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An Appraisal Of Techniques Employed In Occupational Wage Surveys For Communities, Henry Wilson Maglidt

Economics ETDs

For some years the writer has noticed that studies of wage rates available for general use pertain to wage conditions by industry on a national or regional basis. Literature on the subject bears upon methods employed in studies on a wide scale, or on studies of large cities or important concentrated industrial centers. There appears to be a dearth of literature on the subject of conducting wage surveys on a community basis in the smaller cities and less populated areas. Therefore, in the Fall of 1951, the writer, in connection with graduate work and the University of New Mexico, undertook …

A Study Of Unionism In The Broadcasting And Television Industries, Noel Martin Daniel

Economics ETDs

It is the purpose of the thesis on the basis of the evidence presented to demonstrate that technological development in the television industry resolves both the jurisdictional and unemployment problems. Rather than resorting to immediate objectives in their collective bargaining agreements with employers the unions should promote long-term programs consistent with technological change. In their historical patterns of collective bargaining the unions have not demonstrated this broad point of view. On the other hand management in the broadcasting-telecasting industry shares with labor this responsibility in meeting the problems of technological change. Too often management has been concerned with limiting the …

The Response To Neo-Veblenian Economic Theory, Thomas G. Brown Jr.

Economics ETDs

No abstract provided.

A Study Of The Influence Of The Atchison, Topeka, And Santa Fe Railroad Upon The Economy Of New Mexico 1878 To 1900, Jim F. Heath

Economics ETDs

The primary purpose of this paper is to attempt to determine by the use of available material just how important a role rail transportation played in New Mexico. Economic studies by persons like Knoop indicate that the railroad generally has a tremendous effect upon the economy of the region.

A Study Of Residential Mortgage Financing In Albuquerque, New Mexico, 1953, Stanley Jerold Brasher

Economics ETDs

No abstract provided.

A Regression Analysis Of Airline Cost., Jesse W. Proctor

Economics ETDs

This thesis is an attempt to determine what factors are responsible for airline cost. The question is important both in the formation of airline route structure and in the determination of fares. Some authorities maintain that the load of facto is almost the sole determination of airline costs. Others hold that the length of the flight is extremely important. The capacity of equipment, speed of plane, and extent to which equipment is utilized have also been considered important. Each of these factors affect airline route structure and some of them affect rate structure. This chapter will briefly review this controversy …

The Economic Significance Of The Natural Gas Industry In New Mexico, Vicente T. Ximenes

Economics ETDs

This is a study of the economic significance of the natural gas industry in New Mexico, one of the most rapidly growing industries in the state of New Mexico in terms of productivity. The problem is to determine the benefits derived by New Mexico as a result of an increase in productivity.

A Study Of The Frozen Food Locker Plants In New Mexico, Jacques Calhoun Lewis

Economics ETDs

The purpose and scope of this study are to review the growth of the frozen food locker industry in New Mexico, and to examine the facilities and techniques of the industry as they are in the state.

An Analysis Of Aspects Of The Workmen's Compensation Act Of New Mexico, Robert W. Thomas Jr.

Economics ETDs

This thesis is a survey ot certain aspects of the Workmen's Compensation Act of New Mexico. The problem of determining what actually has taken place under certain statutory provisions of the New Mexico Act is the major problem to which this thesis is addressed. In an effort to evaluate the New Mexico Act a contrast with ideal legislation will be made and a contrast with the Arizona Workmen's Compensation Act will be undertaken.

Recent Developments In The Economics Of The Potash Industry, With Particular Reference To Carlsbad, New Mexico, Louis Hayner Kurrelmeyer

Economics ETDs

The economic importance of the potash industry may best be considered in terms of its importance to three politico-economic areas: the United States, the State of New Mexico, and the city of Carlsbad, New Mexico.

Investment In Railroads And Highways With Special Reference To Institutional Inventions, Harlan A. Harrison

Economics ETDs

This study aim at a consideration of some of these problems, with an eye to clarifying and describing the issues involved and to suggest possible solutions or, at least, fields of exploration where solutions might be countered.

Importation Of Iron-Ore As A Means Of Supplying Foreign Countries With Dollar Exchange, William Karl Williams

Economics ETDs

The purpose of this study is to find the most logical and most suitable source of supply for the future iron-ore requirements of the United States. In this inquisition the available material that could be amassed has been carefully studied, and all of the suitable data has been assembled and analyzed into the various units of this presentation.

A Theory Of The Consumer Cooperative Unit In The Free-Exchange Economy, Ralph N. Calkins

Economics ETDs

The construction of the voluntary associations leading to cooperative socialism in a free-exchange economy offers a complex, but intriguing problem. This complexity arises from the joint difficulties of the politico-economic cooperative philosophy and the relations of the associative business unit to the generally uncontrolled economy. Because of the century-long accumulation of ideals and practical policy, there is today no simple way of outlining the precepts of Cooperatism, the philosophy of cooperation. For reasons that will appear soon, a chronological approach was required first, and an integrated approach was later adopted.

