda; Genocide; narratives; memory politics; ethnicity; identity; collective identity; power struggle; Paul Kagame; social psychology; collective memory; politics of memory; memory consumers; politicised identities; reconciliation; official narratives;

    Abstract : This thesis offers an analysis on the memory politics in post-genocide Rwanda, and examines the official narratives regarding history, ethnicity, and identity in order to analyse how political elites in Rwanda politicises collective identity and transforms the social environment of its population through establishing power struggles. By adopting of a qualitative content analysis, the thesis focuses on the speeches by the president Paul Kagame held at the start of each year’s commemorative event of the genocide, known as Kwibuka. READ MORE

  3. 3. The Controversial Interface between Competition and Data Protection Law - An Analysis of Privacy Concerns in the context of Merger Control

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för handelsrätt

    Author : Cristina Timofti; [2023]
    Keywords : Competition Law; GDPR; Personal Data; Privacy; Data Protection Law; Digital Markets Act; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : In the digital market, data has become an invaluable asset that businesses strive to achieve. Since most of the data acquired is personal data, current legal and academic debates have begun to investigate whether and how privacy is addressed within the context of merger control. READ MORE

  4. 4. Culpa in Code: Exploring Autonomous Algorithmic Collusion under EU Competition Law

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska fakulteten; Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen

    Author : Carl Brinnen; [2023]
    Keywords : AI; Algorithms; Competition Law; Anti-trust Law; EU; Fault; Intent; Negligence; Dolus; Culpa; Digital Eye; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : Algorithms wield an increasingly significant influence in our everyday lives. Both in traditional brick-and-mortar markets, and particularly in the digital markets, companies use algorithms for various operations. Instances of algorithmic collusion have already surfaced. However, a more signifi-cant threat may await. READ MORE

  5. 5. Framing sustainable consumerism in the retail market : a case study of Axfood

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Antonia Wistbacka; [2023]
    Keywords : environment; communication; framing; sustainable consumerism; retail market; consumers;

    Abstract : The pressure on retail businesses to be a part of, or even lead, the transition into a more sustainable world is putting a lot of pressure on the wholesale market. The debate on whom the responsibility should fall on is divided between consumers, the government, and companies. READ MORE