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The Poverty In Usa: An In-Depth Analysis Of The Last Two Decades, Sara Negri Apr 2021

The Poverty In Usa: An In-Depth Analysis Of The Last Two Decades, Sara Negri

Economics Theses & Dissertations

Poverty is a global problem that affects not only the undeveloped states but also the most developed ones. This research paper will analyze this problem in depth, trying to summarize several definitions, several causes that can lead to an increase in the poverty rate, and policies implemented by the government in order to reduce the total number of poor people. The author analyzed the poverty rate in each state of the United States from 1990 to 2019 using a panel data analysis. She found out that California is the state with the highest value of poor people in the U.S. …


Is Money Growth Still A Useful Indicator Of Inflation?, Levent Camlibel May 1997

Is Money Growth Still A Useful Indicator Of Inflation?, Levent Camlibel

Economics Theses & Dissertations

This thesis examines the linkages among the monetary aggregates, inflation, and the economy through vector auto regression techniques. Multivariate Granger causality tests, variance decompositions and impulse response functions are utilized to examine causal relationships among key economic variables. In 1987, the Federal open Market Committee (FOMC) decided not to establish a specific target range for M1 growth . Since then, the broader M2 measure of money has been the preeminent variable used in implementing monetary policy; however, the results indicate that M1 can be used in predicting inflation and M2 can be used in predicting real GDP. This suggests that …


A Historical, Theoretical, And Empirical Study Of Ppp Using Traditional And Alternative Methodologies, Kerry E. Clendenon Aug 1995

A Historical, Theoretical, And Empirical Study Of Ppp Using Traditional And Alternative Methodologies, Kerry E. Clendenon

Economics Theses & Dissertations

No abstract provided.


The Guaranteed Minimum Price And Price Stabilization In The Wheat Market, Therese L. Soullier Apr 1990

The Guaranteed Minimum Price And Price Stabilization In The Wheat Market, Therese L. Soullier

Economics Theses & Dissertations

The government of the United States offers a guaranteed minimum price per bushel to farmers in return for a reduction in acreage planted. Through this program, the government attempts to control the supply of wheat and stabilize the price of wheat. There is growing debate in the United States as to the effectiveness and prudence of the current program.

This thesis will examine the effectiveness of the guaranteed minimum price program, using the two-stage least squares procedure to examine a demand and supply model. The study will look at the relative stability of the price of wheat and how and …


Core Size, Pricing, And Cost Structure, William K. Edwards May 1979

Core Size, Pricing, And Cost Structure, William K. Edwards

Economics Theses & Dissertations

This thesis presents a proof of an inverse limit theorem of the core of an economy. The implication of the theorem is that a larger core can be obtained by the formation of coalitions. A large core contains multiple Pareto optimal allocations from which society may select in order to maximize its welfare. Furthermore, this paper places an emphasis on pricing schemes that guarantee a core allocation under increasing returns to scale. Two pricing models are introduced that guarantee a non-empty core under increasing returns to scale.


Conservation According To The Pure Theory Of Exhaustible Resources, George Lymbouris May 1978

Conservation According To The Pure Theory Of Exhaustible Resources, George Lymbouris

Economics Theses & Dissertations

The objective of this thesis is to develop a theory for defining optimal conservation and applying definition to the prevailing rate of domestic petroleum production. Optimal conservation is defined as action designed to achieve or to maintain, from the point of view of society as a whole, the maximum present value of natural resources (or of a natural resource). The proper "action" is defined according to the pure theory of exhaustible resources. The literature survey is a chronological series of articles concerning this theory.

Through building a model which shows that optimal conservation occurs when the marginal internal rate of …


The Concept And Theory Of Value-Added Taxation, Stacy R. Barnes Dec 1973

The Concept And Theory Of Value-Added Taxation, Stacy R. Barnes

Economics Theses & Dissertations

No abstract provided.


The Economic Aspects Of Water Pollution By Naval Vessels In The Port Of Charleston, South Carolina, John Edward O'Connor Oct 1973

The Economic Aspects Of Water Pollution By Naval Vessels In The Port Of Charleston, South Carolina, John Edward O'Connor

Economics Theses & Dissertations

No abstract provided.


