Socioeconomic Determinants Of Obesity In The United States,
2014
Bryant University
Socioeconomic Determinants Of Obesity In The United States, Jonathan Skaza
Empirical Economic Bulletin, An Undergraduate Journal
This paper investigates the socioeconomic determinants of obesity (as measured by BMI) in the United States. Logistic regression is employed on cross-sectional data from the 2011-2012 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). The results show that, in general, holding other factors constant, individuals with a college diploma are less likely to be obese than those with a lesser education (except in extreme cases), married individuals are more likely to be obese than those that are not married, and females are more likely to be obese than males. Additionally, compared to white persons, Black and Hispanic persons have a greater …
Determinants Of Foreign Direct Investment In Brazil,
2014
Bryant University
Determinants Of Foreign Direct Investment In Brazil, Matthew J. Duguay
Empirical Economic Bulletin, An Undergraduate Journal
This paper is a time series analysis of the determinants of foreign direct investment inflows regarding the country of Brazil over the past 34 years. Brazil has seen rapid change throughout their country over the past few decades, and it now is one of the most popular hosts for foreign investors. GDP growth, trade openness, taxes, political instability, energy imports, and inflation are all as possible significant determinants of FDI inflows in Brazil that this model analyzes. The results show that inflation, trade openness, and political instability are the most significant variables when it comes to understanding FDI inflows.
The Effect Of Income Inequality On Happiness Levels,
2014
Bryant University
The Effect Of Income Inequality On Happiness Levels, Spencer Carlin
Empirical Economic Bulletin, An Undergraduate Journal
This paper investigates and presents the impact of income inequality upon general levels of happiness. The study will examine the influence of the income gap upon life satisfaction. Incorporating information from OECD databanks and the World Bank into a standard model in happiness studies, we will examine the effect on nations measured Happy Life Years (HLY). After careful examination this study provides a conclusion that reinforces past studies. Income inequality has a consistent significant and negative impact on subjective well-being and happiness levels. The study contributes to the inequality happiness literature, by examining the effects of inequality on happiness amongst …
Learning By Exporting In India,
2014
Bryant University
Learning By Exporting In India, Stephanie Lizardi
Empirical Economic Bulletin, An Undergraduate Journal
This paper examines learning by exporting, in which a firm experiences growth in productivity after entering export markets. The results of existing studies show conflicting evidence regarding whether productivity gains result from learning by exporting or whether productivity gains lead to exporting. This paper discusses the relationship between entering exporting markets and subsequent product innovation. Using data from nearly 6,000 firms in India, the results suggest that learning by exporting occurs when firms enter export markets, but only during the first year.
Determinants Of Health In South American Countries,
2014
Bryant University
Determinants Of Health In South American Countries, Andres Pernia
Empirical Economic Bulletin, An Undergraduate Journal
This paper investigates, analyzes, and expands the relationship between under-five mortality and socioeconomic and health system factors. The study utilizes fixed effect panel data to estimate the determinants of under-five mortality in 12 counties across South America. As expected, the results show that GDP per capita is statistically significant and is robust in all of the estimated models. In addition, improved sanitation, gender equality, access to improved sanitation facilities, provision of primary education, and governance are also statistically significant and have positive effect on child mortality.
Infant Mortality And Macroeconomic Changes In Latam,
2014
Bryant University
Infant Mortality And Macroeconomic Changes In Latam, Daniel Mujica
Empirical Economic Bulletin, An Undergraduate Journal
This paper would analyze the effects that economic indicators have over mortality rates in Latin America. Hence, the purpose would be to represent the drives of changes in mortality. This will be achieved by undergoing a thorough analysis of correlated variables that will create a significant outcome over this important problem that emerging countries in Latin America need to solve in order to achieve long term economic and social prosperity.
Institutions And Economic Growth In Bric Nations,
2014
Bryant University
Institutions And Economic Growth In Bric Nations, Doug Flink
Empirical Economic Bulletin, An Undergraduate Journal
This paper looks at the impact of institutions on economic growth in the six largest countries in BRIC countries, Brazil, Russia, India, and China. The study will us OLS to examine the time period between the years 2002 and 2011. More specifically, it will measure the effect of institutions through a variety of measures including democracy and regulatory related variables. Through ordinary least squares regression analysis, the variables for democracy and regulation will be significant and have a positive effect on economic growth. This study will show that quality of institution does in fact support economic growth.
