Measuring Millennials: Teenage Idleness In The Digital Age,
2016
George Fox University
Measuring Millennials: Teenage Idleness In The Digital Age, Victoria Freitag, Emma Newman
Student Scholarship - College of Business
This research aims to model the relationship between factors contributing to situational privilege and teenage idleness. We will study the impact of race, income, household type, unemployment, and education on teenage idleness across 348 Metropolitan Statistical Areas within the United States. It is important to identify influential factors on teen idleness in order for government and community leaders to implement successful policies to get teenagers off the streets and into the workforce. Factors that were found to have a significant impact on teen idleness included the MSAs makeup of household types, race, median income, unemployment, and attainment of a bachelor’s …
Mortality And Conflict In The Developing World,
2016
George Fox University
Mortality And Conflict In The Developing World, Stephen Partin
Student Scholarship - College of Business
To varying extents, the world one is born into does not provide equal opportunities. This study measures the extent to which survivability across the developing world is affected by factors outside of the health and lifestyle choices one can make: industry, foreign markets, conflict, and the demographics around them. These variables are tested for a balanced panel of 102 countries over 7 years, allowing country-specific factors to be controlled.
Impact Of Human Rights Abuses On Economic Outlook,
2016
George Fox University
Impact Of Human Rights Abuses On Economic Outlook, Benjamin Antony, Tyler Bowman
Student Scholarship - College of Business
This paper is concerned with measuring, quantifying, and modeling the extent to which governmental human rights abuses influence the Gross Domestic Product per capita adjusted for purchasing power parity of a nation. The intent of this study is to help develop a statistical framework for human rights under which better and more informed governmental policy decisions can be made. The results of this study suggest strong positive relationships between governmental regulatory quality, mean years of education, and government respect for physical integrity rights and higher GDP per capita (PPP). There is also no statistical relationship between a nation's perceived rule …
A Panel Data Analysis On Globalization And Income Inequality,
2016
Bryant University
A Panel Data Analysis On Globalization And Income Inequality, Dave Mclean-Shinaman
Empirical Economic Bulletin, An Undergraduate Journal
The paper investigates the relationship between globalization and income inequality using a comprehensive set of variables. It uses a panel data analysis of 51 countries over the time period of 2000-2013. The independent variables included are globalization, economic growth, education, economic freedom, and urbanization. Overall, the results suggest that globalization, as well as economic freedom and urbanization, have a significant impact on income inequality within developing nations. However, they differ in their effect on income inequality. Globalization is shown to decrease income inequality while economic freedom and urbanization in turn widen the income distribution gap. Meanwhile, results also suggest that …
Revisiting Government Size And Economic Growth: Does Institutional Quality Matter?,
2016
Bryant University
Revisiting Government Size And Economic Growth: Does Institutional Quality Matter?, Julio Diaz
Empirical Economic Bulletin, An Undergraduate Journal
This paper revisits the relationship between government size and economic growth depending on the public sector quality. In this paper, an econometric panel study on a sample of 12 Latin American countries covering 1996-2013 period. It is important to note that the data has its limitation and may affect the quality of the study. The results show no significance in the relationship between government size and economic growth at any level institutional quality. These findings show a negative relationship between government size and economic growth. In addition, the results show a dependency between government size and corruption.
Tip-Off Titans: Hedonic Price Analysis Of Autographed Nba Memorabilia,
2016
Bryant University
Tip-Off Titans: Hedonic Price Analysis Of Autographed Nba Memorabilia, Jeffrey Girgenti
Empirical Economic Bulletin, An Undergraduate Journal
Studies have explored the economics surrounding the emergence of superstars, but relatively little research exists on the associated memorabilia markets. Using a sample of autographed artifacts, on sale through an internet outlet, hedonic analysis is used to gain insight into the significant characteristics of price determination. The data consists of current and former autographs of National Basketball Association (NBA) players on photographs. This study explores price differences with respect to a number of independent variables related to the artifact and player status. A notable difference emerges among framed and limited edition pieces, and pieces signed by top-ranked players.
