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University of New Mexico

1. Milligan, Michael. The Welfare Effects of International Remittance Income.

Degree: Department of Economics, 2009, University of New Mexico

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1928/9829

► This dissertation explores the welfare effects of international remittance income, i.e., income earned by migrant workers and sent back to their home country. Remittance income… (more)

▼ This dissertation explores the welfare effects of international remittance income, i.e., income earned by migrant workers and sent back to their home country. Remittance income has increased markedly in the last decade, particularly in the developing world. The primary purpose of this dissertation is to quantify the effects of this income on recipient countries. Chapter 2 of this dissertation presents a study of how remittance income affects child welfare in Nepal using the 2003/2004 Nepal Living Standards survey. I examine how remittance income and non-remittance income affect child labor and child education. Specifically, I examine the probability that a child attends school; a childs educational attainment, given that the child attends school; the probability that a child labors; and the amount that a child labors, given that s/he does so. I find that while both income types positively and significantly impact child welfare, the effects of remittance income are much smaller than those of non-remittance income. Chapter 3 presents an Engel curve analysis, in which I examine how remittance and non-remittance income affect consumption of various categories of goods in Nepal, again using the 2003/2004 Nepal Living Standards Survey. I use general additive models to allow remittance and non-remittance income to affect consumption nonparametrically and interactively and calculate elasticities of consumption for both remittance and non-remittance income. Confidence intervals for elasticities of consumption are calculated using a combination of bootrap methods and the method of Krinsky and Robb. I find that the elasticity of consumption is always much less from remittance than from non-remittance income. Chapter 4 presents a macroeconomic analysis of how remittance income affects poverty in Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union. I use World Bank poverty data on the region to examine how the rate, depth, and severity of poverty are related to GDP, inequality, and remittances in the period from approximately 1998-2003. The poverty data set has been collected and standardized by the World Bank and is an unusually good panel data set on poverty. I find that remittances have no significant impact on poverty in the region. Throughout this dissertation, I find the effects of remittance income to be small. I posit that this is because of the way that remittances are transferred and used. Many remittances in the regions analyzed never enter the formal financial sector and are likely not used to increase permanent income. According to the permanent income hypothesis, income which does not impact permanent income will have smaller effects on consumption. Advisors/Committee Members: Bohara, Alok, Thacher, Jennifer, Coes, Donald, Hansen, Wendy.

Subjects/Keywords: remittances; consumption

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Milligan, M. (2009). The Welfare Effects of International Remittance Income. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of New Mexico. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1928/9829

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Milligan, Michael. “The Welfare Effects of International Remittance Income.” 2009. Doctoral Dissertation, University of New Mexico. Accessed February 18, 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/1928/9829.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Milligan, Michael. “The Welfare Effects of International Remittance Income.” 2009. Web. 18 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Milligan M. The Welfare Effects of International Remittance Income. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of New Mexico; 2009. [cited 2020 Feb 18]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1928/9829.

Council of Science Editors:

Milligan M. The Welfare Effects of International Remittance Income. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of New Mexico; 2009. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1928/9829

University of Pretoria

2. Van der Bergh, Juanita. Winners and losers : the evolution of consumer spending mix as emerging markets mature.

Degree: Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS), 2010, University of Pretoria

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2263/23697

► Selling to emerging consumers is no small challenge, especially when a multinational is unfamiliar with a country’s distinctive consumer terrain. The objective of this research… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: UCTD; Consumption

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Bergh, Juanita, V. d. (2010). Winners and losers : the evolution of consumer spending mix as emerging markets mature. (Masters Thesis). University of Pretoria. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/2263/23697

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Bergh, Juanita, Van der. “Winners and losers : the evolution of consumer spending mix as emerging markets mature.” 2010. Masters Thesis, University of Pretoria. Accessed February 18, 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/2263/23697.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Bergh, Juanita, Van der. “Winners and losers : the evolution of consumer spending mix as emerging markets mature.” 2010. Web. 18 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Bergh, Juanita Vd. Winners and losers : the evolution of consumer spending mix as emerging markets mature. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Pretoria; 2010. [cited 2020 Feb 18]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2263/23697.

Council of Science Editors:

Bergh, Juanita Vd. Winners and losers : the evolution of consumer spending mix as emerging markets mature. [Masters Thesis]. University of Pretoria; 2010. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2263/23697

University of Pretoria

3. [No author]. Winners and losers : the evolution of consumer spending mix as emerging markets mature .

Degree: 2010, University of Pretoria

URL: http://upetd.up.ac.za/thesis/available/etd-04012010-140243/

► Selling to emerging consumers is no small challenge, especially when a multinational is unfamiliar with a country’s distinctive consumer terrain. The objective of this research… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: UCTD; Consumption

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author], [. (2010). Winners and losers : the evolution of consumer spending mix as emerging markets mature . (Masters Thesis). University of Pretoria. Retrieved from http://upetd.up.ac.za/thesis/available/etd-04012010-140243/

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

author], [No. “Winners and losers : the evolution of consumer spending mix as emerging markets mature .” 2010. Masters Thesis, University of Pretoria. Accessed February 18, 2020. http://upetd.up.ac.za/thesis/available/etd-04012010-140243/.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

author], [No. “Winners and losers : the evolution of consumer spending mix as emerging markets mature .” 2010. Web. 18 Feb 2020.

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author] [. Winners and losers : the evolution of consumer spending mix as emerging markets mature . [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Pretoria; 2010. [cited 2020 Feb 18]. Available from: http://upetd.up.ac.za/thesis/available/etd-04012010-140243/.

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author] [. Winners and losers : the evolution of consumer spending mix as emerging markets mature . [Masters Thesis]. University of Pretoria; 2010. Available from: http://upetd.up.ac.za/thesis/available/etd-04012010-140243/

University of Alberta

4. Kennedy, Emily Huddart. Reclaiming consumption: sustainability, social networks, and urban context.

Degree: PhD, Rural Economy, 2011, University of Alberta

URL: https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/br86b4754

► A social practices theoretical framework and mixed methodology are used to explore household sustainable daily practices in Edmonton, AB. Sustainable daily practices involve those actions… (more)

▼ A social practices theoretical framework and mixed methodology are used to explore household sustainable daily practices in Edmonton, AB. Sustainable daily practices involve those actions undertaken by households to minimize their impact on the environment (e.g., cycling to avoid driving). Because social practice theory considers the reciprocity between agency and structure in establishing habitual routines, this perspective allows for the integration of competing theoretical explanations in the study of sustainable consumption (i.e., treadmill theory and consumer “lock-in”). Qualitative interviews are used to shed light on how peer-to-peer learning within a network of ecological citizens sustains individuals’ commitment to reducing consumption. Acting as a group is part of reclaiming consumption, as is the attempt to alter local social context to lessen barriers for others to live more sustainably. Barriers include built infrastructure and social norms. Members of the network described in the qualitative phase reside in a central neighbourhood. Unlike suburban neighbourhoods, the central area is within cycling distance of the downtown and university areas, has walking access to shops and services, and is adjacent to a large natural area with multi-use trails. In this central neighbourhood, residents interviewed meet frequently and informally with other households in the area also interested in sustainable living. In contrast, households interviewed in suburban areas describe a sense of isolation from like-minded others and a paucity of neighbours who inspire them to deepen their commitment to the environment (i.e., through positive reinforcement or knowledge-sharing). To further understand the influence of neighbourhood – as a structural feature – on daily practices, a survey instrument is used to compare a central urban and a suburban neighbourhood. The quantitative data are used in a cluster analysis resulting in four subgroups of households. The clusters do not differ greatly on socio-demographic variables, but are strongly differentiated by neighbourhood of residence. Thus the thesis concludes that reclaiming consumption, or reducing one’s consumption in concert with others, is more easily achieved in an area with public meeting points, the presence of other households committed to reducing consumption, and the opportunity to conspicuously display one’s daily practices around sustainable consumption.

Subjects/Keywords: Sustainable consumption

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Kennedy, E. H. (2011). Reclaiming consumption: sustainability, social networks, and urban context. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Alberta. Retrieved from https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/br86b4754

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Kennedy, Emily Huddart. “Reclaiming consumption: sustainability, social networks, and urban context.” 2011. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Alberta. Accessed February 18, 2020. https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/br86b4754.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Kennedy, Emily Huddart. “Reclaiming consumption: sustainability, social networks, and urban context.” 2011. Web. 18 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Kennedy EH. Reclaiming consumption: sustainability, social networks, and urban context. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Alberta; 2011. [cited 2020 Feb 18]. Available from: https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/br86b4754.

