Land As Power, An Analysis Of Female Land Inheritance And Intrahousehold Bargaining In Rwanda,
2014
The University of San Francisco
Land As Power, An Analysis Of Female Land Inheritance And Intrahousehold Bargaining In Rwanda, Eric Adebayo
Master's Theses
Do increased levels of female land inheritance lead to increases in female intrahousehold bargaining power? Analysis of an expansive Rwandan household survey dataset from 2010-2011 suggests that female land inheritances are positively associated with female intrahousehold bargaining power. The results support the relative efficacy of intrahousehold bargaining models over that of unitary household models. The findings have implications for Rwandan lawmakers debating changes to the country's “Succession law” which makes gender discrimination in land inheritance illegal. This is the first paper of its kind to estimate female land inheritance's effect on bargaining power in Rwanda.
Historical Health Conditions In Major Us Cities: The Hue Data Set,
2014
The University of Illinois at Chicago
Historical Health Conditions In Major Us Cities: The Hue Data Set, Carlos Villareal, Brian Bettenhausen, Eric Hanss, Jonathan Hersh
Economics Faculty Articles and Research
The Historical Urban Ecological data set is a new resource detailing health and environmental conditions within seven major U.S. cities during the study period from 1830 to 1930. Researchers collected and digitized ward-level data from annual reports of municipal departments that detail the epidemiological, economic, and demographic conditions within each city. They then drafted new geographic information system data to link the tabular records to ward geographies. These data provide a new foundation to revisit questions surrounding the urban mortality transition and the growth of U.S. cities.
Economic Voting, Sociotropic Vs. Checkbook: Cases From Greece And Germany,
2014
Bemidji State University
Economic Voting, Sociotropic Vs. Checkbook: Cases From Greece And Germany, Matthew Coen-Tuff
Political Science Theses and Capstones
Economic voting, the theory that when the economy is good the party in control gains support and when the economy is bad the party in power suffers. This is a simplistic definition and economic voting is so much more. In this paper I seek to prove how economic voting can be broken down into two categories, sociotropic and checkbook. I do this by looking at two countries in very different situation. Greece is a country going through economic turmoil and is constantly changing which party is in control of the government. It has been suffering especially hard from a debt …
Employment Protection And Income Inequality: Is There A Role For The Informal Sector?,
2014
University of Ioannina, Greece
Employment Protection And Income Inequality: Is There A Role For The Informal Sector?, Eleni Gkinni, Eleni Vasilaki
Undergraduate Economic Review
This paper seeks to examine the effect of employment protection on income inequality. By employing the employment protection data developed by Botero et al. (2004) as well as well established measures of economic inequality for a sample of 83 countries, our analysis suggests that increased employment protection is negatively associated with income inequality. This relationship remains highly robust across several different specifications and estimation methods. In addition, our analysis places the spotlight on the role of the informal economy and investigates how the presence of informal sector may affect the above mentioned relationship. Our results suggest that in the presence …
Which Extramural Scientists Were Funded By Nih From Its Arra Funds?,
2014
New York State Department of Health
Which Extramural Scientists Were Funded By Nih From Its Arra Funds?, Martin D. Sorin, Randall Hannum
Publications and Research
NIH distributed $10 billion of ARRA research funds among Principal Investigators (PIs) in 2009-2010. We studied how well the program achieved the goal of creating and retaining jobs. To analyze the distribution of ARRA funding among PIs, they were categorized in two ways: One was based on their history of research funding; the other on the type of funding, ARRA and non-ARRA, each received in 2009 and 2010. These classifications provide insights into who received ARRA funding and how many research PI jobs were created or retained. We found that the majority of ARRA award recipients already had grants and …
Game Theory Meets The Humanities And Both Win Or Book Review: Game Theory And The Humanities: Bridging Two Worlds, By Steven J. Brams,
2014
Gordon College
Game Theory Meets The Humanities And Both Win Or Book Review: Game Theory And The Humanities: Bridging Two Worlds, By Steven J. Brams, Karl-Dieter Crisman
Journal of Humanistic Mathematics
This review discusses Brams' wide-ranging book Game Theory and the Humanities and gives some basic examples of the methodology and style, including how the Theory of Moves contributes to understanding such games.
Contingent Valuation Methodology: Evaluation Of Benefits Of Improving Water Quality In The Lake Tai Region,
2014
Illinois Wesleyan University
Contingent Valuation Methodology: Evaluation Of Benefits Of Improving Water Quality In The Lake Tai Region, Zongda Tu
Undergraduate Economic Review
Environmental economics is a relatively new field in the subject of economics. While the developing countries are growing and developing rapidly, the conflict between economic development and environmental preservation is becoming more and more irreconcilable. This methodology paper addresses the relationship between the water quality in the Lake Tai Region in China and economic benefits, and presents the contingent valuation methdology (CVM) to evaluate benefits.
