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Major Themes in Economics

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Uni Schedule Of Classes, Spring 2009, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Schedule of Classes

A listing and schedule of the courses being taught as well as policies and procedures concerning attending classes at the University of Northern Iowa.

Response To Recognition At Chicago New Sanctuary Coalition, April 26, 2009, Mary Mccauley

Postville Project Documents

An address given by Mary McCauley on her receiving an award from the Chicago New Sanctuary Coalition on April 26, 2009. She acknowledged all those impacted by the Postville raid and accepted it in their honor.

Racial Salary Discrimination In The Nba: 2008-2009, Kyle Rehnstrom

Major Themes in Economics

This paper examines racial salary differences in the National Basketball Association for the 2008-2009 season. Previous studies that used data from the mid-1980s estimated salary premiums of between 16 and 20% for white players whose performance was comparable to black players. A study that used data from the late-1980s to early-1990s showed no significant salary differential between white and black players. Another study, using data from the 1990s, found no racial discrimination in the NBA, but did find a height premium of 7.4%. This paper will update previous studies by using more recent data to analyze salary discrimination in the …

What Determines The Level Of Funding For An Endangered Species?, Josh Mahoney

Major Themes in Economics

The U.S. federal government allocates resources for the protection of endangered species. Using an ordinary least squares regression, the study analyzes what variables affect the amount of funds an endangered vertebrate receives from the federal government. The results suggest that animal size affects spending decisions. Specifically, larger animals receive more money. Animals designated as high priorities by the federal government do not receive significantly more funds than animals given lower priority. Animals in conflict with economic development, however, are given preference in spending decisions. Overall, the results indicate a lack of consistency in current policy towards endangered species preservation.

The Economics Of Golf: An Investigation Of The Returns To Skill Of Pga Tour Golfers, Kelsey L. Rinehart

Major Themes in Economics

Golfers on the Professional Golfers Association (PGA) Tour make up an elite labor market. The earnings of a PGA Tour golfer are determined by his performances in tournaments. Using PGA Tour data from 2002 and 2008, this paper explores returns to skill of PGA golfers and changes in returns to skill over the time period. Greens in regulation (GIR), putts per GIR, and sand saves are found to be statistically significant. The analysis in this paper does not provide any support to the idea that returns to skills for PGA golfers have changed over time.

The Validity Of Karl Marx’S Theory Of Historical Materialism, Kaleb Shimp

Major Themes in Economics

Marx’s theory of historical materialism uses the evolution of productive forces and class struggle to explain history. With the fall of communism in the 20th century, many components of historical materialism have come under fire. This paper is a defense of the validity of historical materialism and concludes that some of the arguments against Marx’s theory are unfounded, while others still hold weight. What remains is a broad view of history that still has value.

Effects Of A Credit Crunch On Employment By Sector In The U.S.: How Have Recessions Associated With Credit Crunches Differed From Other Recessions?, Michael Boevers

Major Themes in Economics

Economists debate how important credit availability is to sustaining real economic growth. Episodes of financial instability and tight credit create a “credit crunch.” This paper investigates the effects of a credit crunch on employment in broad sectors of the U.S. economy. Monthly employment data is used to compare changes in employment by sector during recessions associated with a credit crunch and recessions not associated with a credit crunch. The results suggest that there is not a significant difference in how employment is affected in these broad sectors. The evidence supports the idea of a financial business cycle.

Faculty Recital, April 1, 2009 [Program], University Of Northern Iowa. School Of Music.

Music Recital Programs

Program of a music recital given by faculty, students, or guest artists from the School of Music at the University of Northern Iowa.

Instruction Cost Report, Spring 2009, University Of Northern Iowa

Institutional Effectiveness & Planning Documents

Shows the costs associated with running the University of Northern Iowa broken down by college and department

Tallgrass Prairie Center Newsletter, Spring 2009, University Of Northern Iowa. Tallgrass Prairie Center.

Tallgrass Prairie Center Newsletter

Inside This Issue:

-- Prairie in Peril?
-- Care for a Carez
-- 2nd Spring Seminar Series Wrap-Up
-- Roadside Easy Target for GPS
-- America's Lost Landscape Documentary Goes International
-- Prescribed Fire Workshops for NRCS Field Staff
-- Prairie Smoke Salsa
-- Graduate Student Profiles
-- Native Plant Propagation Workshop

Second Annual Graduate Student Research Symposium [Program], 2009, University Of Northern Iowa

Annual Graduate Student Symposium Programs

Schedule and Table of Contents
--Welcome Letter from Dr. Sue Joseph
--Creative Performances
--Keynote Address
--Poster Presentations
--Acknowledgements & Notes

International Panther, Spring 2009, University Of Northern Iowa. Culture And Intensive English Program.