Council of Science Editors:

Kennedy EH. Reclaiming consumption: sustainability, social networks, and urban context. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Alberta; 2011. Available from: https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/br86b4754

University of Southern California

5. Zhang, Minye. Housing consumption-based asset pricing and residential mortgage default risk.

Degree: PhD, Planning, 2009, University of Southern California

URL: http://digitallibrary.usc.edu/cdm/compoundobject/collection/p15799coll127/id/256404/rec/3219

► Housing is a macro asset category and has significant impact on the whole economy. In recent years, some consumption-based asset pricing (CCAPM) literature states that… (more)

▼ Housing is a macro asset category and has significant impact on the whole economy. In recent years, some consumption-based asset pricing (CCAPM) literature states that the optimal consumption-saving/investment decision depends not only on aggregated consumption but also on composition between housing and non-housing. This study adopts an Epstein-Zin recursive utility specification to set up a housing consumption-based capital asset pricing model (HCCAPM) which models the housing both as an asset and as consumption good, to study the impact of housing consumption and long-run consumption risks on asset pricing. The study introduces an equilibrium asset pricing model with housing and presents long-run risks and cointegration between expenditure share uncertainty and economic growth as other two factors that drive asset prices. The model reveals that the household not only concerns with uncertainty on overall consumption and consumption composition between non-housing and housing service, but also concerns with the long-run uncertainty of the consumption streams. This study analytically solves the pricing kernel in terms of state variables and derives equilibrium solutions for two systematic determinants of mortgage credit risk – the risk free rate of return and the real return of housing asset.; In empirical part, the study utilizes the Unobserved Components Method (UCM) to decompose the unobserved exogenous state variables and GMM approach to estimate the preference parameters in the pricing kernel. Based on the estimation results, the study analyzes the mutual interactions between the interest rate and housing return in terms of state variables. This dissertation finds that households are not willing to substitute consumptions over time. It also provides potential explanations about why housing is on average more uncertain than other risky assets. Compared with the homeownership ratio, I argue that the housing quality index is an important alternative indicator of well-being the shield provides. The fact that the housing consumption per agent had declined since 1991 to 2008 raises questions about the sustainability of the U.S. homeownership policy.; In the application part, I incorporate these two mutual interacted factors into an option-based proportional hazard model to forecast risks of FHA-insured mortgage default and prepayment. I find that this model could deliver quite accurate predictions of the impacts of macroeconomic dynamics on credit risks than the hazard model that assumes the risk free rate of return and housing prices are independent processes. Advisors/Committee Members: Deng, Yongheng (Committee Chair), Gordon, Peter (Committee Member), Hsiao, Cheng (Committee Member).

Subjects/Keywords: housing consumption

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Zhang, M. (2009). Housing consumption-based asset pricing and residential mortgage default risk. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Southern California. Retrieved from http://digitallibrary.usc.edu/cdm/compoundobject/collection/p15799coll127/id/256404/rec/3219

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Zhang, Minye. “Housing consumption-based asset pricing and residential mortgage default risk.” 2009. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Southern California. Accessed February 18, 2020. http://digitallibrary.usc.edu/cdm/compoundobject/collection/p15799coll127/id/256404/rec/3219.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Zhang, Minye. “Housing consumption-based asset pricing and residential mortgage default risk.” 2009. Web. 18 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Zhang M. Housing consumption-based asset pricing and residential mortgage default risk. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Southern California; 2009. [cited 2020 Feb 18]. Available from: http://digitallibrary.usc.edu/cdm/compoundobject/collection/p15799coll127/id/256404/rec/3219.

Council of Science Editors:

Zhang M. Housing consumption-based asset pricing and residential mortgage default risk. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Southern California; 2009. Available from: http://digitallibrary.usc.edu/cdm/compoundobject/collection/p15799coll127/id/256404/rec/3219

6. Ruggeri, David. Marijuana Consumption And The Perception Of Harm.

Degree: MS, Economics & Finance, 2014, University of North Dakota

URL: https://commons.und.edu/theses/1706

► Drug use is a public health issue with one-third of the United States population having reported consuming marijuana at some point in their lifetime.… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: marijuana consumption

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Ruggeri, D. (2014). Marijuana Consumption And The Perception Of Harm. (Masters Thesis). University of North Dakota. Retrieved from https://commons.und.edu/theses/1706

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Ruggeri, David. “Marijuana Consumption And The Perception Of Harm.” 2014. Masters Thesis, University of North Dakota. Accessed February 18, 2020. https://commons.und.edu/theses/1706.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Ruggeri, David. “Marijuana Consumption And The Perception Of Harm.” 2014. Web. 18 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Ruggeri D. Marijuana Consumption And The Perception Of Harm. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of North Dakota; 2014. [cited 2020 Feb 18]. Available from: https://commons.und.edu/theses/1706.

Council of Science Editors:

Ruggeri D. Marijuana Consumption And The Perception Of Harm. [Masters Thesis]. University of North Dakota; 2014. Available from: https://commons.und.edu/theses/1706

Rutgers University

7. Salahi, Niloofar, 1985-. Network modeling approach to energy-performance optimization in industrial systems.

Degree: PhD, Industrial and Systems Engineering, 2016, Rutgers University

URL: https://rucore.libraries.rutgers.edu/rutgers-lib/49325/

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With approximately 95 quadrillion Btu, the United States accounts for nearly 18% of the world’s total energy demand, and industrial sector within U.S. consumes as… (more)

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With approximately 95 quadrillion Btu, the United States accounts for nearly 18% of the world’s total energy demand, and industrial sector within U.S. consumes as much as 34% of this energy intake. Growing energy demands, continuous worldwide depletion of natural resources and environmental regulations, have become a strong factor in the industrial sector for reducing energy consumption in the recent years. However, manufacturing facilities are often complex systems consisting of different components that have strict requirements in terms of productivity and throughput, making it particularly challenging to achieve ambitious energy reduction targets. Moreover, owners of such manufacturing enterprises are reluctant to make changes in their processes to avoid jeopardizing performance optimality; prompted by the aforementioned, the following questions arise: (1) How to simultaneously account for energy reduction goals and performance requirements in an industrial facility? (2) How to incorporate the existing infrastructure and practices in an industrial facility to reduce the energy consumption and expenditure without sacrificing the productivity? (3) How to incorporate the dynamic interdependencies inherent in the components of a manufacturing environment to achieve optimal energy efficiency? This work aims at providing the owner of a manufacturing enterprise with a modeling framework to achieve cost effective energy reduction while maintaining productivity and profitability. We provide a stochastic energy-aware production planning optimization based on a two-dimensional measure, “Energy-Performance”, and propose a scenario generation approach to solve the planning problem. At the building level, we propose a “business value-driven” energy asset management to achieve energy reduction at the building level while assuring business objective and occupant productivity requirements are maintained. Using a network modeling approach, we provide a framework to calculate the dynamic interdependencies between the components of an industrial facility and define the optimal share of energy reduction for each such component, given a set of alternative solutions. Finally, since most of the underlying Energy-Performance analysis and optimization models are highly data-intensive, we provide a data and metering infrastructure to support the proposed modeling approaches.

Advisors/Committee Members: Jafari, Mohsen A (chair), Li, Kang (internal member), Jeong, Myong K (internal member), Lyons, Kevin (outside member).

Subjects/Keywords: Energy consumption

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Salahi, Niloofar, 1. (2016). Network modeling approach to energy-performance optimization in industrial systems. (Doctoral Dissertation). Rutgers University. Retrieved from https://rucore.libraries.rutgers.edu/rutgers-lib/49325/

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Salahi, Niloofar, 1985-. “Network modeling approach to energy-performance optimization in industrial systems.” 2016. Doctoral Dissertation, Rutgers University. Accessed February 18, 2020. https://rucore.libraries.rutgers.edu/rutgers-lib/49325/.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Salahi, Niloofar, 1985-. “Network modeling approach to energy-performance optimization in industrial systems.” 2016. Web. 18 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Salahi, Niloofar 1. Network modeling approach to energy-performance optimization in industrial systems. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Rutgers University; 2016. [cited 2020 Feb 18]. Available from: https://rucore.libraries.rutgers.edu/rutgers-lib/49325/.

Council of Science Editors:

Salahi, Niloofar 1. Network modeling approach to energy-performance optimization in industrial systems. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Rutgers University; 2016. Available from: https://rucore.libraries.rutgers.edu/rutgers-lib/49325/

8. Suárez Martínez, Luisa. Historia del consumo a través de la publicidad, Santander 1858-1914.: History of consumption through advertising, Santander 1858-1914.

