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No Free Lunch: Economics For A Fallen World (Third Edition, Revised), Jeffrey E. Haymond

Faculty Books

This open access introductory economics text is available for anyone interested in free market economics from an explicitly Christian worldview. This book is intended to be an engaging read, while not sacrificing technical accuracy or submission to biblical authority. Each chapter contains an introductory scriptural commentary and clearly defined objectives, as well as a “great economist” section at the end and concluding chapter questions. This text supports free market institutions because only free markets provide the outlet for the creativity of man made in God’s image while likewise providing the institutional constraints that minimize the harm that fallen man can …

No Free Lunch: Economics For A Fallen World (Third Edition, Revised), Jeffrey E. Haymond

Cedrus Press Publications

This open access introductory economics text is available for anyone interested in free market economics from an explicitly Christian worldview. This book is intended to be an engaging read, while not sacrificing technical accuracy or submission to biblical authority. Each chapter contains an introductory scriptural commentary and clearly defined objectives, as well as a “great economist” section at the end and concluding chapter questions. This text supports free market institutions because only free markets provide the outlet for the creativity of man made in God’s image while likewise providing the institutional constraints that minimize the harm that fallen man can …

Determinants Of Broadway Theatre Demand, Emily Falkenstein

Honors Projects and Presentations: Undergraduate

This research identifies many reasons why a theatregoer may choose to attend one Broadway show over another and focuses on the role of familiarity on demand. In response to recent trends, specifically movies produced as stage musicals, this research estimates how classification as an adaptation affects grosses and capacity. Using data from The Broadway Theatre League and the Internet Broadway Database, the author completes an econometric analysis of the drivers of demand for different shows within the 2018-2019 Broadway season. When controlling for previously studied drivers of demand such as revivals and actor popularity, this analysis identifies significant and positive …

Hoop Dreams: An Empirical Analysis Of The Gender Wage Gap In Professional Basketball, Hailey Dicicco

Business and Economics Summer Fellows

The gender wage gap is a very prominent point of discussion in the professional world, but in the sports world, it has taken the spotlight in recent years. One sport that has seen discussion and debate over salary differences is the National Basketball Association and Women’s National Basketball Association. In 2018, the average salary in the NBA was 6.4 million dollars, while the average salary in the WNBA was 71,635 dollars. A reason why these salaries are so differently is due to the amount of revenue that each league brings in. The NBA brings in roughly 7.4 billion dollars a …

Hoop Dreams: An Empirical Analysis Of The Gender Wage Gap In Professional Basketball, Hailey Dicicco

Business and Economics Presentations

The gender wage gap is a very prominent point of discussion in the professional world, but in the sports world, it has taken the spotlight in recent years. One sport that has seen discussion and debate over salary differences is the National Basketball Association and Women’s National Basketball Association. In 2018, the average salary in the NBA was 6.4 million dollars, while the average salary in the WNBA was 71,635 dollars. A reason why these salaries are so differently is due to the amount of revenue that each league brings in. The NBA brings in roughly 7.4 billion dollars a …

Business School_Response To Request For Syllabi/Information About Pandemic-Related Courses And Activities Email, Claire Y.C. Liang, Niclas Erhardt

Maine Business School

Email thread of the response from the Maine School Business to the request for syllabi/information about pandemic-related courses and activities from the Provost Office. Content was submitted by Claire Y.C. Liang, Assistant Professor of Finance, Maine Business School, University of Maine to Niclas Erhardt, Associate Dean, Maine Business School, University of Maine.

Business School_Response To Request For Syllabi/Information About Pandemic-Related Courses And Activities Email, John N. Angelis, Niclas Erhardt

Maine Business School

Email thread of the response from the Maine School Business to the request for syllabi/information about pandemic-related courses and activities from the Provost Office. Content was submitted by John N. Angelis, Visiting Assistant Professor of Operations Management, University of Maine to Niclas Erhardt, Associate Dean, Maine Business School, University of Maine.

Business School_Response To Request For Syllabi/Information About Pandemic-Related Courses And Activities Email, Patti Miles, Niclas Erhardt

Maine Business School

Email thread of the response from the Maine School Business to the request for syllabi/information about pandemic-related courses and activities from the Provost Office. Content was submitted by Patti Miles, Associate Professor of Management, Maine Business School, University of Maine to Niclas Erhardt, Associate Dean, Maine Business School, University of Maine.