The Effect Of Immigration Status On Income In Southern States Of The United States,
2014
Bryant University
The Effect Of Immigration Status On Income In Southern States Of The United States, Camila Espinal
Empirical Economic Bulletin, An Undergraduate Journal
According to the U.S census Bureau, in 2013 nearly a third of the U.S population are immigrants and 7.7/189 million are illegal. I will develop an econometric model to show the effect of immigration status Income. The ultimate goal of the paper will be to demonstrate the significance of immigration status on an Individual’s income. This paper will analyze if a person’s immigration status has a significant effect on the individual’s average wage and salary by focusing on three major high immigration density states: California, Florida, and Texas. The paper will focus on Hispanic immigrants to ultimately determine if immigration …
Determinants Of Healthcare Expenditure In The Organization For Economic Cooperation (Oecd) Countries,
2014
Bryant University
Determinants Of Healthcare Expenditure In The Organization For Economic Cooperation (Oecd) Countries, Harry Waterton
Empirical Economic Bulletin, An Undergraduate Journal
This paper investigates the factors that determine the expenditure in healthcare within the Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD) countries. The study will contain and be based around a regression model, using healthcare expenditure per capita as the dependent variable, for 10 of the 34 OECD countries. The data that will be analyzed ranges from 2000 to 2010 using the panel data analysis format, and will be extracted from the World Bank and OECD statistics websites.
The Relationship Between Crime And Unemployment In China,
2014
Bryant University
The Relationship Between Crime And Unemployment In China, Kuan Lu
Empirical Economic Bulletin, An Undergraduate Journal
This paper investigates the relationship between crime and unemployment in China. The study incorporates the information, including data of the current crime rate, unemployment rate, income level, GDP growth, Gini index and urbanization rate, into a linear regression model to examine the influence of the unemployment rate on crime in China. The crime in China is measured by crime rate, which includes six specific types of crimes: homicide, assault, rape, robbery, theft and burglary. The results show that there is a positive relationship between crime and unemployment in China. When there is an increase in the unemployment rate, crime rate …
The Impact Of Fdi And Trade Openness On The Economic Growth Of The Transition Economies,
2014
Bryant University
The Impact Of Fdi And Trade Openness On The Economic Growth Of The Transition Economies, Regina Castro
Empirical Economic Bulletin, An Undergraduate Journal
This paper examines effects of FDI inflows and trade openness on economic growth of three former Soviet Union economies: Kazakhstan, Armenia and Ukraine. The study uses a regression model that incorporates data sets for the period from 1992 to 2011 obtained from the World Bank. The regression result indicates that FDI inflows are positively correlated to the economic growth of the transition economies. However, impact of FDI would vary for each specific country depending on the degree of capacity of the host country to use FDI efficiently. Trade openness has also a positive effect on the real GDP per capita …
The Predictive Power Of Commodity Futures Prices On South American Equity Markets,
2014
Bryant University
The Predictive Power Of Commodity Futures Prices On South American Equity Markets, Aadithyan Manivannan
Empirical Economic Bulletin, An Undergraduate Journal
The purpose of this paper is to examine the relationship between the futures United States futures market the returns on the South American stock market. In particular the paper focuses on three key commodities—industrial sugar, copper, and coffee. The study looks into methods to isolate the effect of the United States commodity market from the returns of the equity exchanges in both the United States and South America. Once isolated, the relationship between the selected commodities and South American stock market returns can be estimated through quantitative analysis.
History, External Influence And Political Volatility In The Central African Republic (Car),
2014
University of Buea, Cameroon
History, External Influence And Political Volatility In The Central African Republic (Car), Henry Kam Kah
Journal for the Advancement of Developing Economies
This paper examines the complex involvement of neighbours and other states in the leadership or political crisis in the CAR through a content analysis. It further discusses the repercussions of this on the unity and leadership of the country. The CAR has, for a long time, been embroiled in a crisis that has impeded the unity of the country. It is a failed state in Africa to say the least, and the involvement of neighbouring and other states in the crisis in one way or the other has compounded the multifarious problems of this country. Some of these states have …
Masthead And Table Of Contents,
2014
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Masthead And Table Of Contents
Journal for the Advancement of Developing Economies
The Journal for the Advancement of Developing Economies (JADE) is sponsored by the Institute for the Advancement of Developing Economies (IADE). JADE is an academic journal that publishes research articles and case studies on innovation, entrepreneurship, and other social areas that will aid in the advancement of developing economies.
