An Overview Of Economic Patterns Of Partnerships Between Developing And Rich Countries With Special Reference To Usa And Sudan,
2011
Department of Economics. Al Neelain University, Khartoum, Sudan
An Overview Of Economic Patterns Of Partnerships Between Developing And Rich Countries With Special Reference To Usa And Sudan, Issam A.W. Mohamed Professor
Professor Issam A.W. Mohamed
The current paper presents unique approach to economic analysis where the theoretical framework applied here postulates that relationships between rogue countries, such as Korea, Syria, Iran and Sudan necessarily are potential parts for an economically mutual and viably profitable partnership. The paper reviews such relationships, especially between African and European countries like Lume and kotono. I first present a review of existing trade and economic partnerships. Next, I discuss economic relationships between developed and developing countries. It is revealed that in some instances, the predatory nature of those agreements and partnerships are manifested which atrophy the basic potentials of the …
New York Camp Econometrics Vi Program,
2011
Syracuse University
New York Camp Econometrics Vi Program, Center For Policy Research
Camp Econometrics-Programs
No abstract provided.
Poverty Alleviation, Banks' Structures And Islamic Financing In Sudan,
2011
Department of Economics. Al Neelain University, Khartoum, Sudan
Poverty Alleviation, Banks' Structures And Islamic Financing In Sudan, Professor Issam A.W. Mohamed
Professor Issam A.W. Mohamed
The continuous regressions in the per capita income of the Sudanese people have triggered many suggestions to ameliorate their productive capabilities. One of them was the facilitations in financing programs through official channels. However, there are many structural impediments that inhibit those programs. One of the financial programs was the Small or miniature financing in addition to the establishment to specialized Banks as the Family Bank. The current paper discusses issues of financing in Sudan as part of programs initiated to improve income per capita. Islamic and regular financing systems are analyzed in order to explain existing impediments. Then Family …
An Income-Based Analysis Of Historical Us Energy Consumption,
2011
Decision Processes Incorporated
An Income-Based Analysis Of Historical Us Energy Consumption, Harry D. Saunders
Harry D. Saunders
This paper introduces a new decomposition of energy consumption to reveal the effects of consumer income levels on energy use. It concludes that the great bulk of energy consumption in the US is embedded in goods and services purchased by consumers and that this component of energy demand is growing more rapidly than direct use of energy by households owing to the preferences of high-income consumers. Significantly, this embedded component of energy demand has historically experienced large rebound magnitudes. The analysis also concludes that energy consumption is driven by more than just income level, with the lowest-income consumers using more …
Rhode Island Current Conditions Index — April 2011,
2011
University of Rhode Island
Rhode Island Current Conditions Index — April 2011, Leonard Lardaro
The Rhode Island Current Conditions Index
No abstract provided.
Target Industry Study: An Empirical Analysis Of Intertemporal Trends In Regional Industrial Base Composition,
2011
Lynchburg College
Target Industry Study: An Empirical Analysis Of Intertemporal Trends In Regional Industrial Base Composition, David M. Smith
Undergraduate Theses and Capstone Projects
This paper follows existing literature on local industrial conditions and agglomeration economies in an adapted shift-share framework. The purpose of this study is to develop a cost-efficient empirical model that meets the needs of local government in analyzing changes in industrial composition. The data for this model is obtained from the Bureau of Labor Statistics' Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW) with nondisclosed data provided by the Virginia Employment Commission which is sorted by North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) 2-digit industrial sectors. The model developed in this paper identifies certain industrial sectors which exert significant influence on the …
Infinite Density At The Median And The Typical Shape Of Stock Return Distributions,
2011
Korea University - Korea
Infinite Density At The Median And The Typical Shape Of Stock Return Distributions, Chirok Han, Jin Seo Cho, Peter C. B. Phillips
Research Collection School Of Economics
Statistics are developed to test for the presence of an asymptotic discontinuity (or infinite density or peakedness) in a probability density at the median. The approach makes use of work by Knight (1998) on L(1) estimation asymptotics in conjunction with nonparametric kernel density estimation methods. The size and power of the tests are assessed, and conditions under which the tests have good performance are explored in simulations. The new methods are applied to stock returns of leading companies across major U.S. industry groups. The results confirm the presence of infinite density at the median as a new significant empirical evidence …
Economic Freedom And Fiscal Performance: A Regression Analysis Of Indices Of Economic Freedom On Per Capita Gdp,
2011
Brigham Young University - Utah
Economic Freedom And Fiscal Performance: A Regression Analysis Of Indices Of Economic Freedom On Per Capita Gdp, Jason R. Ockey
