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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 …
Power In Networks: Considering Castells’ Network Society In Egypt’S January 25th Movement And America’S Occupy Wall Street Movement, Marina Balleria
Power In Networks: Considering Castells’ Network Society In Egypt’S January 25th Movement And America’S Occupy Wall Street Movement, Marina Balleria
International Political Economy Theses
This article interogates Manuel Castell's Network society using the Egyptian Revolution and Occupy Wall Street as case studies. It looks at key shared characteristics: the call for transformational change, using a network structure and creating a self-conscious identity all of which nearly reflect the social theorist Manuel Castells’ definition of a social movement in a network society. Using the Egyptian revolution’s January 25th movement (the Jan 25 movement) and Occupy Wall Street (OWS) as case studies, I argue that Castells’ theory of a network society successfully describes how social movements are empowered by the network structure to create social …
Un-Obtainium: The Quest For Rare Earth Elements, Brahm Heyman
Un-Obtainium: The Quest For Rare Earth Elements, Brahm Heyman
International Political Economy Theses
The 17 "rare earth elements" are essential for the development of new technologies. Over the last several decades, China has established a virtual monopoly on the rare earth industry, producing over 97% of the world's current demand. This was achieved by effectively undercutting other producers who stopped competing in this market. In 2010, in an effort to bolster its domestic market, China decided to reduce the amount of rare earth elements that it would export. This situation can be used to consider China's relations with the rest of the world from two perspectives. (1) The realist perspective views China's actions …
Globalization, Health And The Nutrition Transition: How Global Tncs Are Changing Local Food Consumption Patterns, Morgan Mccloskey
Globalization, Health And The Nutrition Transition: How Global Tncs Are Changing Local Food Consumption Patterns, Morgan Mccloskey
International Political Economy Theses
Food consumption patterns around the world are changing. In general, individuals around the globe are consuming more edible oils and sugars than they were twenty years ago. What has lead to this nutrition transition? Scholars have identified a range of mechanisms associated with the transition, but nearly all are related to the growing influence of transnational corporations on the global food system. These TNCs are the lead actors in most global food production systems, dictating what is produced, how it is processed, where it is sold and the desirability of food products to global consumers. Looking at these TNCs through …
Reinterpreting Nuclear Consequences: Realism, Constructivism, And The Iranian Crisis, Harrison Diamond
Reinterpreting Nuclear Consequences: Realism, Constructivism, And The Iranian Crisis, Harrison Diamond
International Political Economy Theses
The mainstream neoconservative perception of the persisting global conflict surrounding Iran’s nuclear program generally casts the nation as pursuing nuclear weaponry with the nefarious intentions of undermining western security interests and using these capabilities against Israel or European nations. Conversely, realist and constructivist scholars suggest that Iran’s alleged pursuit of nuclear weapons is anything but irrational. Instead, Iran’s foreign policy represents a logical reaction to regional insecurities and collective identity formed by Iran’s history of past glory and subsequent marginalization, the mutual distrust between the U.S. and Iran following the ousting of the Shah, and Iran’s domestic political dynamics all …
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.
Public And Private Firms In Natural Resource Industry: Comparing The Development Of The Lithium Industry In South America, Mike Knape
International Political Economy Theses
Literature on public and private firms has traditionally focused on the efficiency effects of differing firm ownership, although the literature has been largely dormant since the 1980s. State-led development models in Asia and Latin America warrant continued analysis of this fundamental issue in International Political Economy. This paper attempts to frame debate on natural resource governance by identifying the factors that affect the mix of public and private firms in extractive industry. Historical institutionalism is used as a framework for analyzing policy change, and political economy theory of governance institutions is compared to the traditional economic theory of the firm. …
China To The Rescue? The Implications Of China’S Engagement With Resource-Rich Countries, Sean Rice
China To The Rescue? The Implications Of China’S Engagement With Resource-Rich Countries, Sean Rice
International Political Economy Theses
China’s interest in developing countries has exploded in the past decade as it continues to search for resources to fuel high growth rates. This paper examines China’s activity in various resource-rich countries through the lens of the resource curse. What are the implications of China’s involvement in developing countries in terms of the resource curse, and what factors or circumstances determine whether a country will benefit from these strategic relations with China? By viewing the resource curse in terms of specific challenges associated with resource wealth rather than an overarching curse, I analyze how China’s involvement has altered the severity …