Paper prepared for presentation at the 7th Industrieforum Pellets Stuttgart (Germany), 10th October 2007

Paper prepared for presentation at the Energy Engineering, Economics and Policy (EEEP) Conference Orlando (USA), 13th July 2009

Résumé : l’attachement au lieu a fait l’objet de nombreuses recherches dans des disciplines variées comme la psychologie environnementale ou la sociologie, en décrivant les relations émotionnelles et identitaires entre les individu et leur environnement physique. Ces travaux n’ont...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to identify the factors that may influence a consumer to pay a premium for a product or service communicating ethical information. Design/methodology/approach – A survey was administered to 77 subjects and a conceptual model of five specific...

The furniture is a complex product and it must be approached in two ways: as a concept and as a function. This approach is based on consumer behavior. The concept of furniture must cover the notions of architect-furniture, sign-furniture, system-furniture. The basic functions of furniture in...

The success of the organisational actions is ensured by the permanent dialogue that is hold with the consumer in order to know and anticipate his needs and desires, in order to satisfy them better through the offered goods and services. Found in the face of a polyvalent consumer, the marketing...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to gain an understanding of consumer preferences and mind-set regarding the transition to using renewable energy. Design/methodology/approach – The approach taken is an experimental design of messaging (conjoint analysis). Findings – The study...