Undergraduate Economic Review
This paper explores whether different forms of economic freedom drive fiscal performance. We also seek to determine which specific measurements of economic freedom have the most statistically significant impacts. Though the results of our analysis show that economic freedom does impact levels of per capita GDP, the interpretation of these results is more complicated. Because some indices of economic freedom have negative effects on per capita GDP or are statistically insignificant, it is important to note that simply generally increasing a country’s overall level of economic freedom will not necessarily spur economic growth or increase fiscal performance. This paper does …
Bias In Estimating Multivariate And Univariate Diffusions,
2011
Singapore Management University
Bias In Estimating Multivariate And Univariate Diffusions, Xiaohu Wang, Peter C. B. Phillips, Jun Yu
Research Collection School Of Economics
Multivariate continuous time models are now widely used in economics and finance. Empirical applications typically rely on some process of discretization so that the system may be estimated with discrete data. This paper introduces a framework for discretizing linear multivariate continuous time systems that includes the commonly used Euler and trapezoidal approximations as special cases and leads to a general class of estimators for the mean reversion matrix. Asymptotic distributions and bias formulae are obtained for estimates of the mean reversion parameter. Explicit expressions are given for the discretization bias and its relationship to estimation bias in both multivariate and …
Asymptotic Theory For Zero Energy Functionals With Nonparametric Regression Applications,
2011
University of Sydney
Asymptotic Theory For Zero Energy Functionals With Nonparametric Regression Applications, Qiying Wang, Peter C. B. Phillips
Research Collection School Of Economics
A local limit theorem is given for the sample mean of a zero energy function of a nonstationary time series involving twin numerical sequences that pass to infinity. The result is applicable in certain nonparametric kernel density estimation and regression problems where the relevant quantities are functions of both sample size and bandwidth. An interesting outcome of the theory in nonparametric regression is that the linear term is eliminated from the asymptotic bias. In consequence and in contrast to the stationary case, the Nadaraya-Watson estimator has the same limit distribution (to the second order including bias) as the local linear …
Implications Of Economic Interactions Between Northern And Southern Tribes Of Sudan,
2011
Department of Economics. Al Neelain University, Khartoum, Sudan
Implications Of Economic Interactions Between Northern And Southern Tribes Of Sudan, Professor Issam A.W. Mohamed
Professor Issam A.W. Mohamed
The present paper discusses issues of the tribal interactions living on the borders between North and South Sudan. Foresights are looked for, especially after secession. There are multiple ethnic relations and mutual resources collectively utilized. Different tribes live on those resources, in specifics those who depend on a livelihood of herding cattle, camels, sheep and goats. The conceptions of no-borders, free water resources and open range were entrenched for hundreds of years. The sudden realization of necessities of new borders generates revulsion, sense of deprivation and end of traditional life practice. Additionally, development issues are weak with lack of infrastructure, …
Quality Improvement Quick Strike Research Projects In Public Health Pbrns,
2011
University of Kentucky
Quality Improvement Quick Strike Research Projects In Public Health Pbrns, Glen P. Mays
Glen Mays
The Quality Improvement Quick Strike (QIQS) research program provides research networks participating in the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s Public Health PBRN Program with supplemental funding and technical assistance to conduct rapid turn-around, time-sensitive research studies that produce evidence about the effectiveness and impact of quality improvement (QI) strategies, public reporting initiatives, and accreditation activities in public health settings. Specifically, the program supports research studies that investigate the effectiveness, cost-effectiveness and/or impact of three related types strategies designed to drive quality in public health practice: (1) QI tools and processes implemented in public health settings; (2) accreditation programs and performance standards …
Economic Perspectives Of Indigenous Knowledge Systems, Technology Transfer And Rural Water Use In Darfur,
2011
Department of Economics. Al Neelain University, Khartoum, Sudan
Economic Perspectives Of Indigenous Knowledge Systems, Technology Transfer And Rural Water Use In Darfur, Issam A.W. Mohamed Professor
Professor Issam A.W. Mohamed
Civil strife, human sufferings are the signs pronounced by international media. There are political ramifications of the Darfur crisis, however, there are also the problems of water availability and methods of utilization. The current paper analyzes field data survey collected from the town of Kutum, Northern Darfur where the civil crisis started. The focus is on studying methods and utilization efficiency in the area. It is concluded here that it is important to revise technological transfer to me integrated with the indigenous knowledge for better and sustainable water use in Kutum, Darfur.