Degree: Máster en Historia Contemporánea, 2015, Universidad de Cantabria

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10902/6517

Subjects/Keywords: Consumption

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Suárez Martínez, L. (2015). Historia del consumo a través de la publicidad, Santander 1858-1914.: History of consumption through advertising, Santander 1858-1914. (Masters Thesis). Universidad de Cantabria. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10902/6517

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Suárez Martínez, Luisa. “Historia del consumo a través de la publicidad, Santander 1858-1914.: History of consumption through advertising, Santander 1858-1914.” 2015. Masters Thesis, Universidad de Cantabria. Accessed February 18, 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/10902/6517.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Suárez Martínez, Luisa. “Historia del consumo a través de la publicidad, Santander 1858-1914.: History of consumption through advertising, Santander 1858-1914.” 2015. Web. 18 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Suárez Martínez L. Historia del consumo a través de la publicidad, Santander 1858-1914.: History of consumption through advertising, Santander 1858-1914. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Universidad de Cantabria; 2015. [cited 2020 Feb 18]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10902/6517.

Council of Science Editors:

Suárez Martínez L. Historia del consumo a través de la publicidad, Santander 1858-1914.: History of consumption through advertising, Santander 1858-1914. [Masters Thesis]. Universidad de Cantabria; 2015. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10902/6517

University of Edinburgh

9. Komninou, Margarita. Ethical consumption : identities, practices and potential to bring about social change.

Degree: PhD, 2015, University of Edinburgh

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1842/16242

► In recent decades, individuals as well as businesses – mainly those living and operating within advanced capitalist systems – have become increasingly aware of the… (more)

▼ In recent decades, individuals as well as businesses – mainly those living and operating within advanced capitalist systems – have become increasingly aware of the social context of production and, thus, of the impact consumption has on the environment, animals and other fellow humans. Such reflexivity is echoed both in spheres of production (e.g. corporate social responsibility policies) and consumption (e.g. labelling schemes such as fair-trade and organic). Under these conditions the ‘ethical consumer’ was born. While, however, the concepts of ethical and political consumption have been around for some time now, our understanding of what it really means to be ‘ethical’ as a consumer today is still very fuzzy. In contrast with previous studies which ascribe a priori certain meanings and criteria to the ethical consumer concept, this study follows a bottom-up approach that provides space for individuals to express their own views on ethical consumption. To cater for a deeper understanding of the phenomenon under investigation, the research is designed as a case study within a specific geographical location; Partick, Glasgow. This study makes use of primary data generated through 20 in-depth interviews with self-identified ethical consumers, 10 interviews and 15 questionnaires with managers of grocery shops operating in the area, as well as 112 questionnaires completed by the public in a street survey. The findings challenge our conventional understanding of ‘ethics’ in the context of consumption; being ethical as a consumer extends beyond simply purchasing ethically marketed products and services, to include various lifestyle choices. Consumers raised concerns about the degree and nature of change that conventional ethical consumption can achieve. Utilising insights from this research, the study draws a conceptual distinction between the “ethical Shopper” (representing the side of ethical consumption that is hegemonically market-driven) and the “ethical Consumer” (representing its creative, pro-active, agency-driven counterpart). It is suggested that the latter allows consumption as a tool for social change to reach its full potential, since it escapes the fabricated ‘ethics’ of the market. Feeding back to the theoretical frameworks of ethical and political consumption, this study highlights the class and taste bias built into the (very expensive) idealized model of ethical lifestyle and, thus, calls for the inclusion of different types of consumer action such as downshifting, file-sharing, or even collective shoplifting, which have been –until now – neglected.

Subjects/Keywords: 174; ethical consumption; political consumption; social change

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Komninou, M. (2015). Ethical consumption : identities, practices and potential to bring about social change. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Edinburgh. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1842/16242

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Komninou, Margarita. “Ethical consumption : identities, practices and potential to bring about social change.” 2015. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Edinburgh. Accessed February 18, 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/1842/16242.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Komninou, Margarita. “Ethical consumption : identities, practices and potential to bring about social change.” 2015. Web. 18 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Komninou M. Ethical consumption : identities, practices and potential to bring about social change. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Edinburgh; 2015. [cited 2020 Feb 18]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1842/16242.

Council of Science Editors:

Komninou M. Ethical consumption : identities, practices and potential to bring about social change. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Edinburgh; 2015. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1842/16242

Université Catholique de Louvain

10. Crespo Moreno, Loïs. How do Millennials fit in the Luxury Industry? Insight on their Characteristics, Motivations and Consumption Behavior.

Degree: 2016, Université Catholique de Louvain

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2078.1/thesis:7178

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Millennials, who are today approximately 2 billion around the world, are about to become one of the largest spending generation in history. This valuable segment… (more)

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Millennials, who are today approximately 2 billion around the world, are about to become one of the largest spending generation in history. This valuable segment that is considered to be the newcomer in the luxury market is with its considerable population size and potential purchasing power of crucial significance for the luxury industry. Today the most important is to be aware that millennials have different luxury needs from those of their parents or grandparents. They want luxury that fits their expectations and millennials will shape a complete new style of luxury, revealing new approaches and new purchasing practices. This thesis aims to highlight the relationship between millennials and luxury by firstly discussing and exploring the characteristics that qualify and represent millennials and how these characteristics affect their purchase and consumption behavior and secondly by analyzing how these characteristics and consumption patterns apply to the luxury industry. In order to address the problematic this thesis is organized into several parts and chapters. The first part of this thesis aspire to implement a thorough literature review relating previous studies regarding the definition and importance of the millennial generation, their main characteristics, a concise overview of the history of the luxury industry as well as a synopsis of its main characteristics and definitions and finally the actual relationship between millennials and the luxury industry is presented, emphasizing their point of view regarding the industry. Then, the second part of this thesis covers a practical analysis through an inductive reasoning with the fundamental idea to explore how the specific characteristics of millennials influence their consumer behavior and purchase motivations and how these apply to the luxury industry. Afterwards managerial implications are discussed as well as research limitations and leads for future researches.

Master [120] en sciences de gestion, Université catholique de Louvain, 2016

Advisors/Committee Members: UCL - Louvain School of Management, Bartier, Anne-Laure.

Subjects/Keywords: millennials; luxury; consumption behavior; characteristics; consumption motivations

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Crespo Moreno, L. (2016). How do Millennials fit in the Luxury Industry? Insight on their Characteristics, Motivations and Consumption Behavior. (Thesis). Université Catholique de Louvain. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/2078.1/thesis:7178

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Crespo Moreno, Loïs. “How do Millennials fit in the Luxury Industry? Insight on their Characteristics, Motivations and Consumption Behavior.” 2016. Thesis, Université Catholique de Louvain. Accessed February 18, 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/2078.1/thesis:7178.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Crespo Moreno, Loïs. “How do Millennials fit in the Luxury Industry? Insight on their Characteristics, Motivations and Consumption Behavior.” 2016. Web. 18 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Crespo Moreno L. How do Millennials fit in the Luxury Industry? Insight on their Characteristics, Motivations and Consumption Behavior. [Internet] [Thesis]. Université Catholique de Louvain; 2016. [cited 2020 Feb 18]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2078.1/thesis:7178.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Crespo Moreno L. How do Millennials fit in the Luxury Industry? Insight on their Characteristics, Motivations and Consumption Behavior. [Thesis]. Université Catholique de Louvain; 2016. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2078.1/thesis:7178

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Victoria University of Wellington

11. Alexander, Rata Lanei. Crimes of Consumption: Polemical uses of Gluttony and Cannibalism in English Print, 1580-1625.

Degree: 2010, Victoria University of Wellington

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10063/1453

► Attacks on excessive consumption are an enduring theme in Western biblical and Greco- Roman thought. This dissertation attempts to unravel the cultural and political context… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Consumption; Cannibalism; Gluttony

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APA (6^th Edition):

Alexander, R. L. (2010). Crimes of Consumption: Polemical uses of Gluttony and Cannibalism in English Print, 1580-1625. (Masters Thesis). Victoria University of Wellington. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10063/1453

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Alexander, Rata Lanei. “Crimes of Consumption: Polemical uses of Gluttony and Cannibalism in English Print, 1580-1625.” 2010. Masters Thesis, Victoria University of Wellington. Accessed February 18, 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/10063/1453.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Alexander, Rata Lanei. “Crimes of Consumption: Polemical uses of Gluttony and Cannibalism in English Print, 1580-1625.” 2010. Web. 18 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Alexander RL. Crimes of Consumption: Polemical uses of Gluttony and Cannibalism in English Print, 1580-1625. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Victoria University of Wellington; 2010. [cited 2020 Feb 18]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10063/1453.

