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Three Essays On Asset Allocation And Asset Pricing, Chen Cao Jan 2013

Three Essays On Asset Allocation And Asset Pricing, Chen Cao

Legacy Theses & Dissertations (2009 - 2024)

This dissertation investigates several classical yet unsettled issues in asset allocation and asset pricing.


Social Interaction And Youth Smoking, Min Chen Jan 2013

Social Interaction And Youth Smoking, Min Chen

Legacy Theses & Dissertations (2009 - 2024)

Young people are psychologically immature, and are easy to be influenced by others to engage in risky behaviors. Based on the data from the NLSY79, this dissertation examines how maternal smoking, sibling smoking, and living in urban and rural areas impact on youth smoking decisions.


Essays On Firm-Level Dynamics Of Innovation, Hyuk Chung Jan 2013

Essays On Firm-Level Dynamics Of Innovation, Hyuk Chung

Legacy Theses & Dissertations (2009 - 2024)

This dissertation examines firm level dynamics of innovation under financial constraints using a model with endogenous technological change by R&D and finance constraints. In addition, dynamic interactions of R&D investment and financial factors are analyzed empirically.


The Impact Of Ceo Duality On Firm Financial And Market Performance During The Period Of 2008 Through 2010 : A Period Of Financial Crisis, Samuel Eugene Ferrara Jan 2013

The Impact Of Ceo Duality On Firm Financial And Market Performance During The Period Of 2008 Through 2010 : A Period Of Financial Crisis, Samuel Eugene Ferrara

Legacy Theses & Dissertations (2009 - 2024)

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Three Essays In Health Economics And Labor Economics, Lei Li Jan 2013

Three Essays In Health Economics And Labor Economics, Lei Li

Legacy Theses & Dissertations (2009 - 2024)

There are three essays in this dissertation. The first two explore the effect of maternal employment on family well being. The third essay explores the effect of academic department quality on publication productivity.


Essays On Elderly Asset Management The Role Of Medical Expenses And Housing, Li Li Jan 2013

Essays On Elderly Asset Management The Role Of Medical Expenses And Housing, Li Li

Legacy Theses & Dissertations (2009 - 2024)

With baby-boomers approaching their retirement age, the financial security of elderly Americans has become increasingly crucial for both policy-makers and retirees themselves. Based on the data from the Health and Retirement Survey (HRS), this dissertation examines how healthcare costs and housing affect retirees' saving and investment decisions.