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Accounting For Financial Instruments: Difficulties With Fair Value Measurement And Reporting, Lindsey T. Byrne Oct 2014

Accounting For Financial Instruments: Difficulties With Fair Value Measurement And Reporting, Lindsey T. Byrne

Honors Theses and Capstones

No abstract provided.


Us Real Estate Investment Performance: 1983-2012, John F. Kerrigan Jan 2014

Us Real Estate Investment Performance: 1983-2012, John F. Kerrigan

Honors Theses and Capstones

This study provides an overview of real estate investment performance over a 1983-2012 time period. The results show that although equity REITs outperformed all other assets on average annual return, on a risk-adjusted basis both private retail and apartment real estate outperformed all other assets. The study also found a recent trend in increased correlation between common stocks and REITs.


A Study Of The Effects Of Foreign Direct Investment On The Economy Of The State Of New Hampshire Since 1973, Eric J. Allain Jan 2014

A Study Of The Effects Of Foreign Direct Investment On The Economy Of The State Of New Hampshire Since 1973, Eric J. Allain

Honors Theses and Capstones

The purpose of the thesis is to determine the impact that foreign direct investment has had on New Hampshire. New Hampshire as a state was impacted far less severely than much of the rest of the country, which could be considered surprising given the relatively high cost of housing in the state. I believe that part of what made New Hampshire more recession resistant is having the right foreign companies providing employment. To do this, I will be looking at FDI as a percentage of GDP over the previous 40 years and looking for a correlation between a higher percentage …


Farm Business Management: A Localized Analysis Of Financial Tools Utilized In Agribusiness, Abby L. Lamothe Jan 2014

Farm Business Management: A Localized Analysis Of Financial Tools Utilized In Agribusiness, Abby L. Lamothe

Honors Theses and Capstones

No abstract provided.


It's Not The Serve, But The Return, Marnee J. Dupont Jan 2014

It's Not The Serve, But The Return, Marnee J. Dupont

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No abstract provided.


An Examination Of Chain Restaurants Exterior Colors And Logo Colors, Alyssa Mary Dupont Jan 2014

An Examination Of Chain Restaurants Exterior Colors And Logo Colors, Alyssa Mary Dupont

Honors Theses and Capstones

No abstract provided.


Smart Phone Purchasing Habits Among The University Of New Hampshire Students, Alexa Lomonaco Jan 2014

Smart Phone Purchasing Habits Among The University Of New Hampshire Students, Alexa Lomonaco

Honors Theses and Capstones

College students are more connected to technology now than ever, especially because a smart phone that has all of the capabilities of a computer is right in their pockets. This study delves into why students at the University of New Hampshire purchase their smart phones, how they use their smart phones, and how to better market toward profitable segments. The two segments found were the technology buffs, who are smart phone experts and are constantly on their devices, and the practical users who mainly use their smart phones for texting and calling. The results from the study showed that students …


Proposed Audit Reporting Changes: Considerations Of Stakeholders' Perspectives, Daniel J. Gravina Jan 2014

Proposed Audit Reporting Changes: Considerations Of Stakeholders' Perspectives, Daniel J. Gravina

Honors Theses and Capstones

No abstract provided.


Unequal Pay: The Role Of Gender, Kathleen M. Gillespie Jan 2014

Unequal Pay: The Role Of Gender, Kathleen M. Gillespie

Honors Theses and Capstones

No abstract provided.


The Examination Of Organizational Respect In Relation To Organizational Culture, Amanda N. Walker Jan 2014

The Examination Of Organizational Respect In Relation To Organizational Culture, Amanda N. Walker

Honors Theses and Capstones

This paper is an in-depth examination of the connection between organizational respect and the strong roots of organizational culture. Throughout this thesis, we will examine the importance of management recognizing and implementing respect, how respect affects behaviors and characteristics of employees, and ways in which employees tend to feel the most respected. Additionally, we will closely examine the importance of establishing feelings of support, caring, and collaboration within an organization in efforts to create an environment filled with respect. Another concept that will be examined is the idea of person-culture fit, and how the alignment of values between employees and …


Money Market Funds: Analyzing Reform, Paige M. Brooks Jan 2014

Money Market Funds: Analyzing Reform, Paige M. Brooks

Honors Theses and Capstones

This thesis analyzes money market funds since inception in 1983 through the financial crisis in 2008 to current day. Specifically, it discusses the newly implemented reform and if this reform will be an effective way to minimize money market fund systemic risk.