Council of Science Editors:

Alexander RL. Crimes of Consumption: Polemical uses of Gluttony and Cannibalism in English Print, 1580-1625. [Masters Thesis]. Victoria University of Wellington; 2010. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10063/1453

Victoria University of Wellington

12. Beer, Benjamin. 'Mid-Life Greenness': Environmental Consciousness among European Consumers.

Degree: 2013, Victoria University of Wellington

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10063/2646

► Identifying characteristics of green consumers has proven to be a complex undertaking for many researchers and no clear consensus yet exists. This is particularly true… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Green; Consumption; Europe

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Beer, B. (2013). 'Mid-Life Greenness': Environmental Consciousness among European Consumers. (Masters Thesis). Victoria University of Wellington. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10063/2646

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Beer, Benjamin. “'Mid-Life Greenness': Environmental Consciousness among European Consumers.” 2013. Masters Thesis, Victoria University of Wellington. Accessed February 18, 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/10063/2646.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Beer, Benjamin. “'Mid-Life Greenness': Environmental Consciousness among European Consumers.” 2013. Web. 18 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Beer B. 'Mid-Life Greenness': Environmental Consciousness among European Consumers. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Victoria University of Wellington; 2013. [cited 2020 Feb 18]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10063/2646.

Council of Science Editors:

Beer B. 'Mid-Life Greenness': Environmental Consciousness among European Consumers. [Masters Thesis]. Victoria University of Wellington; 2013. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10063/2646

13. Rakhshan, Sharareh. The relationship between energy consumption and Iran's economic growth and development with special reference to oil, natural gas and electricity during 1984-2004.

Degree: Economics, 2011, University of Pune

URL: http://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in/handle/10603/3244

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Energy is one of the most significant presented factors in economic literature. Today, the consumption and efficiency of energy have affected all the economical and… (more)

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Energy is one of the most significant presented factors in economic literature. Today, the consumption and efficiency of energy have affected all the economical and industrial activities. Our world is the world of economical and industrial development and the process of this development has even been accelerated through the recent decades. Compared to the past, energy issue has become so extensive and serious that one of the major goals of economic policy in achieving an economic growth and development is to implement proper energy consumption. Nowadays economists have discovered the relationship between energy consumption and economic growth and development in each country. Considering the especial situation of Iran in the world and in the region as well, energy sector is more important in this country. The energy of Iran, as one of the most powerful import export energy of the world, is very potent in the world economy. While Iran is benefited from energy exportation, it can also affect the economy of importer countries. This thesis has dealt with energy consumption, growth rate of energy consumption, energy reserves and relationship between energy consumption and Iran‘s economic growth and development. In addition, important indices like per capita consumption, energy intensity and energy coefficient, have been introduced and a comparison between Iran‘s economy and other countries is made in this thesis. This study there presented calculation of oil products, natural gas and electricity consumption during 1984-2004 which is 98.41% of the total energy consumption in Iran. Oil products containing liquid gas, petrol, aircraft fuel, kerosene, gasoil and fuel oil stand for 61.8% of the total energy consumption. Furthermore, the analytical study of energy changes is presented. In addition, this thesis introduced Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and discussed the situation of India and Iran as member-observes in SCO for the further development of their energy sectors. The estimation results inferred that oil products consumption causes economic growth with feedback. Further investigation indicates that economic growth leads to the 14 natural gas consumption without feedback, while in the case of electricity sector and economic growth; there is no effective relationship between them in Iran.

Summary p. 104-112, Appendix p. 113-140, References p. 141-157, List of acronyms p. 158

Advisors/Committee Members: Bhong, G L.

Subjects/Keywords: Economics; Energy consumption

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Rakhshan, S. (2011). The relationship between energy consumption and Iran's economic growth and development with special reference to oil, natural gas and electricity during 1984-2004. (Thesis). University of Pune. Retrieved from http://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in/handle/10603/3244

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Rakhshan, Sharareh. “The relationship between energy consumption and Iran's economic growth and development with special reference to oil, natural gas and electricity during 1984-2004.” 2011. Thesis, University of Pune. Accessed February 18, 2020. http://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in/handle/10603/3244.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Rakhshan, Sharareh. “The relationship between energy consumption and Iran's economic growth and development with special reference to oil, natural gas and electricity during 1984-2004.” 2011. Web. 18 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Rakhshan S. The relationship between energy consumption and Iran's economic growth and development with special reference to oil, natural gas and electricity during 1984-2004. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Pune; 2011. [cited 2020 Feb 18]. Available from: http://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in/handle/10603/3244.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Rakhshan S. The relationship between energy consumption and Iran's economic growth and development with special reference to oil, natural gas and electricity during 1984-2004. [Thesis]. University of Pune; 2011. Available from: http://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in/handle/10603/3244

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14. Aldina Braganza E Gomes. Women’s alcohol consumption: a gender comparison of the antecedents and consequences; -.

Degree: Psychology, 2012, SNDT Womens University

URL: http://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in/handle/10603/9346

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Alcoholism was once considered a problem for men but recent research is indicting that about one third of all alcohol-abusing persons, are women. Wilsnack and… (more)

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Alcoholism was once considered a problem for men but recent research is indicting that about one third of all alcohol-abusing persons, are women. Wilsnack and Wilsnack (1978) point out that increased drinking among women might be a result of the social movement and changes in women s, roles, especially changes that involve exposure to formerly masculine environments and roles. Thus gender gap in drinking behaviour is decreasing because of the gradual changes in social norms. Nonetheless women are underrepresented as subjects for research studies in alcoholism and left out of the forum for discussion on alcohol consumption. Such gender differences in alcohol use have bolstered costly biases in how societies identify and try to control alcohol-related problems. Such attitude further prevents these women from getting the needed intervention and treatment (NIAAA, 1998). Thus the main aim of this study was to devote research attention to women s alcohol consumption while investigating differences between male and female respondents on alcohol expectancies, social cultural variables, stress and coping indicators as various antecedents to alcohol consumption and psycho social consequences that arise; with levels of alcohol consumption (hazardous, harmful use and alcohol dependency), as the dependent variable, within Goan society. newlineThe major emphasis of this research work was to gather data that is distinctive to alcohol consumption in women. For this purpose the respondents were administered a questionnaire that initially categorized them into various stages of high risk alcohol consumption i.e hazardous, harmful use and dependency. They were later measured on various indices i.e. the alcohol expectancy questionnaire scored cognitive motivators and beliefs which people have about alcohol consumption. The brief stress and coping inventory by Richard H. Rahe was used to find out different areas of stress and coping skills.

Bibliography and Appendix include

Advisors/Committee Members: Kaila, H L.

Subjects/Keywords: Psychology; alcohol consumption

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Gomes, A. B. E. (2012). Women’s alcohol consumption: a gender comparison of the antecedents and consequences; -. (Thesis). SNDT Womens University. Retrieved from http://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in/handle/10603/9346

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Gomes, Aldina Braganza E. “Women’s alcohol consumption: a gender comparison of the antecedents and consequences; -.” 2012. Thesis, SNDT Womens University. Accessed February 18, 2020. http://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in/handle/10603/9346.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Gomes, Aldina Braganza E. “Women’s alcohol consumption: a gender comparison of the antecedents and consequences; -.” 2012. Web. 18 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Gomes ABE. Women’s alcohol consumption: a gender comparison of the antecedents and consequences; -. [Internet] [Thesis]. SNDT Womens University; 2012. [cited 2020 Feb 18]. Available from: http://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in/handle/10603/9346.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Gomes ABE. Women’s alcohol consumption: a gender comparison of the antecedents and consequences; -. [Thesis]. SNDT Womens University; 2012. Available from: http://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in/handle/10603/9346

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University of Waikato

15. Shen, Xin. The Stock Market, the Housing Market and Consumption .

Degree: 2014, University of Waikato

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10289/8805

► There is a long history of examining the relationship between consumption and wealth. The recent subprime mortgage crisis in the US and the European sovereign… (more)

▼ There is a long history of examining the relationship between consumption and wealth. The recent subprime mortgage crisis in the US and the European sovereign debt crisis associated with the remarkable fluctuations in both stock and housing markets have brought new concerns over the response of consumer spending to asset price shocks. This thesis re-investigates the relationship between consumption, income, financial and housing wealth: specifically, the wealth effect on consumption based on both time-series data in an examination of the US and panel data in an examination of OECD countries. It is argued that nonlinear estimation might provide a better explanation of fluctuations in the relationship between consumption and wealth, given the nature of the studied variables and the complexity of economic systems. The econometric methods employed include the Markov regime-switching approach, the quantile autoregressive distributed-lag framework, panel unit root and cointegration tests, and a panel vector autoregressive procedure. In terms of the US market, only weak evidence of a linear cointegrating relationship is found between consumption, income and wealth. It suggests that the consumption-wealth relation is better characterised in regime-specific terms. Furthermore, the transition probabilities between regimes are time-varying and driven by monetary indicators such as interest rates. In addition, different speeds of adjustment across the range of quantiles are identified in the long-run relationship between consumption, income and wealth. Wealth effects are found to be larger in lower quantiles. The findings imply that asymmetric monetary policies should be responsible for the movement in asset prices in analysing future inflation and aggregate demand due to the sensitivity of financial and housing wealth effects in different economic states. In OECD studies, cointegration evidence is only observed in market-based countries, not in bank-based economies. Moreover, the wealth effects are found to be larger in market-based than in bank-based countries. In addition, since a positive wealth effect caused by an increase in capital value of housing might be partly offset by a negative price effect caused by an increase in the cost of housing services, the ‘net housing wealth effect’ actually is found to be slightly smaller than the stock market wealth effect in OECD countries. However, due to the significant boom in real estate markets since the 1990s, the housing wealth effect has clearly exceeded the share market wealth effect over the past decade. The results show that asset wealth has asymmetric effects on consumption, with stronger and more persistent effects from positive asset wealth shocks. Advisors/Committee Members: Holmes, Mark J (advisor), Lim, Steven (advisor).

