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The Employment Situation Of Veterans: January 2021, Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University Feb 2021

The Employment Situation Of Veterans: January 2021, Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University

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Veteran employment trends and statistics among various demographics during January 2021.


Depth-Weighted Forecast Combination: Application To Covid-19 Cases, Yoonseok Lee, Donggyu Sul Feb 2021

Depth-Weighted Forecast Combination: Application To Covid-19 Cases, Yoonseok Lee, Donggyu Sul

Center for Policy Research

We develop a novel forecast combination based on the order statistics of individual predictability when many forecasts are available. To this end, we define the notion of forecast depth, which measures the size of forecast errors during the training period and provides a ranking among different forecast models. The forecast combination is in the form of a depth-weighted trimmed mean, where the group of models with the worst forecasting performance during the training period is dropped. We derive the limiting distribution of the depth-weighted forecast combination, based on which we can readily construct forecast confidence intervals. Using this novel forecast …


Trimmed Mean Group Estimation, Yoonseok Lee, Donggyu Sul Feb 2021

Trimmed Mean Group Estimation, Yoonseok Lee, Donggyu Sul

Center for Policy Research

This paper develops robust panel estimation in the form of trimmed mean group estimation for potentially heterogenous panel regression models. It trims outlying individuals of which the sample variances of regressors are either extremely small or large. The limiting distribution of the trimmed estimator can be obtained in a similar way to the standard mean group estimator, provided the random coefficients are conditionally homoskedastic. We consider two trimming methods. The first one is based on the order statistic of the sample variance of each regressor. The second one is based on the Mahalanobis depth of the sample variances of regressors. …


The Effect Of Industrial Robots On Workplace Safety, Ling Li, Perry Singleton Feb 2021

The Effect Of Industrial Robots On Workplace Safety, Ling Li, Perry Singleton

Center for Policy Research

This study measures the effect of industrial robots on workplace safety at the commuting zone level, exploiting potentially exogenous variation in robot exposure due to technological progress. Workplace safety is measured by workers involved in severe or fatal accidents inspected by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. From 2000 to 2007, we find that one additional robot in exposure per 1,000 workers decreased the OSHA accident rate at the mean by 15.1 percent. We also find that robot exposure decreased OSHA violations and accidents more likely to be affected by robot penetration, specifically those involving machinery or electrical.


Veteran Certification: Demystify And Align, Misty Stutsman-Fox, John Perez, Kayla Eberhardt Feb 2021

Veteran Certification: Demystify And Align, Misty Stutsman-Fox, John Perez, Kayla Eberhardt

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According to IVMF’s National Survey of Military Affiliated Entrepreneurs, 55% of veterans reported business certification as a barrier because of its difficult process. Veteran Certification: Demystify & Align provides information on veteran certification and opportunities for improvement and coordination.


Black & African American Veteran Entrepreneurs: February 2021, Rosalinda V. Maury, Mirza Tihic, Najla Almissalati Feb 2021

Black & African American Veteran Entrepreneurs: February 2021, Rosalinda V. Maury, Mirza Tihic, Najla Almissalati

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This brief provides highlights from the 2020 National Survey of Military-Affiliated Entrepreneurs study focusing on Black and African American veteran entrepreneurs. These findings are based on the data collected from 333 Black and African American veteran entrepreneurs, which represents 21% of the respondents that answered the race/ethnicity question of the 2020 survey. This study monitors trends in the activity, needs, and economic, social, and policy barriers of military-affiliated entrepreneurs in the United States.


Wastewater Testing Shows That Pharmaceutical And Illicit Drug Use Are Higher In Places Where Covid-19 Is More Prevalent, Kerrie Marshall, Arik Palileo, Eric Schiff, Teng Zeng Jan 2021

Wastewater Testing Shows That Pharmaceutical And Illicit Drug Use Are Higher In Places Where Covid-19 Is More Prevalent, Kerrie Marshall, Arik Palileo, Eric Schiff, Teng Zeng

Population Health Research Brief Series

Wastewater testing shows that pharmaceutical and illicit drug use are higher in places were COVID-19 is more prevalent.


