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    • Analysis of affordability of meat, chicken, fish or vegetarian equivalent every second day in households in Latvia 

      Sloka, Biruta; Jekabsone, Inga (2019-05)
      In recent years, there are growing research and policy discussions on assessment and analysis of poverty and measurement of material conditions. Researchers and policy makers develop different set of indicators that ...
    • ASSESSMENT OF LATVIAN PENSION SYSTEM IN THE CONTEXT OF EUROPEAN PILLAR OF SOCIAL RIGHTS 

      Bule, Larisa; Rupeika-Apoga, Ramona; Romanova, Inna; Leitane, Liga (University of Latvia, 2021)
      Latvian pension system is considered to be one of the most sustainable, but it should be mentioned that financial sustainability may be achieved in different ways and sometimes the aspects of sustainability are estimated ...
    • CHALLENGES ON ACCESSING FINANCE FOR MICRO-ENTERPRISES IN LATVIA 

      Beizitere, Ilona; Sloka, Biruta; Brence, Ieva; Jermolajeva, Elita (LLU, 2021-05)
      Financial support of companies for their development is considered and realised by many countries worldwide, also in Latvia. Latvia has been receiving critical remarks from entrepreneurs in regard to high level of refuse ...
    • CHOICE ARCHITECTURE AS A BASIS FOR PENSION SAVINGS DECISIONS 

      Dundure, Evija (University of Latvia, 2022)
      The study analyses the findings of behavioural studies in enhancing the amount of private pension savings. The aim of the study is to summarize the findings of the scientific literature in a unified system, which allows ...
    • COVID-19 Lessons and Post-pandemic Recovery: A Case of Latvia 

      Šteinbuka, Inna; Austers, Aldis; Barānovs, Oļegs; Malnačs, Normunds (Frontiers in Public Health, 2022-04)
      The decision of EU and the response of the national governments to COVID-19 crisis provide the basis for returning “back to normal”. A key challenge is the transition to economic recovery in the presence of the ongoing ...
    • Determination Aspects of Possible Purchasing Prices for Blue Mussel Products from the Baltic Sea 

      Ozoliņa, Zaiga; Sloka, Biruta (Journal of Economics and Management Research, 2019)
      Demand for marine products has been relatively high and is increasing in most of countries. With higher demand for higher-value and protein-rich products population is looking for other sources that could be protein-rich ...
    • Development of Household Income Towards Modern Welfare Economics in Latvia 

      Sloka, Biruta; Tora, Ginta; Buligina, Ilze; Dzelme, Juris (2020)
      Latvia in international comparisons is among the countries with rather low average income for households but rather high differences in income in households, especially in highest income households (richest quintile) ...
    • Digitalisation in Regions of Latvia – Problems and Challenges 

      Sloka, Biruta; Čipāne, Kate; Vasina, Sabine Anete; Volgasts, Emīls (University of Latvia, 2020)
      Digital skills are defined as a basic competence, the same level as reading or writing and it is important for country to provide successful digitalisation in regions as regional development is the basis for national ...
    • Economic Activity in Context of Regions, Education Level, Age Group and Gender: Case of Latvia 

      Sloka, Biruta; Čipāne, Kate (University of Latvia, 2019)
      In the National Development Plan of Latvia 2014–2020 it is written that society is aware that social, regional and opportunity inequalities can be reduced by a high overall employment rate in which everyone seeks for ...
    • Engaging Citizens in the Decision-Making Process 

      Lielpēters, Eduars (Klaipeda University, 2019)
      The rapid development of internet and technologies in the 21th century is providing an opportunity for the development of digital democracy – citizen engagement in the decision-making process in an easier, faster and more ...
    • Expenses for Dwelling – Comparisons by Regions and Territories in Latvia 

      Sloka, Biruta; Tora, Ginta; Buligina, Ilze; Dzelme, Juris (Journal of Service, Innovation and Sustainable Development, 2021)
      Social inclusion and the reduction of inequalities are becoming an increasingly pressing problem in a number of OECD countries with changes in population demographic patterns: population ageing and income inequality. The ...
    • FACTORS PROMOTING SOCIAL MEDIA USE IN LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN LATVIA 

      Lase, Kate; Sloka, Biruta (University of Zagreb, 2022)
      Use of the social media in local governments has expanded around the world on the basis of development of internet and technology. Although each social network offers substantial benefits and opportunities, not all local ...
    • Factors that motivate Latvian consumers to purchase products and services from social enterprises in Latvia: the case of socially responsible consumption 

      Casno, Kristīne; Šķiltere, Daina; Sloka, Biruta (2019-10-31)
      The purpose of the study is to -determine the relative importance of various factors that motivate Latvian consumers to purchase products and services from social enterprises in order to provide practical suggestions and ...
    • The Impact of Population Ageing and Social Stratification: The Case of Latvia 

      Rupeika-Apoga, Ramona; Romānova, Inna; Bule, Larisa; Thalassinos, Y.E. (2019)
      Population ageing and social stratification is widely assumed to have detrimental effects on the economy yet there is little empirical evidence about the magnitude of its effects. The aim of this article is to investigate ...
    • Income Differences in Regions of Latvia – Problems and Challenges 

      Sloka, Biruta; Jekabsone, Inga; Čipāne, Kate; Vasina, Sabine Anete (2019)
      Income differences in regions of Latvia is becoming a greater problem for families as there are made decisions for emigration, for municipalities as there are significant reductions in tax (income and property) payers and ...
    • Latvijas spēks ilgi pastāvēt 

      Unknown author (LZA, LLU, 2022)
      Zinātniskā monogrāfija latviešu un angļu valodā «Latvijas spēks ilgi pastāvēt» / «The strength of Latvia for the long-term development» ir balstīta uz sociālajām zinātnēm veltītās valsts pētījumu programmas (VPP) «Latvijas ...
    • Material Deprivation: a Case of Latvia 

      Sloka, Biruta; Čīpane, Kate (Klaipeda University, 2019)
      Material deprivation has recently gained prominence as a topic of debate as its proliferation is raising throughout Europe in particular in the countries hit hardest by financial and economic turbulences what leads to the ...
    • OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES OF SOCIAL MEDIA USE IN MUNICIPALITIES IN LATVIA 

      Lase, Kate; Sloka, Biruta (University of Latvia, 2022)
      The use of different kind of social media by local governments has gained relevance in recent years, however, along with many opportunities and successes, the use of social media by local governments has many challenges, ...
    • Overall Life Satisfaction In Latvia 

      Čipāne, Kate; Sloka, Biruta (2019)
      The concept of life satisfaction has always been important part of providing well-being of population. Life satisfaction of inhabitants of the country is becoming a greater challenge for country to solve as it affects both ...
    • Promoting Emotional Intelligence in Vocational Education as a Method to Achieve Employability of Graduates 

      Līce, Anita; Sloka, Biruta (Klaipeda University, 2019)
      Emotional intelligence can play an important role in an individual’s education and career success. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the opinion of employers on the importance of competencies related to emotional ...