The Economic History Of Albuquerque, 1880-1893, Lucille Boyle

Economics ETDs

No abstract provided.

The Economic Aspects Of The Petroleum Industry In New Mexico, Kenneth William Olm

Economics ETDs

The primary objective of this study is to examine the petroleum industry in the state of New Mexico and the importance of the industry to the economy of the state. A secondary objective is to determine the probable future developments of the petroleum industry in New Mexico. Considerable capital investment has resulted from the growth of the industry within one state. Continued growth will result in additional investment, and in an increased demand for the labor which is necessary in the future expansion and operation of the several phases of the petroleum industry. Furthermore, a growing industry such as the …

Corporation Income Tax Policy, Dee D. Sturges

Economics ETDs

Randolph E. Paul's recent book, Taxation for Prosperity, more nearly coincides with the purpose of this study. The historical approach is used, and an attempt is made to formulate a more or less consistent policy for the immediate future. It covers the subject of federal taxation with emphasis on income taxes, but both the individual and corporation income tax are considered together with estate and trust taxes. In view of the proposal now before Congress to integrate the latter with the former taxes, this comprehensive treatment has merit.

However, this study is limited in scope and further differs from …

An Inquiry Into The Efficiency Of Trout Stocking With Emphasis On Economic Aspects, Orville Charles Fuqua

Economics ETDs

Fish culture is an activity which for almost a century has been graced with public favor. Since the discovery that fish could be spawned and raised artificially, people have delighted in its presumed possibilities, but seldom have they realized that fish culture has definite limitations. The average angler of the average citizen, although he keeps a scrutinizing eye on matters of taxes and public expenditures, is rarely known to disapprove of fish hatcheries and the stocking of streams and lakes with fish.

A Survey Of Forest Taxation In The United States, Cyrus L. Fairless

Economics ETDs

Forests occupy a well known and vital part of our national economy. Few people will dispute the fact that the proper care and maintenance of our forests is necessary to meet the increasing demands of the country for more lumber, lumber by-products, grazing land, soil protection, flood control, and recreational facilities. Furthermore, forests serve as a huge national reservoir for the nation's supply of rainfall, a factor that can hardly be underestimated, especially in the Rocky Mountain area. It is therefore easy to conclude that one of our major problems is to prevent the widespread deforestation of the United States …

Administration And Financing Of Highways In New Mexico, Elizabethann Peters

Economics ETDs

The purpose of this study is to trace the growth of highway legislation that laid the foundation for the present highway practices, and to analyze the policies and accomplishments of the present administration with regard to construction, maintenance, and financing of public highways.

The Future Of The Meat Packing Industry In New Mexico, Robert G. Conway

Economics ETDs

No abstract provided.

An Economic History Of The Mescalero Apache Indians, T.T. Mccord Jr.

Economics ETDs

It is the purpose of this study (1) to indicate the origin and development of the Mescalero Apache Indian economy; (2) to show the reasons for its development; (3) to present a probable trend in the future of the Mescalero Apache Indian economically, as based upon past and present tribal economics.

This study has been made in the belief that there is a definite need to a fuller knowledge of the too-little-known economic history of the Mescalero Apache Indians. The roots of their economic philosophy go back many centuries, and thus it is important to trace, analyze and evaluate the …

The Financial Security Fund Systematic Investment Plan, Robert Krick Evans

Economics ETDs

The purpose of this study is (1) to point out the complexities and make clear the importance of a comparatively new investing mechanism, the periodic-payment investment plan; (2) to survey in detail the structure, operation, and results of a selected plan of this type, the Financial Security Fund Systematic Investment Plan; (3) to compare, whenever it seems pertinent to do so, features of this selected plan with those of similar periodic payment programs; and (4) to arrive at some conclusions as to the soundness and desirability of such investment media.

Development Of The Partido System In The New Mexico Sheep Industry, Ralph Charles

Economics ETDs

One of the institutions extending widely among the Spanish-Americans in northern New Mexico in the past was a livestock leasing arrangement known locally as the partido system. While it has long been recognized as a legitimate business custom, in the past few years it has been severely criticized by certain public agencies which are active in behalf of the subsistence class of native people.

The Incidence Of The Sales Tax In Albuquerque, New Mexico, W. W. Stuart

Economics ETDs

The main purpose of this study is to indicate the incidence of the sales tax as paid by the retail establishments and professions of Albuquerque, New Mexico.

The data for this investigation has been taken entirely from inquiry blanks as answered by business and professional men of the city of Albuquerque, New Mexico.

A Survey Of The Sales Tax In The United States, Delight Keller Dixon

Economics ETDs

It is the purpose of this study (1) to indicate the development of the sales tax in the United States; (2) to show the reasons for its development; (3) to classify the different types of the sales tax; and (4) to present the methods of administration of the tax, as of January, 1937.