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Effects Of Natural Resource Abundance On Institutions: Which, Where And When?, Luisa Blanco, Jeffrey Nugent, Graham Veenstra
Effects Of Natural Resource Abundance On Institutions: Which, Where And When?, Luisa Blanco, Jeffrey Nugent, Graham Veenstra
School of Public Policy Working Papers
Much research has gone into the effects of oil and other natural resources on growth in which political institutions are often seen as the link between the two. Since institutions are difficult to measure and change very slowly over time, the analysis has largely been confined to cross-country comparisons, most frequently investigating the effects on levels of democracy. This paper builds on recent analyses of the effects of oil endowments, prices and exports on democracy to examine the effects on several different types of institutional change, making use of panel data on over 100 countries between 1975 and 2005 wherever …
The Economic Benefits Of Mobile Broadband, James Prieger
The Economic Benefits Of Mobile Broadband, James Prieger
School of Public Policy Working Papers
Mobile broadband is becoming increasingly important to national economies and the personal lives of users. However, broadband availability and adoption are not diffusing as quickly in rural areas or among certain minority groups. This article updates the rural and minority digital divide. Empirical estimations of mobile broadband provision and fixed broadband usage in the US show that rural areas have fewer providers and minorities have lower usage rates. The potential for mobile broadband to benefit rural areas through economic development and urban areas through enhancing the digital inclusion of minority communities is also examined.
A Memo On Social Security, Michele Ogawa
A Memo On Social Security, Michele Ogawa
Pepperdine Policy Review
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Estimating The Impact Of Cell Phone Laws On Car Accident Fatalities, Odinakachi Anyanwu
Estimating The Impact Of Cell Phone Laws On Car Accident Fatalities, Odinakachi Anyanwu
Pepperdine Policy Review
No abstract provided.