Essays about: "socio-economic groups"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 122 essays containing the words socio-economic groups.

  1. 16. An Analysis of Perceived Inflation in Germany

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Nationalekonomi

    Author : Sarah Widder; [2022]
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    Abstract : Prices constantly change in an economy. It can be due to inflation, seasonality or location. To process all these trends and changes can be a challenging task for an individual (Ranyard et al 2008). But a lot of economic theory assumes that consumers perceive prises correctly and base their financial decisions accordingly. READ MORE

  3. 17. The Role of Urban Planning in Counteracting Segregation: The Case of Pinelands, South Africa

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljö

    Author : Emmy Tarras-Wahlberg; Emmy Larsson; [2022]
    Keywords : Segregation; integration; socio-economic status; spatial planning; urban planning; affordable housing; social housing; inclusionary housing; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Segregation is a common phenomenon arising worldwide. Residential segregation has been shown to have several negative consequences for people living in less wealthy neighbourhoods, such as health-related setbacks and being less likely to cope with school. READ MORE

  4. 18. Socio-economic characteristics impact on covid-19 mortality in region Västra Götaland.

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutioen för biomedicin

    Author : Henrik Mellström Dahlgren; [2021-11-22]
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    Abstract : Background: There is a well establish association between low socio-economic status and health outcomes in general. To mitigate the impact of covid-19 there is a need to identify vulnerable groups, and to create methods that can do that in real-time as the virus-spread progress in the society. READ MORE

  5. 19. Reaching Those ‘Out-of-Reach’: An Explorative Case-Study of Fire Prevention in Vulnerable Urban Communities within Copenhagen.

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Riskhantering (CI)

    Author : Aron Fransson; [2021]
    Keywords : Fire Prevention; Fire Rescue Services; Risk Communication; Fire Governance; Urban Vulnerable Communities; Community Risk Reduction; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Considering the nature of vulnerability to fires and at-risk groups, the issue is arguably a social problem where spatial analysis has allowed for a greater context, beyond the individual, to be analyzed. Furthermore, reports from fire rescue services of local safety concerns and the convergence of interest between different stakeholders has made communities disposition to fire safety increasingly relevant. READ MORE

  6. 20. Improving accessibility to the bus service : Building an accessibility measurement tool in QGIS

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för geografi

    Author : Philip Lindén; [2021]
    Keywords : public transportation; public transit; fixed route transit systems; buses; bus stops; accessibility; measuring accessibility; measuring performance; social exclusion; vulnerable groups; GIS; QGIS; Graphical Modeler;

    Abstract : Satisfactory public transportation (PT) should enable people to reach attractive destinations and desired activities fast, comfortably, safely, and affordably. When PT fails to do so it will have negative effects on the overall accessibility in a society. READ MORE