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Sperner's Lemma, The Brouwer Fixed Point Theorem, The Kakutani Fixed Point Theorem, And Their Applications In Social Sciences, Ayesha Maliwal

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Can a cake be divided amongst people in such a manner that each individual is content with their share? In a game, is there a combination of strategies where no player is motivated to change their approach? Is there a price where the demand for goods is entirely met by the supply in the economy and there is no tendency for anything to change? In this paper, we will prove the existence of envy-free cake divisions, equilibrium game strategies and equilibrium prices in the economy, as well as discuss what brings them together under one heading.

This paper examines three …

Safety, Recreation, And Visitation: An Economic Analysis Of Decision-Making On Coastal Beaches, Abigail Kaminski

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Coastal beaches are important economic, social and cultural assets, hosting a variety of recreation activities ranging from wading in calm shallows to surfing in rough waters. Those who recreate on beaches often travel great distances to visit, suggesting that they place a high economic value on these resources. Despite the economic and cultural significance of beaches, little is known about the diversity of beachgoers and the ways they seek out safety information and make decisions on and between beaches. Safety risks are experienced differently across groups of beachgoers; those at higher risk of illness or injury include children, the elderly, …

An Analysis Of Farm Profitability, Exit Decision, And Price Supports In The Maine Dairy Industry, Dylan D. Bouchard

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This paper is separated into three distinct chapters investigating different aspects of the Maine dairy industry. First, the paper provides a broad overview of the United States dairy industry with an emphasis on New England dairy farms. Structural industry changes, dairy legislation, and milk prices are topics of focus. The second chapter considers farm profitability and economies of scale among Maine dairy farms and compares the findings with similar studies from other states and previous studies of Maine dairy farms. The third chapter seeks to estimate the benefits of Maine’s Dairy Relief Program in terms of industry sustainability.

The first …