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Commercialization Of Nonprofit Organizations: A New Model, Brittana L.W. Hardwick Dec 2006

Commercialization Of Nonprofit Organizations: A New Model, Brittana L.W. Hardwick

Economics Theses

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Asset Welfare: A Different Approach In The War On Poverty, Renée De Voursney Dec 2006

Asset Welfare: A Different Approach In The War On Poverty, Renée De Voursney

Economics Theses

This thesis evaluates American asset poverty. By looking at the history of American poverty aid, it posits that asset poverty is not being addressed. Through a careful review of the literature this thesis answers a series of questions that demonstrate the import of the asset dimension of poverty. The current systems of asset based aid are evaluated, and policy recommendations are made for a more adequate national approach to this issue.


Looking Good Or Learning Good? An Education Production Function With Ancillary Services As An Input, Linh Hoang Oct 2006

Looking Good Or Learning Good? An Education Production Function With Ancillary Services As An Input, Linh Hoang

Economics Theses

Universities have been putting more emphasis on developing ancillary services in an effort to make them look better and become more attractive to both prospective students as well as financial donors. However, in making the decision as to what level of ancillary services they should administer, universities face the problem of whether they are compromising their academic quality.


Pro-Poor Growth In Mozambique: An Exploration Of Its Income And Non-Income Dimensions, Jason S. Calder Aug 2006

Pro-Poor Growth In Mozambique: An Exploration Of Its Income And Non-Income Dimensions, Jason S. Calder

Economics Theses

The purpose of this study is to assess the incidence of economic growth and social attainment in Mozambique during the 1990s. There is a growing international debate about the impact of growth on poverty and inequality. International development goals endorsed by the United Nations, the World Bank, and governments from around the world emphasize achieving quantitative targets across various dimensions of welfare including, but not limited to, income. Therefore, efforts at evaluating growth must go beyond aggregates and focus on the experience of the poor during the growth process. The methodology used here is based on growth incidence curves first …