Subjects/Keywords: Wealth effects; Consumption

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Shen, X. (2014). The Stock Market, the Housing Market and Consumption . (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Waikato. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10289/8805

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Shen, Xin. “The Stock Market, the Housing Market and Consumption .” 2014. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Waikato. Accessed February 18, 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/10289/8805.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Shen, Xin. “The Stock Market, the Housing Market and Consumption .” 2014. Web. 18 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Shen X. The Stock Market, the Housing Market and Consumption . [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Waikato; 2014. [cited 2020 Feb 18]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10289/8805.

Council of Science Editors:

Shen X. The Stock Market, the Housing Market and Consumption . [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Waikato; 2014. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10289/8805

University of Pretoria

16. Young, Daleela. Factors affecting the energy consumption of data centres in South Africa.

Degree: Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS), 2010, University of Pretoria

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2263/23303

► Companies in the US and the UK are frantically looking for ways to prevent future exorbitant data centre costs. South Africa does not have the… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: UCTD; Energy consumption

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Young, D. (2010). Factors affecting the energy consumption of data centres in South Africa. (Masters Thesis). University of Pretoria. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/2263/23303

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Young, Daleela. “Factors affecting the energy consumption of data centres in South Africa.” 2010. Masters Thesis, University of Pretoria. Accessed February 18, 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/2263/23303.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Young, Daleela. “Factors affecting the energy consumption of data centres in South Africa.” 2010. Web. 18 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Young D. Factors affecting the energy consumption of data centres in South Africa. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Pretoria; 2010. [cited 2020 Feb 18]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2263/23303.

Council of Science Editors:

Young D. Factors affecting the energy consumption of data centres in South Africa. [Masters Thesis]. University of Pretoria; 2010. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2263/23303

University of Nairobi

17. Mbatha, Kivindu Zacheus. The effect of ownership structure on the financial performance of sugar companies in Kenya .

Degree: 2012, University of Nairobi

URL: http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/12395

► The objective of this study was to analyze and evaluate whether the form of business ownership has any significant effect on the financial performance of… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Regression analysis; Consumption

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Mbatha, K. Z. (2012). The effect of ownership structure on the financial performance of sugar companies in Kenya . (Thesis). University of Nairobi. Retrieved from http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/12395

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Mbatha, Kivindu Zacheus. “The effect of ownership structure on the financial performance of sugar companies in Kenya .” 2012. Thesis, University of Nairobi. Accessed February 18, 2020. http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/12395.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Mbatha, Kivindu Zacheus. “The effect of ownership structure on the financial performance of sugar companies in Kenya .” 2012. Web. 18 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Mbatha KZ. The effect of ownership structure on the financial performance of sugar companies in Kenya . [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Nairobi; 2012. [cited 2020 Feb 18]. Available from: http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/12395.

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Council of Science Editors:

Mbatha KZ. The effect of ownership structure on the financial performance of sugar companies in Kenya . [Thesis]. University of Nairobi; 2012. Available from: http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/12395

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University of Pretoria

18. [No author]. Factors affecting the energy consumption of data centres in South Africa .

Degree: 2010, University of Pretoria

URL: http://upetd.up.ac.za/thesis/available/etd-03172010-134136/

► Companies in the US and the UK are frantically looking for ways to prevent future exorbitant data centre costs. South Africa does not have the… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: UCTD; Energy consumption

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author], [. (2010). Factors affecting the energy consumption of data centres in South Africa . (Masters Thesis). University of Pretoria. Retrieved from http://upetd.up.ac.za/thesis/available/etd-03172010-134136/

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

author], [No. “Factors affecting the energy consumption of data centres in South Africa .” 2010. Masters Thesis, University of Pretoria. Accessed February 18, 2020. http://upetd.up.ac.za/thesis/available/etd-03172010-134136/.

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author], [No. “Factors affecting the energy consumption of data centres in South Africa .” 2010. Web. 18 Feb 2020.

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author] [. Factors affecting the energy consumption of data centres in South Africa . [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Pretoria; 2010. [cited 2020 Feb 18]. Available from: http://upetd.up.ac.za/thesis/available/etd-03172010-134136/.

Council of Science Editors:

author] [. Factors affecting the energy consumption of data centres in South Africa . [Masters Thesis]. University of Pretoria; 2010. Available from: http://upetd.up.ac.za/thesis/available/etd-03172010-134136/

Université Catholique de Louvain

19. Rase, Victoria. Sustainable food products: Will consumers translate attitude into purchasing intention? An analysis of personal drivers and barriers in the Belgian consumer market.

Degree: 2018, Université Catholique de Louvain

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2078.1/thesis:13361

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ABSTRACT Our current Western food system is unsustainable. While all market players are aware of this issue, there is a general tendency to avoid facing… (more)

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ABSTRACT Our current Western food system is unsustainable. While all market players are aware of this issue, there is a general tendency to avoid facing the challenge. Consumption and production patterns are intrinsically related and, in our globalized marketplace, change would require a systemic approach based on the synergies of multiple parties. While changing our unsustainable food system is an arduous and long-term project, it is worth the effort. In our market-driven society, the business world has a leading role. Companies tend to initiate change, when they feel there is need or economic opportunity. Well, here is the rub. Worldwide, a consumer phenomenon has spread that has retained insufficient attention: the consumer attitude-behaviour gap. A global sustainable awareness has reached consumers over the last decades. Consumers pretend to be ready to change, but they do however not translate this favourable attitude into concrete actions (resulting in an attitude-behaviour gap). But consumers are not the only ones to blame. Corporations overlook this call. They fail to meet appropriately the consumers’ demand for sustainable food while, for sure; it would benefit them as well. This study investigates possible paths to close the presumed gap between Belgian consumers’ favourable attitude towards sustainable behaviour and their behavioural intention to purchase sustainable food products. The literature review defines the boundaries of sustainable food consumption and deepens this observed attitude-behaviour gap phenomenon. After examination of the purchase intention’s main predictors, retrieved from empiric studies conducted in the field, we have undertaken a quantitative study among Belgian consumers. Using an online survey, 225 respondents were asked about their attitude and their motivations to purchase sustainable food. Also, we tried to know more about Belgian consumers’ perceptions of the possible barriers impeding their behavioural change, and their appraisal of their own knowledge and influencing norms. Finally, we measured whether Belgian consumers believe in their consumer effectiveness in driving the change towards a sustainable consumption. Our study provides valuable insights in terms of sustainable food behaviour. Belgian consumers are ready to take the leap. They yearn for more sustainable food consumption (mainly for reasons related to their health and the environment) and they try to consider sustainable labels while purchasing food products. On the downside, Belgian consumers blame a general lack of availability of sustainable food products, which leads us to conclude that given the current global sustainable trends there may well be enormous market opportunities to capitalize on for corporations in the food industry.

Master [120] en Ingénieur de gestion, Université catholique de Louvain, 2018

Advisors/Committee Members: UCL - Louvain School of Management, Swaen, Valérie.

Subjects/Keywords: Sustainable food consumption

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Rase, V. (2018). Sustainable food products: Will consumers translate attitude into purchasing intention? An analysis of personal drivers and barriers in the Belgian consumer market. (Thesis). Université Catholique de Louvain. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/2078.1/thesis:13361

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Rase, Victoria. “Sustainable food products: Will consumers translate attitude into purchasing intention? An analysis of personal drivers and barriers in the Belgian consumer market.” 2018. Thesis, Université Catholique de Louvain. Accessed February 18, 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/2078.1/thesis:13361.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Rase, Victoria. “Sustainable food products: Will consumers translate attitude into purchasing intention? An analysis of personal drivers and barriers in the Belgian consumer market.” 2018. Web. 18 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Rase V. Sustainable food products: Will consumers translate attitude into purchasing intention? An analysis of personal drivers and barriers in the Belgian consumer market. [Internet] [Thesis]. Université Catholique de Louvain; 2018. [cited 2020 Feb 18]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2078.1/thesis:13361.