Expanding Public Insurance Eligibility Increases Substance Use Treatment Provider Acceptance Of Public Insurance And Increases Adolescent Access To Treatment, Sarah Hamersma, Catherine Maclean Jan 2021

Expanding Public Insurance Eligibility Increases Substance Use Treatment Provider Acceptance Of Public Insurance And Increases Adolescent Access To Treatment, Sarah Hamersma, Catherine Maclean

Population Health Research Brief Series

Expanding eligibility thresholds for Medicaid and CHIP leads to increased access to and use of substance use treatment among adolescents.


The Sugar Industry Gets Rich And We Get Sick, Mary Katherine A. Schutt, Shannon M. Monnat Jan 2021

The Sugar Industry Gets Rich And We Get Sick, Mary Katherine A. Schutt, Shannon M. Monnat

Population Health Research Brief Series

This issue brief takes a deep dive into strategies the sugar industry uses to gain profits while making us sick.


Allowing Cities To Raise The Minimum Wage Could Prevent Hundreds Of Infant Deaths Annually, Douglas A. Wolf, Shannon M. Monnat, Jennifer Karas Montez Jan 2021

Allowing Cities To Raise The Minimum Wage Could Prevent Hundreds Of Infant Deaths Annually, Douglas A. Wolf, Shannon M. Monnat, Jennifer Karas Montez

Population Health Research Brief Series

This research brief discusses findings that show each additional dollar of minimum wage reduces infant deaths by up to 1.8% annually in large U.S. cities. Over 1,400 infants could be saved annually if localities were allowed to raise the minimum wage to $15. State laws that prevent cities and counties from raising their minimum wage contribute to infant deaths.


Dynamic And Non-Neutral Productivity Effects Of Foreign Ownership: A Nonparametric Approach, Yoonseok Lee, Mary Lovely, Hoang Pham Jan 2021

Dynamic And Non-Neutral Productivity Effects Of Foreign Ownership: A Nonparametric Approach, Yoonseok Lee, Mary Lovely, Hoang Pham

Center for Policy Research

This paper studies two novel productivity characteristics of foreign acquisition on high-tech manufacturing firms: the dynamic and the non-Hicks-neutral effects. A dynamic productivity effect of foreign ownership arises when adoption of foreign technology and management practices takes time to fully realize. Furthermore, these dynamic adjustments may be capital or labor augmenting as adoption of advanced production technologies tends to have non-neutral productivity implications in developed countries. We propose and implement an econometric framework to estimate both effects using firm-level data from China's manufacturing sector. Our framework extends the nonparametric productivity framework developed by Gandhi, Navarro and Rivers (2020), in which …


2014 Military Family Lifestyle Survey: Data Brief, Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University Jan 2021

2014 Military Family Lifestyle Survey: Data Brief, Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University

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This data brief summarizes the findings from the 2014 Military Family Lifestyle Survey.


Advancing Veteran Entrepreneurship Through Education, Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University Jan 2021

Advancing Veteran Entrepreneurship Through Education, Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University

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This presentation provides an overview of how veteran entrepreneurship can be bolstered by education.


2013 Milspouse Survey On Employment: What We Heard, Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University Jan 2021

2013 Milspouse Survey On Employment: What We Heard, Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University

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This data brief summarizes the outcomes of the 2013 Military Spouse Survey on Employment conducted by the IVMF and MOAA.


