Essays about: "scrutinizing"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 77 essays containing the word scrutinizing.

1. 1. Echoes of Power : A Study Unravelling the Major U.S. & U.K. Think Tanks' Perception on Russian and Ukrainian Military Prowess

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)

   Author : Gustaf Ostrenius; [2024]
   Keywords : Russia; Ukraine; Perception; Think Tanks; Policymaking;

   Abstract : This thesis aims to investigate how the major U.S. and UK think tanks perceive and convey the military prowess of Russia and Ukraine following the Russia-Ukraine war from February 2022 to October 2023. The study uses poststructuralism and discourse analysis to examine blogs and reports from the major U. READ MORE

3. 2. Consumer’s intentions vs behaviors regarding sustainability: A Study performed in Sweden

   University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för ekonomi

   Author : Arjumand Akbar; Leen Khatib; [2024]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : The research examines the different factors that affect the consumer's purchase decisions regarding sustainable products, it investigates the factors that cause the gap between their intentions and actual action taken regarding sustainability. In addition, this research delves into the nuanced interplay of individual attitudes, social expectations, and environmental awareness. READ MORE

4. 3. DEMOCRACY FOR ALL? A Quantitative Study on How Power-sharing Affects Approval of Non-Democratic Governance in African Post-Conflict Societies

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

   Author : Viktor Johannes Päts; [2023-10-30]
   Keywords : Intrastate conflict; post-conflict power-sharing; Afrobarometer; non-democratic governance; grievances;

   Abstract : Since the Cold War, intrastate conflicts have become more common, and more conflict settlements call for power-sharing. Despite power-sharing being so common as a means of ending civil conflict, academic research indicates that power-sharing could be harmful to democratization. READ MORE

5. 4. Correlation and causality between the S&P 500 and Bitcoin: A comparative study before and during the COVID-19 pandemic

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för nationalekonomi med statistik

   Author : Jalmar Andersson; Kevin Fankl; [2023-06-29]
   Keywords : S P 500; Bitcoin; Cryptocurrency; Pearson s correlation coefficient; Granger causality test; Covid-19; Stock market;

   Abstract : This undergraduate dissertation examines the correlation and causality between the S&P 500 and Bitcoin, both prior to and amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. The objective of this research is to offer novel perspectives on the interaction between these two financial instruments during the unprecedented economic instability triggered by the pandemic and to assess how their association has evolved throughout this time. READ MORE

6. 5. "Den 25:e smäller det!" Payday Arbitrage in Swedish Consumer Market Behavior

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

   Author : Marwan Al-Bardaji; Alexander Wikström; [2023]
   Keywords : Payday effect; Behavioral household finance; Time preference; Payday arbitrage; Household liquidity;

   Abstract : This thesis investigates the impact of the Swedish salary disbursement schedule on consumer behavior, particularly on the 25th of each month, a notable payday for most employees in Sweden. The study examines whether the anticipation of a monthly salary influences consumer decisions and spending patterns, potentially leading to payday-related arbitrage opportunities in Swedish marketplaces. READ MORE