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Examining Eurozone Divergence, Charles Noble
Examining Eurozone Divergence, Charles Noble
Economics Theses
This paper provides a brief history of European integration followed by an examination of the Eurozone financial crisis and the economic divergence among particular economies (Germany compared with Greece, Portugal, Spain, and Ireland) it induced. Afterwards a list of structural and policy reforms meant to achieve economic convergence is provided. The paper concludes that in order for the Eurozone to achieve economic convergence, it would be best if Greece and Portugal exited the monetary union. The smaller, more homogeneous union could then more readily achieve economic convergence to function, both politically and economically, as a sustainable monetary union.
An Empirical Exploration Of The Effects Of Medical Marijuana Laws, Ben Ehrens
An Empirical Exploration Of The Effects Of Medical Marijuana Laws, Ben Ehrens
Economics Theses
This exploration into the multiple effects of medical marijuana laws on regional marketplaces uses a novel data set and contributes three unique and important findings. First, in states with medical marijuana legislation the price of marijuana is significantly lower than states without similar legislation, this is likely due to measures that allow for legalized avenues of production and distribution. Secondly, because of price breaks for bulk purchases, retail level distributers operate on a downward sloping supply curve that is less steep in medical marijuana states; this is likely due to decreased risk of distribution which may reduce preference for lower …
Examining Growth: Religious Motivation And Megachurch Behavior, Kevin Bohm
Examining Growth: Religious Motivation And Megachurch Behavior, Kevin Bohm
Economics Theses
No abstract provided.
The Impact Governance And Club Structure Has On A Team’S Spending Power: A Case Study On The German Bundesliga, J. Marcus Rudd
The Impact Governance And Club Structure Has On A Team’S Spending Power: A Case Study On The German Bundesliga, J. Marcus Rudd
Economics Theses
No abstract provided.
The Impact Of Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat For Humanity On Neighborhood Property Values, Hope Shaffer
The Impact Of Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat For Humanity On Neighborhood Property Values, Hope Shaffer
Economics Theses
This paper attempts to quantify the impact of Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity on Pierce County, WA by looking at changes in the sale prices of residential properties in the neighborhoods in which Habitat for Humanity builds. Changes in price that occur for property sales located within 1000 feet of the Habitat for Humanity properties were compared with the magnitude for price changes int he rest of the census tract. This method controls for unobservable aspects of the neighborhoods that would impact housing values. This study does not provide any statistically significant evidence that supports the claim that Tacoma/Pierce county …
The Efficient Land Trust: Considering Privately Accruing Nonmarket Values Of Conservation Easements, Ian Libby
The Efficient Land Trust: Considering Privately Accruing Nonmarket Values Of Conservation Easements, Ian Libby
Economics Theses
No abstract provided.