An Analysis Of A High School Dropout In The United States,
2014
Bryant University
An Analysis Of A High School Dropout In The United States, Matthew Walsh
Empirical Economic Bulletin, An Undergraduate Journal
The study explores the socioeconomic factors that lead to a student dropping out of high school. Unlike other papers this study focuses on the whole United States and the three primary ethnic groups within the country. Data from the National Center for Education Statistics, is used to investigate the crisis facing the future of the American economy across all fifty states. The results show that socioeconomic differences are predictive in the probability of a high school student dropping out prior to graduation
Demographics On Crime: A Look At The U.S.A.,
2014
Bryant University
Demographics On Crime: A Look At The U.S.A., Nicolas Eceizabarrena
Empirical Economic Bulletin, An Undergraduate Journal
This study aims to identify how change in social indicators and demographics affect crime, more specifically, the number of aggravated assaults. As policy makers attempt to reduce crime to improve social conditions, changes to social indicator and demographic variables would allow quantifying these changes. This study uses a cross-sectional data set for the fifty states in the United States of America for the 2005 period.
Central Bank Of Nigeria Annual Report And Statement Of Accounts For The Year Ended 31st December 2014,
2014
Central Bank of Nigeria
Central Bank Of Nigeria Annual Report And Statement Of Accounts For The Year Ended 31st December 2014, Central Bank Of Nigeria
CBN Annual Report
Annual Report and Financial Statements of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for the year ended 31st December, 2014. In general, 2014 has been a very eventful and challenging year for the Bank, the country, and the world at large. In the course of the year, the Bank underwent significant changes in its governance composition. In 2014, the global economy witnessed considerable vulnerabilities characterized by fragile growth and weak economic outlook. Global growth recovery was modest and continued to be threatened by strong downside risks, as a result of sharp drop in commodity prices, escalating geo-political tensions, and heightening threats …
Socioeconomic Determinants Of Violent Crime Rates In The U.S.,
2014
Bryant University
Socioeconomic Determinants Of Violent Crime Rates In The U.S., Jacob Gesin
Empirical Economic Bulletin, An Undergraduate Journal
This paper looks into socioeconomic factors affecting three racial groups within the United States, and the possibility of their effects on rates of violent crime. This study incorporates US census data in conjunction with FBI crime statistics in order to identify a correlation between select sociological variables experienced by different racial groups, and the rates of violent crime committed within those groups. Based on metropolitan areas by state for the year of 2012, the results of this study show that socioeconomic and family factors have a significant effect on violent crime rates regardless of race. Furthermore, violent crime rate gaps …
Remittances And Economic Growth In Mexico: Long Term Implications,
2014
Bryant University
Remittances And Economic Growth In Mexico: Long Term Implications, Sean Lambert
Empirical Economic Bulletin, An Undergraduate Journal
This paper examines the impact of remittances on economic growth by looking at time series data from 1960 to 2012 from the country of Mexico. Using the OLS method, these data will be analyzed to see what the long term impact of remittances have been on the growth rate of Mexico. Drawing from the heavily established literature in the field of growth economics, this paper attempts to show the relevance of such theory in the case of the well documented phenomenon of remittances. Mexico is the world’s fourth largest net recipient of remittance inflows and the third largest trading partner …
The Effects Of The First Round Of Quantitative Easing On Stock Prices In The United States,
2014
Bryant University
The Effects Of The First Round Of Quantitative Easing On Stock Prices In The United States, William Manak
Empirical Economic Bulletin, An Undergraduate Journal
This paper examines the effects that the first round of the large-scale assert purchases known as Quantitative Easing (QE1) had on US stock prices. The paper focuses on the time period starting from the announcement of QE1 to before the second round of Quantitative Easing had been announced. This paper hopes to find a significant effect of stock prices in China as well as the exchange rate between the two countries, as the US and China are major trade partners. The effects of Chinese stocks and the exchange rate will be compared to the lower interest rates that had resulted …
The Effect Of Extending Unemployment Insurance Benefits On Northeast State Unemployment Rates,
2014
Bryant University
The Effect Of Extending Unemployment Insurance Benefits On Northeast State Unemployment Rates, Guillaume Sabourin
Empirical Economic Bulletin, An Undergraduate Journal
This paper investigates the effect of changes in the length of unemployment benefits on the unemployment rates of 10 northeast US states. This study includes the most likely variables that would influence the unemployment rate during the time span preceding and following the recent recession. The study observes various contributing factors to unemployment including median income, state GDP, demographics, education, and the construction, manufacturing, and financial services rate for each state. Using state-level data from government sources and a fixed effects empirical model, results suggest that unemployment benefit extensions result in a small but statistically significant increase in the unemployment …
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.
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 …
