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Latinos In The Major Leagues From 1920 To 1939: A Human Capital Approach, Tom Cullen
Latinos In The Major Leagues From 1920 To 1939: A Human Capital Approach, Tom Cullen
Major Themes in Economics
Economists frequently study the determinants of baseball players’ wages. Researchers usually control for measures of productivity such as the player's batting average, home runs, and runs batted in, education, age, and experience. This study differs from standard studies in that it considers players’ country of origin in the 1920s and 1930s, years before Jackie Robinson’s debut. It uses information on player productivity from Baseball-Reference.com, player salary information from the Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum (graciously shared by its compiler), and information on college attendance provided by Who's Who in Baseball (held at the Joyce Sports Collection, Notre Dame University). …
Easterlin Or Cantril: Does A Country’S Income Determine Its People’S Happiness?, Jon Heinzman
Easterlin Or Cantril: Does A Country’S Income Determine Its People’S Happiness?, Jon Heinzman
Major Themes in Economics
. Is high-income one way to achieve happiness? The first two researchers to investigate the question empirically looked at individual countries over time. One researcher found a positive relationship between income and happiness; the other did not. Subsequent researchers have found support for both views. This paper summarizes and critiques the arguments, finding that the answer may lie in genetics and spending habits. Although some people may be genetically predisposed to happiness, ignoring social comparisons and hedonic adaption may help one lead a happier life.
Factors Affecting Economic Growth In Developing Countries, Parash Upreti
Factors Affecting Economic Growth In Developing Countries, Parash Upreti
Major Themes in Economics
This paper aims to identify the factors affecting economic growth in developing countries. It uses cross-country data for 76 countries from 2010, 2005, 2000, and 1995. A high volume of exports, plentiful natural resources, longer life expectancy, and higher investment rates have positive impacts on the growth of per capita gross domestic product in developing countries. Much research needs to be done to distinguish the causes of growth in developing countries, as the scope of existing research is limited due to a lack of reliable data.
By How Much Does A College Degree Affect Earnings?, Jennifer Lewis
By How Much Does A College Degree Affect Earnings?, Jennifer Lewis
Major Themes in Economics
The purpose of this research is to understand how a college degree will affect an individual’s earnings. I use data from the American Community Survey and a human capital model to investigate the question. Earnings increase around 60 percent when an individual earns any form of college degree. There are other factors that influence both income and an individual’s decision to continue education after high school, but this model suggests that furthering education should lead to higher earnings.
Introduction, Ken Mccormick