Motivation And The Poor Worker, Charles Barry Pfitzner Apr 1972

Motivation And The Poor Worker, Charles Barry Pfitzner

Economics Theses & Dissertations

No abstract.


An Assessment Of The Validity Of The Unemployment Variable As A Determinant Of Changes In Money Wages In Wage-Estimation Models, James L. Jennings Mar 1972

An Assessment Of The Validity Of The Unemployment Variable As A Determinant Of Changes In Money Wages In Wage-Estimation Models, James L. Jennings

Economics Theses & Dissertations

No abstract.


Portsmouth, Virginia: The Growth And Burdens Of Property Taxes 1952-1967, Nicholas C. Kyriakides Oct 1971

Portsmouth, Virginia: The Growth And Burdens Of Property Taxes 1952-1967, Nicholas C. Kyriakides

Economics Theses & Dissertations

No abstract provided.


An Empirical Test Of Linder's Trade Hypothesis, James Norman Carnes Jul 1971

An Empirical Test Of Linder's Trade Hypothesis, James Norman Carnes

Economics Theses & Dissertations

Attempts have been made recently to empirically test several theories of the basis of international trade. These efforts have been concentrated mainly on the empirical testing of the Heckscher-Ohlin and the classical international trade theorems. The results so obtained are both complementary and conflicting. Although a greater degree of empirical relevance has been observed in the Ricardian model than in the Heckscher-Ohlin theorem, so far no sophisticated effort appears to have been made at the empirical testing of Linder's trade hypothesis.

Linder's thesis is that a country cannot achieve comparative cost advantage in that line of production for which there …


Income Velocity In The United States, 1961-1968, William F. Kennedy Aug 1970

Income Velocity In The United States, 1961-1968, William F. Kennedy

Economics Theses & Dissertations

No abstract provided.


An Economic Base Study Of The Southeastern Virginia Planning District, Toby Lee Jarman Jul 1970

An Economic Base Study Of The Southeastern Virginia Planning District, Toby Lee Jarman

Economics Theses & Dissertations

No abstract.


The Elasticity Of Investment Demand: An Empirical Survey, Donald E. Schatz Jul 1970

The Elasticity Of Investment Demand: An Empirical Survey, Donald E. Schatz

Economics Theses & Dissertations

No abstract provided.


The Neo-Classical Contributions To The Theory Of International Trade, Mohammed Arifeen Jun 1970

The Neo-Classical Contributions To The Theory Of International Trade, Mohammed Arifeen

Economics Theses & Dissertations

In a dynamic economy some of the most challenging policy problems tend to originate in the realm of international economic relations. In the post World War II period, these problems have been intensified and become more complex. Students of international economics often feel perplexed by numerous divergent and diametric views that well-trained and prudent men frequently offer for the solutions of what appear to be rather simple problems. Lack of understanding of the theoretical framework of international trade is largely responsible for students' puzzlement.

It is the purpose of this thesis to assemble a minimum framework of the theoretical issues …


An Empirical Examination Of Selected Aspects Of The Coffee Market, John Michael Morgan Aug 1969

An Empirical Examination Of Selected Aspects Of The Coffee Market, John Michael Morgan

Economics Theses & Dissertations

No abstract.


Oil And Planning In The Economic Development Of Iran, Jahangier Saleh Aug 1969

Oil And Planning In The Economic Development Of Iran, Jahangier Saleh

Economics Theses & Dissertations

No abstract.


An Analysis In Terms Of Trade, Nobuhiro Hayashi Jan 1969

An Analysis In Terms Of Trade, Nobuhiro Hayashi

Economics Theses & Dissertations

No abstract.


Selected Aspects Of The Demand For Money Function, Geraldine Bocchieri Jan 1969

Selected Aspects Of The Demand For Money Function, Geraldine Bocchieri

Economics Theses & Dissertations

No abstract provided.


Some Summary Theories Of Inflation Causation, Carl M. Colonna Jan 1969

Some Summary Theories Of Inflation Causation, Carl M. Colonna

Economics Theses & Dissertations

No abstract provided.


Towards The Concept Of The Long Run Average Cost Curve, David D. Whitehead Jan 1968

Towards The Concept Of The Long Run Average Cost Curve, David D. Whitehead

Economics Theses & Dissertations

No abstract provided.