Search for dissertations about: "present-biased preferences"
Found 3 swedish dissertations containing the words present-biased preferences.
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1. Microeconomic Policy for Development: Essays on Trade and Environment, Poverty and Education
Abstract : Abstracts This thesis contains three papers analyzing different issues. Paper 1: “Do Countries with Lax Environmental Regulations Have a Comparative Advantage in Polluting Industries?” We study whether lax environmental regulations induce comparative advantages, causing the least-regulated countries to specialize in polluting industries. READ MORE
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2. The economics of altruism, paternalism and self-control
Abstract : Paper 1: Give More Tomorrow Many charities ask donors to commit to monthly contribution schemes. Monthly contributors give a fixed sum every month, which is automatically deducted from their bank account. These donors are the most profitable ones for a charity. On average, they give more than donors who contribute sporadically. READ MORE
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3. Essays on Culture and Trade
Abstract : This thesis consists of three self-contained essays. The first two essays address the consumption of culture and are closely related in terms of the theoretical framework used. The third essay is a separate analysis of international trade and competition. READ MORE