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Rase V. Sustainable food products: Will consumers translate attitude into purchasing intention? An analysis of personal drivers and barriers in the Belgian consumer market. [Thesis]. Université Catholique de Louvain; 2018. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2078.1/thesis:13361

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Delft University of Technology

20. Bos, F. Evaluation of Intermediate Refueling Stops in Long-Haul Flight Operations:.

Degree: 2014, Delft University of Technology

URL: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:498466be-1547-4b89-b28c-c006848bfcdc

► The aviation sector has suffered a big blow from the series of recent economic depressions. Airlines are struggling to stay in business and are looking… (more)

▼ The aviation sector has suffered a big blow from the series of recent economic depressions. Airlines are struggling to stay in business and are looking for multiple ways to cut on expenses. This has led to the initiation of studies to find strategies which will reduce an airline’s overall fuel consumption. One of these methods is to initiate intermediate refueling stop operations on long-haul flights. This means that instead of flying with a fully fueled aircraft from e.g., Amsterdam to Tokyo, the route is split into two or more segments which are flown with the appropriate amount of fuel and possibly even different aircraft types more suitable for shorter range flight. By developing a novel computer model, this research aims at finding the answers to the following questions: • What are the fuel consumption- and emission savings that can be attained by implementing this model on specific routes and with specific aircraft types? • What are the route requirements to optimally benefit from operating flights with intermediate refueling stops? • Which costs are directly linked to introducing refueling stops, what are the consequences and what can be done to reduce these costs? • How does this concept influence the airport groundside operations and what is the impact on the airport infrastructure? The model consists of two independent programs which work in cohesion to find the optimal stopover airport for a specific route operated by a specific aircraft. The first program is the aircraft model, which is capable of calculating the fuel consumption on a specific mission. The calculations are based on the fundamentals of flight and the equations of motion. In total three aircraft types are incorporated and together cover short-, medium- and long range operations. The second program is the route model which is able to identify the costs for a specific segment and determines the optimal route by use of a modified version of the Dijkstra Algorithm and an airport database of ILS Cat. II/III equipped airports. This model computes a buffer zone in which to look for intermediate stop airports and selects the most advantageous option, based on local waiting times, landing- and navigation fees and fuel prices. The results show that on routes suitable for intermediate stop operations, the fuel reduction ranges from 5% - 10%. For the total cost reduction, these values are around 2% - 4% per flight. These figures strongly depend on the mission conditions and stopover position. Besides the fuel price and stopover time, the wind velocity and direction also have a vital role in the feasibility of the concept. Advisors/Committee Members: Hartjes, S., Visser, H.G..

Subjects/Keywords: Aviation; Fuel Consumption

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Bos, F. (2014). Evaluation of Intermediate Refueling Stops in Long-Haul Flight Operations:. (Masters Thesis). Delft University of Technology. Retrieved from http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:498466be-1547-4b89-b28c-c006848bfcdc

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Bos, F. “Evaluation of Intermediate Refueling Stops in Long-Haul Flight Operations:.” 2014. Masters Thesis, Delft University of Technology. Accessed February 18, 2020. http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:498466be-1547-4b89-b28c-c006848bfcdc.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Bos, F. “Evaluation of Intermediate Refueling Stops in Long-Haul Flight Operations:.” 2014. Web. 18 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Bos F. Evaluation of Intermediate Refueling Stops in Long-Haul Flight Operations:. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Delft University of Technology; 2014. [cited 2020 Feb 18]. Available from: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:498466be-1547-4b89-b28c-c006848bfcdc.

Council of Science Editors:

Bos F. Evaluation of Intermediate Refueling Stops in Long-Haul Flight Operations:. [Masters Thesis]. Delft University of Technology; 2014. Available from: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:498466be-1547-4b89-b28c-c006848bfcdc

California State Polytechnic University – Pomona

21. Towne, Amy H. Effects of Pistachio Consumption on Body Composition, Serum Lipids, and Fatty Acid Incorporation Into Erythrocyte Membranes.

Degree: MS, Agriculture, 2014, California State Polytechnic University – Pomona

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/123922

► Risk of cardiovascular disease is lower in those with healthy serum lipid levels and healthy body composition. A diet high in nuts has been shown… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: pistachio nut consumption

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Towne, A. H. (2014). Effects of Pistachio Consumption on Body Composition, Serum Lipids, and Fatty Acid Incorporation Into Erythrocyte Membranes. (Masters Thesis). California State Polytechnic University – Pomona. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/123922

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Towne, Amy H. “Effects of Pistachio Consumption on Body Composition, Serum Lipids, and Fatty Acid Incorporation Into Erythrocyte Membranes.” 2014. Masters Thesis, California State Polytechnic University – Pomona. Accessed February 18, 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/123922.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Towne, Amy H. “Effects of Pistachio Consumption on Body Composition, Serum Lipids, and Fatty Acid Incorporation Into Erythrocyte Membranes.” 2014. Web. 18 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Towne AH. Effects of Pistachio Consumption on Body Composition, Serum Lipids, and Fatty Acid Incorporation Into Erythrocyte Membranes. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. California State Polytechnic University – Pomona; 2014. [cited 2020 Feb 18]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/123922.

Council of Science Editors:

Towne AH. Effects of Pistachio Consumption on Body Composition, Serum Lipids, and Fatty Acid Incorporation Into Erythrocyte Membranes. [Masters Thesis]. California State Polytechnic University – Pomona; 2014. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/123922

University of Tennessee – Knoxville

22. Sparks, Amy Leigh. Protein-related Knowledge, Perceptions, Sources of Information, and Behaviors Among College-Age Males.

Degree: MS, Nutrition, 2014, University of Tennessee – Knoxville

URL: https://trace.tennessee.edu/utk_gradthes/2879

► The objective of this study was to describe thoughts, knowledge, and dietary practices with regard to protein, and how these factors related to current… (more)

▼ The objective of this study was to describe thoughts, knowledge, and dietary practices with regard to protein, and how these factors related to current recommendations among college-age males. A convenience sample of non-athlete college-age males (n=47), ages 18-24 years, completed 7 day dietary records (analyzed using NDSR), accelerometer assessments, anthropometric assessments (height, weight, waist circumference, and Bod Pod), and a brief semi-structured interview on protein knowledge and behaviors. Participants were grouped according to protein intake with 15% consuming less than 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight per day (g/kg/d), 70% consuming 0.8-1.99 g/kg/d, and 15% consuming ≥2 g/kg/d. Overall, 98% fell within the acceptable macronutrient distribution range of protein. Food sources of protein included chicken and a variety of other meats. Participants were involved in an average of 122.57 ± 116.31 minutes of physical activity per week. Primary sources of information about protein included the internet, specifically body building websites, and, word of mouth. Twenty-five percent of the sample thought they needed “at least one gram of protein per pound” of body weight. The other 75% of the population did not mention a specific amount of protein they thought they should be consuming. Based on data from this research study, non-athlete college-age males were largely misinformed on protein needs and received their information from unreliable sources including word of mouth and the internet. Contradictions were found between two primary recommendations for protein intake (acceptable macronutrient distribution range versus the Recommended Dietary Allowance). For some of the participants, whether they were found to be consuming appropriate amounts of protein differed by which recommendation system was used in analysis. These conflicting recommendations could result in confusion between professionals and individuals in interpreting protein needs and adequacy. Advisors/Committee Members: Sarah E. Colby, Katie Kavanagh, Melissa Hansen-Petrik.