Veterans Program For Politics And Civic Engagement, J. Michael Haynie, David M. Van Slyke Jan 2021

Veterans Program For Politics And Civic Engagement, J. Michael Haynie, David M. Van Slyke

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The Veterans Program for Politics and Civic Engagement (VPPCE) is an intensive, non-partisan training program for veterans and military spouses with an interest in pursuing careers in politics. Launched in 2019, the program is a collaboration between Syracuse University’s Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) and the top-ranked Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs. The curriculum is tailored to help participants explore careers in politics, prepare them to run a campaign, and succeed thereafter. Most importantly, the program facilitates those who previously served in our nation’s defense to continue a second career in public service.


2015 Military Family Lifestyle Survey: Data Brief, Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University Jan 2021

2015 Military Family Lifestyle Survey: Data Brief, Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University

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This data brief summarizes the findings from the 2015 Military Family Lifestyle Survey.


Guide To Leading Policies, Practices & Resources: Supporting The Employment Of Veterans & Military Families, Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University Jan 2021

Guide To Leading Policies, Practices & Resources: Supporting The Employment Of Veterans & Military Families, Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University

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The goal of this publication is to leverage state-of-the-art research and practice to increase employment opportunities for veterans. The guide details a series of practice and policy issues identified by research and through our work with the employer community, as impacting veteran employment initiatives. Also included throughout this guide are discussions, descriptions, and case studies illustrating leading corporate practices impacting veteran employment.


Research Brief: "Transitioning To The Civilian Workforce: Issues Impacting The Reentry Of Rural Women Veterans", Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University Jan 2021

Research Brief: "Transitioning To The Civilian Workforce: Issues Impacting The Reentry Of Rural Women Veterans", Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University

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This brief summarizes a scholarly article of the same name. It reviews research which highlights women veterans' transition back into the civilian workforce as having unique and gender specific needs which have not been previously accounted for.


Research Review: "Student Veterans In Higher Education: The Critical Role Of Veterans' Resource Centers", Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University Jan 2021

Research Review: "Student Veterans In Higher Education: The Critical Role Of Veterans' Resource Centers", Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University

Institute for Veterans and Military Families

This research review covers a study which emphasizes the vital role of Veterans Resource Centers (VRCs) in supporting student veterans with services like counseling, benefits assistance, and academic resources. Conducted at a California university, it shows that VRCs are crucial for easing veterans' transitions to college by addressing their unique needs. The research advocates for improved VRCs and policies, including faculty training and veteran-specific orientation, and suggests further investigation into the effectiveness of these services and programs.


Less Worthy Lives? We Must Prioritize People With Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities In Covid-19 Vaccine Allocation, Scott D. Landes, Margaret A. Turk, Katherine E. Mcdonald, Maya Sabatello Dec 2020

Less Worthy Lives? We Must Prioritize People With Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities In Covid-19 Vaccine Allocation, Scott D. Landes, Margaret A. Turk, Katherine E. Mcdonald, Maya Sabatello

Population Health Research Brief Series

Individuals with developmental and intellectual disability should prioritized during COVID-19 vaccination allocation.


The Employment Situation Of Veterans: November 2020, Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University Dec 2020

The Employment Situation Of Veterans: November 2020, Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University

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Veteran employment trends and statistics among various demographics during November 2020.


Technical Efficiency Of Public Middle Schools In New York City, William C. Horrace, Michah W. Rothbart, Yi Yang Dec 2020

Technical Efficiency Of Public Middle Schools In New York City, William C. Horrace, Michah W. Rothbart, Yi Yang

Center for Policy Research

Using panel data and a “true” fixed effect stochastic frontier model, we estimate persistent and transient technical inefficiency in mathematics (Math) and English Language Arts (ELA) test score gains in NYC public middle schools from 2014 to 2016. We compare several measures of transient technical inefficiency and show that around 58% of NYC middle schools are efficient in Math gains, while 16% are efficient in ELA gains. Multivariate inference techniques are used to determine subsets of efficient schools, providing actionable decision rules to help policymakers target resources and incentives.