Corruption And Economic Growth In The Brics: An Empirical Analysis,
2016
Bryant University
Corruption And Economic Growth In The Brics: An Empirical Analysis, Iemanjá Dos Santos
Empirical Economic Bulletin, An Undergraduate Journal
This paper investigates the relationship between corruption and economic growth in Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa; collectively known as the BRICS. Given the rapid rise of the BRICS and the international spotlight placed on them, this research study aims to explore the effect corruption has on the GDP growth of the states. To do this, a time-series analysis is conducted on each of the five states in order to analyze corruption’s effect on the individual countries. It is found that corruption only holds significance in Brazil and Russia, however, whilst there appears to be an inverse relationship between …
The Shadow Rate And Its Relationship With Lender And Borrower Variables,
2016
University of Central Florida
The Shadow Rate And Its Relationship With Lender And Borrower Variables, Andrei Irimia
Honors Undergraduate Theses
Since the federal funds rate reached the zero lower bound in late 2008, economists have been struggling to adapt their models to a long-term zero rate. Wu and Xia built upon previous research by Fischer Black to create a model for how the federal funds rate behaves during the ZLB period. In their model, the rate actually dips into the negative digits, which the actual federal funds rate does not do. The logic behind the model is that a negative shadow rate is a much better indicator of true economic conditions while the current zero rate merely masks the actual …
Rhode Island Current Conditions Index -- January 2016,
2016
University of Rhode Island
Rhode Island Current Conditions Index -- January 2016, Leonard Lardaro
The Rhode Island Current Conditions Index
No abstract provided.
Examining The Status Of African Americans And Hispanics In Arkansas,
2016
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Examining The Status Of African Americans And Hispanics In Arkansas, Kathy Deck, Mervin Jebaraj
Urban League of the State of Arkansas
The Urban League of the State of Arkansas seeks to lead efforts in advancing and obtaining equal opportunities for all citizens with a particular focus in the areas of health, education, jobs, and housing. In keeping with this mission, the Urban League of Arkansas partnered with the Center for Business and Economic Research in the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas to produce a report that provides data to identify key areas of need in the African American and Latino communities in Arkansas and develop programs and policies to address them.
How Does Student Debt Affect Household Formation?,
2016
Bryant University
How Does Student Debt Affect Household Formation?, Robert Young
Empirical Economic Bulletin, An Undergraduate Journal
This paper investigates the impact student debt has on household formation. In order to determine what the impact is, an existing model around household formation was used and that model expanded it to include additional variables in order to add student debt into the model. Overall student debt at the individual and household levels has increased tremendously in the last 30 years. With student loan debt taking up a greater share of income for individuals and households, this research seeks to demonstrate that as student loan debt increases, the rate at which households are formed decreases. The findings of this …
A Panel Analysis Of Fdi And Trade: Growth In Developing Countries,
2016
Bryant University
A Panel Analysis Of Fdi And Trade: Growth In Developing Countries, Matthew Guerriero
Empirical Economic Bulletin, An Undergraduate Journal
This paper investigates the relationship between FDI and trade openness in 5 lower-middle income countries and 5 upper-middle income countries. This study utilizes a panel data regression analysis to determine what plays a role in growth and whether or not it varies depending on development level. The results show that lower-middle income countries should focus their attention on attracting FDI and upper-middle income countries should focus on increasing trade and decreasing government involvement in business operations.
How Trade Liberalization Affects Unemployment Under The Trans-Pacific Partnership: A Panel Data Analysis,
2016
Bryant University
How Trade Liberalization Affects Unemployment Under The Trans-Pacific Partnership: A Panel Data Analysis, Steven Brodeur
Empirical Economic Bulletin, An Undergraduate Journal
Between 1994 and 2000, NAFTA eliminated over 700,000 U.S. jobs from an increasing trade deficit. Will the TPP have similar detrimental effects? This study uses panel data to investigate the relationship between trade liberalization and unemployment among the TPP confirmed and interested signatories. The results show that a negative correlation exists between taxes on international goods and the net barter terms of trade index, indicating and ceteris paribus that the elimination of duties could result in a larger trade deficit for countries with comparably stronger currencies. Additionally, the fixed-effects GLS regression yields real exchange rates to be insignificant, supporting cheaper …
Empirical Analysis Of Immigrant Wage Gap: Study Of Ethnicity And Language Proficiency,
2016
Bryant University
Empirical Analysis Of Immigrant Wage Gap: Study Of Ethnicity And Language Proficiency, Dominik Kozlowski
Empirical Economic Bulletin, An Undergraduate Journal
This paper investigates the effect of being an immigrant on a person’s wage. There is also a key focus on variables such as on language proficiency and ethnicity. Comparing the people that were born in New England to the people that were born in different areas of the world for the most recent data that was collected from the American Community Survey. The model shows and the research shows that immigrants’ wages are negatively affected because they are immigrants.