Subjects/Keywords: Nutrition; Protein Consumption

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Sparks, A. L. (2014). Protein-related Knowledge, Perceptions, Sources of Information, and Behaviors Among College-Age Males. (Thesis). University of Tennessee – Knoxville. Retrieved from https://trace.tennessee.edu/utk_gradthes/2879

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Sparks, Amy Leigh. “Protein-related Knowledge, Perceptions, Sources of Information, and Behaviors Among College-Age Males.” 2014. Thesis, University of Tennessee – Knoxville. Accessed February 18, 2020. https://trace.tennessee.edu/utk_gradthes/2879.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Sparks, Amy Leigh. “Protein-related Knowledge, Perceptions, Sources of Information, and Behaviors Among College-Age Males.” 2014. Web. 18 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Sparks AL. Protein-related Knowledge, Perceptions, Sources of Information, and Behaviors Among College-Age Males. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Tennessee – Knoxville; 2014. [cited 2020 Feb 18]. Available from: https://trace.tennessee.edu/utk_gradthes/2879.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Sparks AL. Protein-related Knowledge, Perceptions, Sources of Information, and Behaviors Among College-Age Males. [Thesis]. University of Tennessee – Knoxville; 2014. Available from: https://trace.tennessee.edu/utk_gradthes/2879

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

University of North Texas

23. Mendoza, Blanca L. A Schoolwide Tiered Intervention for Increasing Fruit and Vegetable Consumption.

Degree: 2012, University of North Texas

URL: https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc177230/

► Childhood obesity rates in the U.S. are increasing. Increasing intake of fruits and vegetables is one method to combat obesity. The purpose of this study… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Consumption; exposure; rewards

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Mendoza, B. L. (2012). A Schoolwide Tiered Intervention for Increasing Fruit and Vegetable Consumption. (Thesis). University of North Texas. Retrieved from https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc177230/

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Mendoza, Blanca L. “A Schoolwide Tiered Intervention for Increasing Fruit and Vegetable Consumption.” 2012. Thesis, University of North Texas. Accessed February 18, 2020. https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc177230/.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Mendoza, Blanca L. “A Schoolwide Tiered Intervention for Increasing Fruit and Vegetable Consumption.” 2012. Web. 18 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Mendoza BL. A Schoolwide Tiered Intervention for Increasing Fruit and Vegetable Consumption. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of North Texas; 2012. [cited 2020 Feb 18]. Available from: https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc177230/.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Mendoza BL. A Schoolwide Tiered Intervention for Increasing Fruit and Vegetable Consumption. [Thesis]. University of North Texas; 2012. Available from: https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc177230/

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Queens University

24. Nairn, Stephanie. Learning to Live With Food Allergies: Negotiating Risk and Appropriating Expertise in Consumption Practices .

Degree: Sociology, 2011, Queens University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1974/6728

► This thesis presents a sociological framework for understanding food allergy. Food allergy is increasingly appearing on policy and media platforms in contemporary Western societies. Debates… (more)

▼ This thesis presents a sociological framework for understanding food allergy. Food allergy is increasingly appearing on policy and media platforms in contemporary Western societies. Debates have emerged about the prevalence of food allergy and also about the “rights” of those experiencing food allergies in a number of public and private spheres. Food allergy is a specifically social phenomenon, emerging as a consequence of modernization processes. Additionally, the allergy “zone” is comprised of a number of actors and agents including the institutions of medicine, pharmaceutical companies, politicians, governments, lay actors and an array of medical technologies. Despite being an issue of major sociological significance, few empirical studies have explored the everyday experience of food allergy. Therefore, in order to understand the lived experience of food allergy, I construct a conceptual framework which draws upon theories of risk and social governance, the sociology of consumption and sociological studies of science and embodiment. These literatures shed important light upon how individuals negotiate and (de)construct the risks associated with their conditions. Drawing on data acquired from eight in-depth interviews with those who identify as food allergic, I argue food allergy need be understood as a form and practice of consumption. Thus, far from being passive subjects, this approach characterises individuals as being embodied and reflexive agents who actively deconstruct notions of risk and recurrently engage in practices of “edgework”. These actors negotiate the medical and scientific parameters of their conditions as well as the parameters and demands of consumer culture. Whilst these theoretical and conceptual frameworks are useful for understanding the experience of food allergy, I recommend further studies of food allergy acknowledge the diversity of actors/institutions involved in the discursive production and circulation of information about food allergy; specifically homeopathic and alternative practitioners and organizations. Additionally, I argue that future studies of allergy must acknowledge the fundamentally embodied experience of the condition and the consequences this has for its definition and experience. For the purposes of future studies of food allergy, I also suggest it would be worthwhile to further explore the ways in which individuals who experience food allergies and intolerances are enrolled and participate in biopolitical regimes.

Subjects/Keywords: Risk; Allergy; Consumption

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Nairn, S. (2011). Learning to Live With Food Allergies: Negotiating Risk and Appropriating Expertise in Consumption Practices . (Thesis). Queens University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1974/6728

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Nairn, Stephanie. “Learning to Live With Food Allergies: Negotiating Risk and Appropriating Expertise in Consumption Practices .” 2011. Thesis, Queens University. Accessed February 18, 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/1974/6728.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Nairn, Stephanie. “Learning to Live With Food Allergies: Negotiating Risk and Appropriating Expertise in Consumption Practices .” 2011. Web. 18 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Nairn S. Learning to Live With Food Allergies: Negotiating Risk and Appropriating Expertise in Consumption Practices . [Internet] [Thesis]. Queens University; 2011. [cited 2020 Feb 18]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1974/6728.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Nairn S. Learning to Live With Food Allergies: Negotiating Risk and Appropriating Expertise in Consumption Practices . [Thesis]. Queens University; 2011. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1974/6728

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

25. Jensen, Kajsa. Sustainable Consumption : Measuring sustainable consumption behaviour on the Swedish fashion market.

Degree: Engineering and Business, 2016, University of Borås

URL: http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:hb:diva-10197

► The purpose of this study is to define what data could be used to describe consumers’ actual behaviour when it comes to consumption of… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Sustainable; Consumption; Behaviour

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Jensen, K. (2016). Sustainable Consumption : Measuring sustainable consumption behaviour on the Swedish fashion market. (Thesis). University of Borås. Retrieved from http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:hb:diva-10197

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Jensen, Kajsa. “Sustainable Consumption : Measuring sustainable consumption behaviour on the Swedish fashion market.” 2016. Thesis, University of Borås. Accessed February 18, 2020. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:hb:diva-10197.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Jensen, Kajsa. “Sustainable Consumption : Measuring sustainable consumption behaviour on the Swedish fashion market.” 2016. Web. 18 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Jensen K. Sustainable Consumption : Measuring sustainable consumption behaviour on the Swedish fashion market. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Borås; 2016. [cited 2020 Feb 18]. Available from: http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:hb:diva-10197.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Jensen K. Sustainable Consumption : Measuring sustainable consumption behaviour on the Swedish fashion market. [Thesis]. University of Borås; 2016. Available from: http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:hb:diva-10197

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KTH

26. Cenac-Morthe, Romain. Heating energy consumption of a multi-storey municipal residential building : Measurement methodology analysis, modeling and optimization.

Degree: Civil and Architectural Engineering, 2011, KTH

URL: http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-44553

► Energy issues in the building sector become more and more important nowadays. Although the technology improves, the energy consumption remains the same because of… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Heating; energy consumption

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Cenac-Morthe, R. (2011). Heating energy consumption of a multi-storey municipal residential building : Measurement methodology analysis, modeling and optimization. (Thesis). KTH. Retrieved from http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-44553

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Cenac-Morthe, Romain. “Heating energy consumption of a multi-storey municipal residential building : Measurement methodology analysis, modeling and optimization.” 2011. Thesis, KTH. Accessed February 18, 2020. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-44553.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Cenac-Morthe, Romain. “Heating energy consumption of a multi-storey municipal residential building : Measurement methodology analysis, modeling and optimization.” 2011. Web. 18 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Cenac-Morthe R. Heating energy consumption of a multi-storey municipal residential building : Measurement methodology analysis, modeling and optimization. [Internet] [Thesis]. KTH; 2011. [cited 2020 Feb 18]. Available from: http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-44553.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Cenac-Morthe R. Heating energy consumption of a multi-storey municipal residential building : Measurement methodology analysis, modeling and optimization. [Thesis]. KTH; 2011. Available from: http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-44553

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University

27. Mangisa, Siphumlile. Statistical analysis of electricity demand profiles.

Degree: Faculty of Science, 2013, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/d1011548

► An electricity demand profile is a graph showing the amount of electricity used by customers over a unit of time. It shows the variation in… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Electric power consumption – Forecasting; Energy consumption; Electric power consumption

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Mangisa, S. (2013). Statistical analysis of electricity demand profiles. (Thesis). Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10948/d1011548

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Mangisa, Siphumlile. “Statistical analysis of electricity demand profiles.” 2013. Thesis, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University. Accessed February 18, 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/10948/d1011548.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Mangisa, Siphumlile. “Statistical analysis of electricity demand profiles.” 2013. Web. 18 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Mangisa S. Statistical analysis of electricity demand profiles. [Internet] [Thesis]. Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University; 2013. [cited 2020 Feb 18]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/d1011548.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Mangisa S. Statistical analysis of electricity demand profiles. [Thesis]. Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University; 2013. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/d1011548

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AUT University

28. Soo, Samuel. "In Ecostore We Trust": uncovering the symbolic meanings of sustainable products & their use in building consumers’ self-image .