Health Is Political: Public Health Practitioners And Researchers Should Be Trained Accordingly, Claire Pendergrast Dec 2020

Health Is Political: Public Health Practitioners And Researchers Should Be Trained Accordingly, Claire Pendergrast

Population Health Research Brief Series

Policy has long been considered a core element of public health practice. The COVID-19 pandemic has made clear that public health practice and research exist within a political context that cannot be ignored.


2020 National Survey Of Military Affiliated Entrepreneurs: Research Report, Rosalinda V. Maury, Mirza Tihic, Kicia Sears, Alexander Mckelvie, Najla Almissalati Dec 2020

2020 National Survey Of Military Affiliated Entrepreneurs: Research Report, Rosalinda V. Maury, Mirza Tihic, Kicia Sears, Alexander Mckelvie, Najla Almissalati

Institute for Veterans and Military Families

This report belongs to the National Survey of Military-Affiliated Entrepreneurs (NSMAE) series, an annual and longitudinal study of veteran and military spouse entrepreneurs. The research seeks to gain better insights into and understanding of military-affiliated entrepreneurs, and identify economic, political, and socio-cultural factors that serve as barriers to entrepreneurship for military-affiliated individuals. Helpful for a better awareness of military entrepreneurs.


Covid-19 Reduced Outpatient Visits By Up To 70% In The Us, Pinka Chatterji, Yue Li Nov 2020

Covid-19 Reduced Outpatient Visits By Up To 70% In The Us, Pinka Chatterji, Yue Li

Population Health Research Brief Series

The COVID-19 pandemic has created new challenges for healthcare providers. Outpatient visits dropped by up to 70% relative to the same weeks in prior years.


The Employment Situation Of Veterans: October 2020, Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University Nov 2020

The Employment Situation Of Veterans: October 2020, Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University

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Veteran employment trends and statistics among various demographics during October 2020


Health Have, Health Have Nots In A Time Of Covid-19, Sandro Galea Nov 2020

Health Have, Health Have Nots In A Time Of Covid-19, Sandro Galea

Center for Policy Research

In this brief, my goal is to talk about something which has animated a lot of my thinking and writing in the past decade. It is how our health is fundamentally socially patterned and reflects the world around us. This has been true for decades in this country, and one could also argue, globally, however this brief will focus on this topic at the national level. As you will see, I will talk mostly of health haves and health have nots in general, but as we progress, show how COVID-19 has made this evermore apparent.


The Effects Of Vietnam-Era Military Service On The Long-Term Health Of Veterans: A Bounds Analysis, Xintong Wang, Carloa A. Flores, Alfonso Flores-Lagunes Nov 2020

The Effects Of Vietnam-Era Military Service On The Long-Term Health Of Veterans: A Bounds Analysis, Xintong Wang, Carloa A. Flores, Alfonso Flores-Lagunes

Center for Policy Research

We analyze the short- and long-term effects of the U.S. Vietnam-era military service on veterans’ health outcomes using a restricted version of the National Health Interview Survey 1974-2013 and employing the draft lotteries as an instrumental variable (IV). We start by assessing whether the draft lotteries, which have been used as an IV in prior literature, satisfy the exclusion restriction by placing bounds on its net or direct effect on the health outcomes of draft avoiders. Since we do not find evidence against the validity of the IV, we assume its validity in conducting inference on the health effects of …


2020 National Survey Of Military Affiliated Entrepreneurs: Key Highlights, Rosalinda V. Maury, Mirza Tihic, Kicia Sears, Najla Almissalati Nov 2020

2020 National Survey Of Military Affiliated Entrepreneurs: Key Highlights, Rosalinda V. Maury, Mirza Tihic, Kicia Sears, Najla Almissalati

Institute for Veterans and Military Families

Short infographic about the status of military-affiliated entrepreneurs in 2020, including the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Helpful for a general awareness of the military entrepreneur industry.


The Employment Situation Of Veterans: September 2020, Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University Oct 2020

The Employment Situation Of Veterans: September 2020, Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University

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Veteran employment trends and statistics among various demographics during September 2020.