Essays about: "spur"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 68 essays containing the word spur.

1. 21. Standardization in Sustainability Transitions : A Study on Stakeholder Attitudes and Power Relations During the Standardization Process in the Vehicle-to-Grid Ecosystem

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

   Author : Julia Elf; Ludvig Svensson; [2019]
   Keywords : Sustainability transition; Electric vehicles; Vehicle-to-grid; Standardization; Power relations;

   Abstract : The electrification of the transportation sector plays an important role in the sustainability transition as successful electric vehicle (EV) integration allows for the reduction of CO2 emissions. Moreover, bidirectional capabilities of the EVs (vehicle-to-grid) further facilitate this transition by supporting the electricity grid while lowering the cost of ownership of EVs when revenues from grid-supporting services are split between stakeholders. READ MORE

3. 22. Non-institutionalized Political Participation in South Korea : The Effects of Perceived Corruption and Political Trust

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

   Author : Lotta Stenberg; [2019]
   Keywords : political participation; south korea; corruption; political trust;

   Abstract : While numerous studies have been conducted on the subject of political participation, research on how corruption and political trust affect the way citizens participate in politics has yet to produce consistent and clear results. The divide in perspectives surrounds whether these phenomena spur citizens to take action or, on the contrary, render them apathetic and indifferent to political events. READ MORE

4. 23. The Money of Innovation : The Impact of Venture Capital on Innovation in Sweden

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Erik Dahlberg; Sofia Sörling; [2019]
   Keywords : Innovation; Venture Capital; Financing; Patents; Sweden;

   Abstract : Innovation leads to economic growth, however, financing innovation comes with major uncertainties and therefore there is a risk of underinvestment in innovation. One type of investor who is prepared to take on this uncertainty is the Venture Capitalist (VC). READ MORE

5. 24. The Antagonistic Battle between ‘Good’ and ‘Evil’ - A qualitative analysis of the interplay between digital hate culture and civil society counter efforts in the comment sections of Facebook

   University essay from Malmö universitet/Fakulteten för kultur och samhälle (KS)

   Author : Nadine Keller; [2019]
   Keywords : agonism; antagonism; counter speech; digital hate culture; right-wing extremism; hate speech; Facebook; Mouffe; qualitative content analysis; user comments;

   Abstract : Departing from the increasing threat that organized hate groups and their manipulative practices pose to contemporary society, this thesis seeks to unravel the workings of digital hate culture and to highlight the potential of civil society-led counter initiatives to combat the spread of hatred online. The research is based on a twofold qualitative content analysis. READ MORE

6. 25. FDI and Economic Growth : An Empirical Study of Lower-middle Income Economies

   University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/Internationella Handelshögskolan

   Author : Qui Ngo Ngoc; [2019]
   Keywords : Foreign direct investment; FDI; Economic Growth; Lower-middle income economies; Education; Neoclassical growth theory; Endogenous growth theory;

   Abstract : Within a panel data context with fixed effects method, using data on a sample of 40 lower- middle income economies, this paper investigates whether and to what extent FDI stimulates economic growth over the period 2007-2017. The main finding of this paper highlights the complementary effects between FDI and education, suggesting that a certain level of education must be reached in order for FDI to contribute positively on economic growth. READ MORE