Essays about: "social cost"

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  1. 1. Adapting to Change: How COVID-19 Shaped Online Consumer Behavior A comparative study between the United Kingdom and Sweden aimed at analysing consumption variations in online shopping and online gambling.

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för nationalekonomi med statistik

    Author : Mimmi Bergström; Tuba Tezcan; [2023-07-21]
    Keywords : COVID-19; Restrictions; Online gambling; Online shopping; Consumption behaviour; Consumer theory; Substitution effect; Income effect; Relative price; OLS-regression;

    Abstract : The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on online shopping and online gambling, as well as the differences between Sweden and the United Kingdom. Both social isolation and online consumption habits have been significantly impacted by the pandemic. READ MORE

  2. 2. Defining customer value in disruptive business models

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Antonia Welzel; [2023-07-20]
    Keywords : customer value; disruptive innovation; subscription-based car ownership;

    Abstract : Customer value is a relatively complex concept and is very dependent on the perspective that is taken as well as on the context of the value offer. The aim of this thesis is to identify how customer value is defined in more dynamic environments, specifically in the context of disruptive business models. The case company in the thesis is Lynk & Co. READ MORE

  3. 3. Amplifying Accessibility : Examining accessibility solutions and considerations for visual impairment in mobile applications

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Datavetenskapens didaktik

    Author : Moana Södergren; Ella Hallgren; [2023]
    Keywords : Accessibility; Accessibility solutions; Visual impairment; Mobile applications; Universal Design Theory; Critical Disability Theory; Accessibility features; Accessibility tech debt; Education and prioritization; Inclusive mobile applications; Social structures and power relations; Tillgänglighet; Tillgänglighetslösningar; Synnedsättning; Mobilapplikationer; Universal Design Theory; Critical Disability Theory; Tillgänglighetsfunktioner; Utbildning och prioritering; Inkluderande mobilapplikationer; Sociala strukturer och maktförhållanden;

    Abstract : Though an increasingly more common occurrence, digital mobile applications are not typically particularly accessible for people with visual impairment. This study investigates the difficulties and consequences faced by developers and visually impaired users when implementing and using accessibility features as well as highlighting the principal considerations when doing so. READ MORE

  4. 4. Brick by Brick: Exploring Sustainable Operations in the Built Environment : A Comparative Case Study of Swedish Real Estate Organisations' Decision-Making Processes

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Operations Management

    Author : Oscar Alawi; Nawar Alolabi; [2023]
    Keywords : Sustainable operations; Decision-making processes; Sustainability performance; Management systems and certifications; Built environment.;

    Abstract : The purpose of this study was to investigate the decision-making processes of real estate organisations in the built environment with respect to sustainable operations, as well as how they relate to management systems and building certifications. In the study, we utilised the proposed framework by Schrettle et al. READ MORE

  5. 5. Sustainable housing for everyone: A qualitative study of sustainable urban development and housing provision in Malmö

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Socialhögskolan

    Author : Malin Hansson; [2023]
    Keywords : Social Sciences;

    Abstract : This thesis explores how the city of Malmö plans for the housing provision from a sustainability perspective by studying social and environmental sustainability in the urban development process with a focus on housing. The study is a qualitative case study and interviews with employees working in the municipality and a document study have been conducted. READ MORE