Search for dissertations about: "Saving behavior"
Showing result 21 - 25 of 55 swedish dissertations containing the words Saving behavior.
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21. Essays in Public Finance and Behavioral Economics
Abstract : Essay I: I study how individuals adjust their labor supply in response to a year with tax free income. Due to a transformation from a retroactive to a pay-as-you-earn tax system, income earned on the Icelandic labor market in 1987 was never taxed. READ MORE
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22. Guts over fear : internet therapy for abdominal pain in children
Abstract : Background: Pediatric functional abdominal pain disorders (FAPDs) are prevalent and associated with painful symptoms, low quality of life, and functional impairments. The origin is likely multifactorial and includes psychological factors (e.g., anxiety and coping mechanisms), biological factors (e. READ MORE
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23. Fuel-Efficient Heavy-Duty Vehicle Platooning
Abstract : The freight transport industry faces big challenges as the demand for transport and fuel prices are steadily increasing, whereas the environmental impact needs to be significantly reduced. Heavy-duty vehicle (HDV) platooning is a promising technology for a sustainable transportation system. READ MORE
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24. Getting close with discomfort : exposure therapy for fibromyalgia
Abstract : Background: Fibromyalgia (FM) is a common and debilitating disorder for which there are currently no treatments available that are satisfyingly effective. Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) might be a promising treatment option, but most CBT studies—evaluating various multi-component protocols—have rendered mixed results. READ MORE
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25. Essays on Dynamic Macroeconomics
Abstract : This thesis consists of four independent papers in macroeconomics.Labor Supply and Consumption under Uncertainty: Prudence Reconsidered examines how variations in labor supply can be used to self insure against individual specific risks. READ MORE