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The Externalities Of Sprawl Development, Rayvon Solomon
The Externalities Of Sprawl Development, Rayvon Solomon
Ursidae: The Undergraduate Research Journal at the University of Northern Colorado
With total population and urban development ever increasing in the United States, economists must consider the environmental impact of human infrastructure before it is too late. This research project examines the feasibility of urban sprawl within the United States from an ecological standpoint. Sprawl is “…defined as a pattern of urban and metropolitan growth that reflects low-density, automobile-dependent, exclusionary new development…” and is a significant economic factor that has social, political, and cultural repercussions (Squires, 2002). Land conservation, farming efficiency, and other sustainability efforts have been discussed in great detail by scholars across various disciplines, yet most major cities lack …
The Long-Run Effects Of The Olympics On Host Cities, Frank Stephens
The Long-Run Effects Of The Olympics On Host Cities, Frank Stephens
Ursidae: The Undergraduate Research Journal at the University of Northern Colorado
This research project explores the extent to which cities that host the Olympics end up not benefiting as much as anticipated. Being a host city for the Olympics can be very pricey, as it costs to bid for the Olympics. Along with bidding for the event, there are additional infrastructure costs for the influx of people attracted to the event. Cities can typically spend $50 million to $100 million in fees for consultants, event organizers, and travel related to hosting duties. After this, if they actually win the bid, cities will usually add roads, build or enhance airports, and construct …
The Name Of The Game: Does A Person’S Name Contribute To Socio-Economic Success?, Cameron Morford
The Name Of The Game: Does A Person’S Name Contribute To Socio-Economic Success?, Cameron Morford
Ursidae: The Undergraduate Research Journal at the University of Northern Colorado
When a person is born, the first gift they receive is their name. Names are powerful. They represent family, culture, and personality. Names are as diverse and complex as the people who bear them. But do names really matter? Do different names establish a foundation for social and economic success in a child’s future? Furthermore, do people who possess traditionally ethnic names experience more discrimination than those who don’t? Academic literature identifies large amounts of discrimination against individuals who possess distinctively African-American or Hispanic names. However, this study tests the assumptions and behavioral economic theories associated with society’s view of …
Unskilled Labor Shortage In Housing Development Industry, Beck Baird
Unskilled Labor Shortage In Housing Development Industry, Beck Baird
Ursidae: The Undergraduate Research Journal at the University of Northern Colorado
Shortage of unskilled labor in the housing construction industry is going to have an adverse effect on the housing market. The purpose of this study is to identify what is causing this shortage of unskilled labor as well as what problems are anticipated to arise in the near future. The first problem outlined in the research is the extremely low unemployment rates that the United States currently has. Low unemployment rates throughout the entire economy cause high unemployment rates in less desirable jobs such as the housing construction industry, since this an inferior industry to workers. The next problem discussed …