International Panther

Inside this issue:

-- Upcoming Activities in the CIEP
-- From the Director
-- Drama Class
-- Venus Hernandez; Former Student Profile
-- New Students
-- CIEP Graduates
-- Class ExchangeS
-- Iowa Senior Citizens and CIEP
-- Spring 2009 CIEP Culture Activities
-- A Little Bit of Japan at UNI
-- Contact the CIEP

Pride Week 2009 [Flier], University Of Northern Iowa. Gender & Sexuality Services, Uni Proud.

UNI Proud Documents

A flier promoting 2009 Pride Week.

In The Immigration Spotlight: Detention, Immigrants' Citizen Children, Patricia Zapor

Postville Project Documents

Catholic News Service article from Mar. 27, 2009: A pair of reports released in March lay out some of the data behind efforts seeking changes in immigration policies, long before Congress gets around to considering another comprehensive immigration bill.

Northern Iowa Symphony Orchestra, March 26, 2009 [Program], University Of Northern Iowa. School Of Music.

Music Recital Programs

Program of a music recital given by faculty, students, or guest artists from the School of Music at the University of Northern Iowa.

Dennis Whittaker, Double Bass, March 25, 2009 [Program], University Of Northern Iowa. School Of Music.

Music Recital Programs

Program of a music recital given by faculty, students, or guest artists from the School of Music at the University of Northern Iowa.

Jeongwon Ham, Piano, March 25, 2009 [Program], University Of Northern Iowa. School Of Music.

Music Recital Programs

Program of a music recital given by faculty, students, or guest artists from the School of Music at the University of Northern Iowa.

Northwind Quintet, March 24, 2009 [Program], University Of Northern Iowa. School Of Music.

Music Recital Programs

Program of a music recital given by faculty, students, or guest artists from the School of Music at the University of Northern Iowa.

University Of Northern Iowa Faculty Senate Meeting Agenda, March 23, 2009, University Of Northern Iowa. Faculty Senate.

Documents - Faculty Senate

Meeting agenda from the Faculty Senate of the University of Northern Iowa.

University Of Northern Iowa Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes, March 23, 2009, University Of Northern Iowa. Faculty Senate.

Documents - Faculty Senate

Meeting minutes from the Faculty Senate of the University of Northern Iowa.

Chosen: A Chamber Theatre Reading By Bryan J. Tank, March 23, 2009 [Program], University Of Northern Iowa. School Of Music.

Music Recital Programs

Program of a music recital given by faculty, students, or guest artists from the School of Music at the University of Northern Iowa.

Rappers Win It All In Air Band Contest, The Northern Iowan, March 16, 2009

Noteworthy People of UNI Documents

Kurt Warner graduated from the University of Northern Iowa in 1993 and was named the Gateway Conference's Offensive Player of the Year. He played for the Iowa Barnstormers of the Arena Football League and for the St. Louis Rams, the New York Giants, and the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). He is the only person to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame and the Arena Football Hall of Fame. In the 1999 season playing for the St. Louis Rams, he was named the NFL Most Valuable Player and the Super Bowl Most Valuable Player.

Northern Iowa Symphony Orchestra, Chicago Tour 2009, March 14-18, 2009 [Program], University Of Northern Iowa. School Of Music.

Music Recital Programs

Program of a music recital given by faculty, students, or guest artists from the School of Music at the University of Northern Iowa.

University Of Northern Iowa Graduate Council Minutes, March 12, 2009, University Of Northern Iowa. Graduate Council.

Documents - Graduate Council

Meeting minutes from the Graduate Council of the University of Northern Iowa.

Jazz Duo Recital, March 12, 2009 [Program], University Of Northern Iowa. School Of Music.

Music Recital Programs

Program of a music recital given by faculty, students, or guest artists from the School of Music at the University of Northern Iowa.

Halgedahl/Botkin Duo, March 12, 2009 [Program], University Of Northern Iowa. School Of Music.

Music Recital Programs

Program of a music recital given by faculty, students, or guest artists from the School of Music at the University of Northern Iowa.

Northern Iowa Wind Symphony, March 11, 2009 [Program], University Of Northern Iowa. School Of Music.

Music Recital Programs

Program of a music recital given by faculty, students, or guest artists from the School of Music at the University of Northern Iowa.

Northern Iowa Symphonic Band, March 10, 2009 [Program], University Of Northern Iowa. School Of Music.

Music Recital Programs

Program of a music recital given by faculty, students, or guest artists from the School of Music at the University of Northern Iowa.

University Of Northern Iowa Faculty Senate Meeting Agenda, March 9, 2009, University Of Northern Iowa. Faculty Senate.

Documents - Faculty Senate

Meeting agenda from the Faculty Senate of the University of Northern Iowa.