European Union Membership And Levels Of Corruption,
2016
Georgia College and State University
European Union Membership And Levels Of Corruption, Kevin J. Morris
The Corinthian
Recent accessions to the European Union (E.U.) membership have been met with protests as critics noted the widespread corruption still rampant in both recent and established member countries. Given the global ramifications of the debt crises in Italy, Spain, and Greece, determining the efficacy of the E.U. Accession Reforms and Membership Criteria on corruption reduction is vitally important. Using European and Central Asian country-level data from the World Bank’s Global Development and Global Indicator database regional-level fixed effects, I estimate the impact of EU membership on corruption levels and find that E.U. membership has a small, but significant impact on …
Coffee In China: Market Trend And Consumer Demand,
2016
University of Kentucky
Coffee In China: Market Trend And Consumer Demand, Jesse W. Mattingly
Theses and Dissertations--Agricultural Economics
Although it remains a tea consuming nation, both production and consumption of coffee in China has been increasing at double-digit rates and is not expected to slow down (International Coffee Organization (ICO), 2015). With investments and upward trends in production and rapid increases in consumption of coffee in China it is important for producers and retailers of the bean1 in China to understand the new Chinese coffee consumer. Using survey data from Wuhan, China we help understand the Chinese coffee consumer by explaining their consumption using standard OLS regression. Results show that whether or not consumers make/brew their own …
The Impact Of Government Debt Levels On Gdp Growth: A Panel Data Analysis,
2016
Bryant University
The Impact Of Government Debt Levels On Gdp Growth: A Panel Data Analysis, Guillaume Sabourin
Empirical Economic Bulletin, An Undergraduate Journal
This paper analyzes the impact of government debt-to-GDP levels on GDP growth in 6 European Union Nations and 5 Middle Eastern countries. While government debt levels shot up in the EU as a result of massive fiscal stimulus following the Great Recession, debt levels have been steadily decreasing in certain Middle Eastern countries. Several variables are observed to determine the relationship between debt and growth, including real interest rates, unemployment, inflation, population growth, trade, and consumption. For the EU nations studied, panel least squares analysis indicates that every 10% increase in government debt-to-GDP costs 30 basis points of GDP growth. …
The Relationship Of Savings And Economic Growth In Developing Nations,
2016
Bryant University
The Relationship Of Savings And Economic Growth In Developing Nations, Zachary Westner
Empirical Economic Bulletin, An Undergraduate Journal
The aim of this paper is to analyze the cause and effect relationship between economic growth and savings in developing countries. In this paper I used the co-integration model and the granger causality test which are typically used in finding the relationship between savings and economic growth. Before estimating the model, it was essential to determine the stationaries of the time series. To do so I used the ADF test (augmented dickey-fuller). The results confirmed the existence of a one-way causal relationship between Gross Domestic Savings and economic growth in developing nations.
An Empirical Analysis Of The Effect Of Wealth On Health Indicators,
2016
Bryant University
An Empirical Analysis Of The Effect Of Wealth On Health Indicators, Olivia Derogatis
Empirical Economic Bulletin, An Undergraduate Journal
This paper uses regression analysis with panel data in order to investigate the relationship between income and health indicators in ten high income countries. The purpose of this study is to investigate if income has a significant and positive effect on the health of a nation’s population. In theory, the health of the population in high income countries should be positively correlated to the country’s income because the wealthier a nation, the more available resources the nation has to allocate to health care spending. The dependent variables in this study are life expectancy at birth and infant mortality rate. The …
Causal Relationship Between Terrorism And Economic Indicators,
2016
Bryant University
Causal Relationship Between Terrorism And Economic Indicators, Jenna Labarre
Empirical Economic Bulletin, An Undergraduate Journal
This study aims to understand the causal linkage between terrorism and various economic indicators such as Gross Domestic Product, Tourism, and Foreign Direct Investment by running a Granger Causality regression. The expected results will show that terrorism does indeed decrease or increase as a result of changes in these economic indicators. In order to test for Granger Causality a unit-root test will first be performed, followed by a cointegration test. The results show that each nation experiences a different causal relationship with each of these indicators. Inflation is the most significant causal indicators in terms of percentage of countries tested …