Professor Miles had incorporated the COVID-19 pandemic into assignments for her BUA 101 and BUA 601.

Business School_Response To Request For Syllabi/Information About Pandemic-Related Courses And Activities Email, Tracy B. Bigney, Niclas Erhardt

Maine Business School

Email thread of the response from the Maine School Business to the request for syllabi/information about pandemic-related courses and activities from the Provost Office. Content was submitted by Tracy B. Bigney, Cooperating Instructor, University of Maine to Niclas Erhardt, Associate Dean, Maine Business School, University of Maine.

Covid-19_Umaine News_Forecast Economic Fallout In Maine From Covid-19, University Of Maine Division Of Marketing And Communications

Division of Marketing & Communications

Screenshot of Maine News release regarding University of Maine faculty and students helping Maine state official estimate the economic fallout from COVID-19.

Business School_Pandemic Related Material In Bua 330 Human Resource Management Email, Tracy B. Bigney

Maine Business School

Email from Tracy B. Bigney to the University of Maine Provost Office detailing how she had incorporated pandemic-related material into her class BUA 330 Human Resource Management.

Business School_Bua 325 Changes Due To Coronavirus In Work, John N. Angelis

Maine Business School

Material for University of Maine Course BUA 325, from John N. Angelis, Visiting Assistant Professor of Operations Management, University of Maine, regarding changes due to Coronavirus in work from Dumb Wealth.

Covid-19_Umaine News_Economic During Covid-19, University Of Maine Division Of Marketing And Communications

Division of Marketing & Communications

Screenshot of Maine News release regarding The Times Record speaking with James Mccannon, University of Maine Cooperative Extension business and economics specialist and professor in the School of Economics, for the article "Unfortunate timing, virus waylay new Bath restaurant's plans."

Business School_Bua 325 Dealing With Coronavirus Layoffs Paper Assignment, John N. Angelis

Maine Business School

Description of assignment for University of Maine Course BUA 325 on Dealing With Coronavirus Layoffs, from John N. Angelis, Visiting Assistant Professor of Operations Management, University of Maine.

Business School_Bua 337 Brief Blackboard Comments, John N. Angelis

Maine Business School

Blackboard Announcement Update in April for University of Maine Course BUA 337, from John N. Angelis, Visiting Assistant Professor of Operations Management, University of Maine, regarding how class topics are affected by COVID-19.

Business School_Bua 330 Employment Law Paper, Tracy B. Bigney

Maine Business School

Employment Law Paper for University of Maine Course BUA 330 class on Mandatory Paid Sick Leave, from Tracy B. Bigney, Cooperating Instructor, Maine Business School.

Covid-19_Umaine News_Covid-19 Economics, University Of Maine University Of Maine Division Of Marketing And Communications

Division of Marketing & Communications

Screenshot of Maine News release regarding Pankaj Agrrawal, a professor of finance at the University of Maine speaking with WABI (Channel 5) about effects of the COVID-1 9 pandemic on economics.

Business School_Bua 330 Hr Role In Pandemic Planning Class Presentation, Tracy B. Bigney

Maine Business School

Class presentation slides for University of Maine Course BUA 330 class on "HR's Role in Pandemic Planning", from Tracy B. Bigney, Cooperating Instructor, Maine Business School.

Business School_Undiscovered Maine Webpage, University Of Maine Business School

Maine Business School

Screenshot of webpage for the Undiscovered Maine University of Maine Business School student research project with the goal of increasing tourism and economic development within Maine via the Internet and social media.

Global Technology Economic Analysis Paradigm, Iwasan D. Kejawa Ed.D

School of Computing: Faculty Publications

Abstract

Is true that it is not only the consumers that make the economy prospers? Business and government also play a role in the economy of a country and corporation. “The GLOBAL technology economy is driven perhaps by the example of a consumer-based society and capital driven citizenry," according to the article in the investor guide of 2013. The role of the government is very important in businesses, organizations and consumers alike depending on the decisions made by the government officials spending of the government. Research have indicated that dependencies of government, organizations, businesses and consumers are intertwine or intermediary. …