Assessment Of Land Use Dynamics And The Status Of Biodiversity Exploitation And Preservation In Nigeria,
2014
Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta
Assessment Of Land Use Dynamics And The Status Of Biodiversity Exploitation And Preservation In Nigeria, Abiodun Elijah Obayelu
Journal for the Advancement of Developing Economies
Land is the most important natural resource that affects every aspect of human life, while biodiversity constitutes the most important working component of a natural ecosystem. Land use and biodiversity are agricultural and ecological challenges presently facing Nigeria in her efforts at addressing the issue of agro-ecosystem transformation and sustainable land productivity. This study employed secondary sources of information to assess land reform act in Nigeria, the methodological framework to analyze the linkages between land use change and biodiversity, effects of land use on biodiversity, status of biodiversity and suggests ways to solving land use problems and biodiversity loss. Findings …
Ubiquitous Consumer-Centric System To Combating Product Counterfeiting And Boosting Entrepreneurship In Developing Economies,
2014
Saint Leo University
Ubiquitous Consumer-Centric System To Combating Product Counterfeiting And Boosting Entrepreneurship In Developing Economies, Kingsley C. Nwosu
Journal for the Advancement of Developing Economies
Counterfeiting has been a menacing problem to global economies; however, it has been more devastating to developing and under-developed countries as a result of its impacts on various aspects of the economic development and health conditions of those countries. The consequences are abundantly documented, evidential and troubling. In addition to the fact that counterfeiting results in distribution of fake, cheap, and substandard products, it has very dissuasive effects on the entrepreneurial fabrics of a society. As various governments and agencies attempt to combat the menace and mitigate the consequences, the perpetuators are becoming even more sophisticated and resolute – encouraged …
Determinants Of Non-Oil Export And Economic Growth In Nigeria: An Application Of The Bound Test Approach,
2014
Federal University Wukari
Determinants Of Non-Oil Export And Economic Growth In Nigeria: An Application Of The Bound Test Approach, Samson Adeniyi Aladejare, Abdulwahab Saidi
Journal for the Advancement of Developing Economies
The effects of the recent global economic crises on Nigeria’s economy have reaffirmed the urgent need for economic diversification in the country. Although no country is immune to such global crises, the over reliance on oil export revenue by Nigeria expose her economy excessively to external shocks. Therefore, this research examines the impact of aggregate non-oil sector and its determinant on economic growth. The bound test approach was explored to examine the long and short run effects of the non-oil export and its ensuing determinants. The result reveals a significant effect of non-oil export on economic growth in both the …
European Union And African Union: A Study Of Regionalism For Global Integration And Development,
2014
University of South Africa
European Union And African Union: A Study Of Regionalism For Global Integration And Development, Soji Oyeranmi
Journal for the Advancement of Developing Economies
Scholars of international political economy have made remarkable inroad into the study of comparative integration endeavors across the globe. For examples, over the last few years, comparative studies of the North Atlantic Free Trade Area (NAFTA) and the European Union (EU) had been undertaken to reveal the factors that facilitated the success of each organization in their integration efforts at the regional level. Also a comparative study of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) and the European Union has also been undertaken. However, very little effort has been made to reveal the impact or power of regionalism on African development. …
The Role Of Underutilized Fish In New England's Seafood System,
2014
Colby College
The Role Of Underutilized Fish In New England's Seafood System, Taylor Witkin
Honors Theses
The global fisheries crisis has led to an increasing recognition for the need to relieve pressure on overfished, popular food fish stocks. Opportunities exist to shift consumer demand toward more sustainable choices, including fish that may be locally abundant. Attempts have been made to market underused fish (sometimes termed “trash fish”) that represent more sustainable alternatives; however, it is unclear whether consumers will choose to purchase these more sustainable options, particularly if underused fish are also unfamiliar. Chapter 1 reviews existing research and current issues surrounding sustainable seafood and the recent shift toward local, abundant, undervalued species in New England’s …
Family Dynamics In Vietnam,
2014
Connecticut College