Degree: 2011, AUT University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10292/1176

► The purpose of this study was to explore the symbolic meanings consumers took from a brand of sustainable products. This interaction between consumer and product… (more)

▼ The purpose of this study was to explore the symbolic meanings consumers took from a brand of sustainable products. This interaction between consumer and product is modelled by McCracken’s (1986) model of symbolic meaning transfer, which served as the study’s lens of interpretation. The symbolic meanings of products are important as consumers use these to build their self-image. This transfer of symbolic meaning is completed through the act of consumption. The study looked to provide an understanding of the role of consumption in order to inform attempts to initiate a shift in cultural values towards consumption. The undertaking of this research is significant as it contributes to a greater understanding of the sociological and symbolic function in conceptualisations of sustainable consumption. This would help to inform solutions that improve the sustainability of modern consumption. The study interviewed seven consumers of Ecostore products, a brand of sustainable household cleaning and body care products. The questions in the interview were informed by the model of symbolic meaning transfer and sought to allow participants to tell their consumption stories and rituals of the product. Questions explored the actions that participants took with Ecostore-branded products. The data collected was analysed by way of thematic analysis. The findings uncovered symbolic meanings of virtue, personal and collective values, health and trust in Ecostore products. Participants used these symbolic meanings to create their self-image through the ritual of consuming them. These rituals included the actions of buying, using, gifting and the disposal of the product. The self-image that participants built expressed that they were virtuous, responsible, contributing and risk-adverse members of society. Further, the personal and collective values of participants could be expressed through the consumption of the product. This ability to build self-image from Ecostore products was important to consumers and contributed to their decision to select them over others. This study has contributed to knowledge in the area of sustainable consumption by highlighting the symbolic significance of the consumption practice in the context of sustainable products. The symbolic meanings identified could be reflected in new product development, marketing management and advertising communications. This could help to increase levels of the consumption of sustainable products. Advisors/Committee Members: Kennedy, Ann-Marie (advisor).

Subjects/Keywords: Sustainable consumption; Sustainability; Symbolic consumption; Thematic analysis; Consumption; Symbolic meaning transfer

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Soo, S. (2011). "In Ecostore We Trust": uncovering the symbolic meanings of sustainable products & their use in building consumers’ self-image . (Thesis). AUT University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10292/1176

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Soo, Samuel. “"In Ecostore We Trust": uncovering the symbolic meanings of sustainable products & their use in building consumers’ self-image .” 2011. Thesis, AUT University. Accessed February 18, 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/10292/1176.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Soo, Samuel. “"In Ecostore We Trust": uncovering the symbolic meanings of sustainable products & their use in building consumers’ self-image .” 2011. Web. 18 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Soo S. "In Ecostore We Trust": uncovering the symbolic meanings of sustainable products & their use in building consumers’ self-image . [Internet] [Thesis]. AUT University; 2011. [cited 2020 Feb 18]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10292/1176.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Soo S. "In Ecostore We Trust": uncovering the symbolic meanings of sustainable products & their use in building consumers’ self-image . [Thesis]. AUT University; 2011. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10292/1176

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University of Manchester

29. Wang, Jingya. Empirical studies on stock return predictability.

Degree: PhD, 2016, University of Manchester

URL: https://www.research.manchester.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/empirical-studies-on-stock-return-predictability(682e59f0-6a33-4c0e-b0ca-a7f1128b1f7d).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.680035

► This thesis includes three essays on topics related to the predictability of market returns. I investigate i) the predictability of market returns from an adjusted… (more)

▼ This thesis includes three essays on topics related to the predictability of market returns. I investigate i) the predictability of market returns from an adjusted version of cay ratio (cayadj), ii) the explanatory power of a conditional version of the consumption-CAPM which uses predictor variables to scale the pricing kernel, and iii) whether information about future market returns can be extracted from a large set of commodity data. The first essay studies the predictive ability of cayadj . In Campbell and Mankiw (1989), the consumption-wealth ratio is represented as a linear function of expected market returns and consumption growth. Lettau and Ludvigson (2001) build their study on Campbell and Mankiw (1989) and estimate the ratio cay as a proxy for the consumption-wealth ratio, assuming that the fluctuation in expected consumption growth is constant. I argue that the variation in expected consumption growth should be taken into consideration and propose adjusting the cay ratio by the estimates of expected consumption growth. After making the adjustment, I find that the predictabilities of market returns, particularly at annual, bi-annual, and tri-annual horizons, are greatly improved. The significant predictive ability of cayadj still holds in out-of-sample forecasts. The second essay examines the performance of a conditional version of the consumption-CAPM, where conditioning variables are used to scale the pricing kernel. I find that incorporating the conditioning information into the standard consumption-CAPM greatly improves the performance in asset pricing tests, particularly when using cayadj as the conditioning variable. Moreover, the performance of conditional consumption-CAPM is as good as the ultimate consumption risk model (Parker and Julliard, 2005) which measures the consumption risk over several quarters. Further tests show that the factors of conditional consumption-CAPM drive out the consumption risk measured over several quarters. The third essay evaluates the ability of lagged commodity returns to forecast market returns. In order to exploit the predictive information from a relatively large amount of commodity returns, I apply the partial-least-squares (PLS) method pioneered by Kelly and Pruitt (2013). I find that the commodity returns measured over previous twelve months show strong predictive power in monthly and three-month forecasts, in-sample and out-of-sample. The findings are robust to controlling for risk factors such as momentum, Fama-French three factors and industry returns previously identified to be significant predictors of market returns (Hong, Torous and Valkanov, 2007).

Subjects/Keywords: 332.64; stock return predictability; consumption-CAPM; conditional consumption-CAPM; commodity risk; consumption forecast

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Wang, J. (2016). Empirical studies on stock return predictability. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Manchester. Retrieved from https://www.research.manchester.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/empirical-studies-on-stock-return-predictability(682e59f0-6a33-4c0e-b0ca-a7f1128b1f7d).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.680035

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Wang, Jingya. “Empirical studies on stock return predictability.” 2016. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Manchester. Accessed February 18, 2020. https://www.research.manchester.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/empirical-studies-on-stock-return-predictability(682e59f0-6a33-4c0e-b0ca-a7f1128b1f7d).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.680035.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Wang, Jingya. “Empirical studies on stock return predictability.” 2016. Web. 18 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Wang J. Empirical studies on stock return predictability. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Manchester; 2016. [cited 2020 Feb 18]. Available from: https://www.research.manchester.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/empirical-studies-on-stock-return-predictability(682e59f0-6a33-4c0e-b0ca-a7f1128b1f7d).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.680035.

Council of Science Editors:

Wang J. Empirical studies on stock return predictability. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Manchester; 2016. Available from: https://www.research.manchester.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/empirical-studies-on-stock-return-predictability(682e59f0-6a33-4c0e-b0ca-a7f1128b1f7d).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.680035

NSYSU

30. Lai, Yu. Factor Affecting College Studentsâ Preference for Fair Trade Coffee.

Degree: Master, Public Affairs Management, 2012, NSYSU

URL: http://etd.lib.nsysu.edu.tw/ETD-db/ETD-search/view_etd?URN=etd-0803112-111947

► The objective of this study is to explore possible factors affecting college studentsâ preference for fair trade coffee. The investigated factors included four of the… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: fair trade coffee; fair trade campus; consumption value; ethical consumption; green consumption

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Lai, Y. (2012). Factor Affecting College Studentsâ Preference for Fair Trade Coffee. (Thesis). NSYSU. Retrieved from http://etd.lib.nsysu.edu.tw/ETD-db/ETD-search/view_etd?URN=etd-0803112-111947

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Lai, Yu. “Factor Affecting College Studentsâ Preference for Fair Trade Coffee.” 2012. Thesis, NSYSU. Accessed February 18, 2020. http://etd.lib.nsysu.edu.tw/ETD-db/ETD-search/view_etd?URN=etd-0803112-111947.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Lai, Yu. “Factor Affecting College Studentsâ Preference for Fair Trade Coffee.” 2012. Web. 18 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Lai Y. Factor Affecting College Studentsâ Preference for Fair Trade Coffee. [Internet] [Thesis]. NSYSU; 2012. [cited 2020 Feb 18]. Available from: http://etd.lib.nsysu.edu.tw/ETD-db/ETD-search/view_etd?URN=etd-0803112-111947.

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Council of Science Editors:

Lai Y. Factor Affecting College Studentsâ Preference for Fair Trade Coffee. [Thesis]. NSYSU; 2012. Available from: http://etd.lib.nsysu.edu.tw/ETD-db/ETD-search/view_etd?URN=etd-0803112-111947

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