Using Garch Model In The Analysis Of Trade Liberalization And Poverty In Developing Countries,
2011
Department of Economics. Al Neelain University, Khartoum, Sudan
Using Garch Model In The Analysis Of Trade Liberalization And Poverty In Developing Countries, Professor Issam A.W. Mohamed
Professor Issam A.W. Mohamed
The current paper reviews impacts of trade liberalization on developing countries and levels of poverty. The expected impacts of multilateral trade liberalization on wage levels and subsequent poverty are implored. Empirical Auto-regression models are visualized to develop a different set of strategies and programs to provide real benefits to the poor with real benefits. It is concluded that GARCH updating formula takes the weighted average of the unconditional variance, the squared residual for the first observation and the starting variance and estimates the variance of the second observation. This input into the forecast of the third variance and so forth. …
Water Use For Commodity Production In Scarcity Arid Regions: Kutum, Darfur,
2011
Department of Economics. Al Neelain University, Khartoum, Sudan
Water Use For Commodity Production In Scarcity Arid Regions: Kutum, Darfur, Professor Issam A.W. Mohamed
Professor Issam A.W. Mohamed
This paper investigates water use in a rural village in semi-arid of Darfur region. Water use is viewed from the perspective of four production sectors: agriculture, rural industry, trade and services as well as domestic: drinking, cooking and sanitary uses. Water for these uses may be from three sources: rain water, surface water, and groundwater. This study focuses on groundwater. Results of a detailed survey indicate that groundwater use is dominated by agricultural activities including irrigated vegetables and grains, tree crops, and animal rearing. A ratio of water use to income generated is used as a measure of water intensity …
Impact Of The Economic Downturn On Local Governments In South Carolina,
2011
University of South Carolina
Impact Of The Economic Downturn On Local Governments In South Carolina, William Tomes
Georgia Journal of Public Policy
Across the country local government revenues have decreased while operating costs such as fuel, materials, equipment, and health insurance costs have significantly increased. In addition to reduced revenues, interest earnings for city and county government investments are low. These factors combined have created a difficult financial arena in which local governments must operate. While economists are reporting signs of economic recovery, many city and county budgets are just now feeling the full brunt of the economic downturn that began in 2008. On a daily basis, news media nationwide report local governments addressing budget deficits by cutting services, eliminating positions, or …
Building Dynamic Stochastic General Equilibrium Models For Monetary Policy Analysis,
2011
Central Bank of Nigeria
Building Dynamic Stochastic General Equilibrium Models For Monetary Policy Analysis, Charles N. O. Mordi, Michael A. Adebiyi
Economic and Financial Review
Dynamic Stochastic General Equilibrium (DSGE) models are powerful tools that provide a coherent framework for policy discussion and analysis. In principle, they can help to identify sources of fluctuations, answer questions about structural changes, help to forecast and predict the effect of policy changes, and perform counterfactual experiments. Against this background, this paper aims at providing an insightful discussion on DSGE models by developing a simplified version of the models to explain the behavior of key macroeconomic variables in Nigeria namely: the growth rate of gross domestic product (GDP), headline inflation, exchange rate and the monetary policy rate. The estimated …
Demistifying Financial Derivatives: Interest Rate Swaps And Municipal Derivatives,
2011
NERA Economic Consulting
Demistifying Financial Derivatives: Interest Rate Swaps And Municipal Derivatives, Massimiliano De Santis
Massimiliano De Santis
No abstract provided.
Individual Wage Growth: The Effects Of Industry Experience And Firm Tenure,
2011
Simon Fraser University
Individual Wage Growth: The Effects Of Industry Experience And Firm Tenure, Michele Battisti
Michele Battisti
This paper estimates the wage and mobility effects of experience in an industry. It uses a simultaneous equation model that accounts for the potential endogeneity of job tenure and industry experience in the wage determination process and allows for nonlinearities in the effects of interest. The empirical model is estimated using a large panel of Italian workers for the years 1986-2004. Results show that wage returns to industry experience are much larger than wage returns to job seniority. The hypotheses of exogeneity of job seniority and industry experience can be tested and are rejected.
A Note On The Interpretation Of Scale Values In Multidimensional Scaling Growth Analysis,
2011
University of Missouri–St. Louis
A Note On The Interpretation Of Scale Values In Multidimensional Scaling Growth Analysis, Cody Ding
Education Sciences and Professional Programs Faculty Works
No abstract provided.
