Sökning: "social preferences"
Visar resultat 1 - 5 av 475 avhandlingar innehållade orden social preferences.
1. Preferences Under Pressure : Conflict, Threat Cues and Willingness to Compromise
Sammanfattning : Understanding how preferences are formed is a key question in the social sciences. The ability of agents to interact with each other is a prerequisite for well-functioning societies. LÄS MER
2. Commercialization of nature through tourism
Sammanfattning : This dissertation contributes to developing knowledge on the commercialization of natural resources through tourism. This is achieved by means of understanding the main avenues through which natural resources are commercialized, and analyzing the operational setting of tourism firms. LÄS MER
3. Driver Preferences of Steering Characteristics
Sammanfattning : The future of vehicle steering systems lies within by-wire technology. With by-wire technology mechanical or hydraulic systems are replaced by electronic systems. Removal of the steering column and possibly other linkage and gears yields vast potential of further improvement of performance, comfort and safety. LÄS MER
4. The geographical dimensions of partner choice
Sammanfattning : The dissertation of Karen Haandrikman shows that spatial homogamy, or the similarity of partners regarding their geographical origins, plays a key role in partner choice. The research shows that Dutch cohabiters find their partner at very short distances. LÄS MER
5. Analytic Input to Societal Emergency Management - On the Design of Methods
Sammanfattning : Information from performed risk and vulnerability analyses, evaluation of responses in relation to actual emergencies etcetera can be very useful in efforts directed at preventing, mitigating and/or preparing for future emergencies. This thesis focuses on the development of methods for such analysis and evaluation. LÄS MER
