A Model Of Voluntary Turnover For New Hires In State Government,
2010
Lynchburg College
A Model Of Voluntary Turnover For New Hires In State Government, Reese M. Thompson
Undergraduate Theses and Capstone Projects
Why do new hires have a tendency to voluntarily quit their jobs more than tenured employees? This question has important implications for organizations and human resource managers who have to develop and implement human resource management (HRM) strategies that are designed to recruit and retain the best employees. An underlying theme of turnover research is that voluntary turnover is a negative outcome for an organization. While it has been suggested and established that job tenure affects turnover (Lewis, 1991; Cohen, 1993), very little research has been undertaken regarding the specific factors that drive retention of new hires (Shipp, Payne, & …
Economic Outlook 2010: Innovation,
2010
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Economic Outlook 2010: Innovation, Connie I. Reimers-Hild
Kimmel Education and Research Center: Presentations and White Papers
This article discusses the importance of innovation to individuals and the overall economy.
Determinants Of Hyperinflation: An Analysis Of Argentina,
2010
Bryant University
Determinants Of Hyperinflation: An Analysis Of Argentina, Eric Fudge
Empirical Economic Bulletin, An Undergraduate Journal
This paper examines the history of inflation rates in Argentina compared to other economic factors, including: GDP, national budget, money supply, exchange rate, and unemployment levels. Using data from the World Bank and Centre of International Economics this paper will give insight into some of the causes of high inflation levels that were evident in Argentina throughout the 1980s, peaking with hyperinflation in 1989 and 1990. Results from analyzing statistics pertaining to Argentina’s economy from 1980 to present suggest that perpetual budget deficits led the government to print money more rapidly, causing a significant decrease in currency valuation and thus …
Endogenous Oca (Optimum Currency Area) Analysis And The Early Euro Experience,
2010
Claremont Graduate University
Endogenous Oca (Optimum Currency Area) Analysis And The Early Euro Experience, Thomas D. Willett, Orawan Permpoon, Clas Wihlborg
Business Faculty Articles and Research
Some have argued that the endogenous responses to the formation of a currency area are so strong that one need not worry about optimum currency area conditions ex ante. We argue that this is much too strong a conclusion. We draw on a number of recent studies to evaluate the endogeneity experiences of the eurozone in three major areas; trade flows, business cycle synchronisation and structural reforms to improve labour and product market flexibility. Simple before-and-after comparisons are insufficient for analysis of endogeneity. The experiences of non-euro Western European economies suggest that broader trends also had considerable influence on trade …
The Crime Rate In America: How Influential Is The Economy In Affecting The Level Of Crime?,
2010
Bryant University
The Crime Rate In America: How Influential Is The Economy In Affecting The Level Of Crime?, Joseph Kuhar
Empirical Economic Bulletin, An Undergraduate Journal
This paper explores the determinants of the crime rate, and whether or not the economy and its many indicators play a substantial role in affecting this rate. Many factors affect the crime rate in a given country/state/area including the number of police, the rate at which crime is reported, as well as the population. This paper will explore the following variables: the crime rate (dependent), number of police, conditions that affect the crime rate, the reported crime rate, and the reporting rate. It will also analyze the following economic conditions and whether or not they have a substantial effect on …
The Effect Of Education On Property Crime Across State,
2010
Bryant University
The Effect Of Education On Property Crime Across State, Wes Andrews
Empirical Economic Bulletin, An Undergraduate Journal
This paper investigates the effects/importance of these independent variables (High School Graduation Rate, GDP growth Rate, GDP per capita, expenditures per capita in terms of police force, expenditures per capita in terms of the court system, employment rate, percentage of people with college degrees, and the average wage rate) on property crimes across the 50 states. The study will use OLS in order to examine the influence of these variables. Based on reviews of other similar studies it is expected that there is a negative correlation between the amount of schooling and property crime.
The Long-Run Relationship Between Inflation And Unemployment In Malaysia,
2010
Bryant University
The Long-Run Relationship Between Inflation And Unemployment In Malaysia, Matthew Tremblay
Empirical Economic Bulletin, An Undergraduate Journal
This paper investigates the long-run relationship between inflation and unemployment in the economy of Malaysia between 1972 and 2004. Basing my model off of an investigation by Fair (1997), this study will attempt to quantify the relationship between inflation rates, unemployment, wage rates, changes in production, and a measure of demand pressure. Using macro-level data from various sources, it is expected that the results will suggest periods of high inflation are directly related to high unemployment, decreased wage rates, lower production levels, and substantially weak demand pressures.
The Impact Of Socioeconomic And Environmental Factors On Infant Mortality In The U.S.,
2010
Bryant University
The Impact Of Socioeconomic And Environmental Factors On Infant Mortality In The U.S., Tai Abukasis
Empirical Economic Bulletin, An Undergraduate Journal
This paper examines socioeconomic and environmental agents that may affect infant mortality rates among Whites, Blacks, and Hispanics in the United States. Data was collected at the state level from both federal and private databases. Three separate ordinary least squares regressions were taken for each of the aforementioned demographics. The correlations between the independent variables and infant mortality were examined from a racially-based perspective to further evaluate potential underlying causes regarding geographic, financial, and environmental constituents. Analysis of the regressions revealed that particular variables affect the rate of infant deaths among races differently and that racial disparity continues to exist …
The Impact Of An Economic Recession On Etf Sectors: Which Etf Sectors Are Most Recession-Proof?,
2010
Bryant University
The Impact Of An Economic Recession On Etf Sectors: Which Etf Sectors Are Most Recession-Proof?, Salvatore Galbo
Empirical Economic Bulletin, An Undergraduate Journal
This paper investigates which ETF sectors are most recession-proof by focusing on sector performance and finding the possibility of a positive or negative correlation between specific sectors and the overall market performance during such recessionary times. The study compares the percentage gain or loss by each ETF sector with regression analysis to determine which sectors perform better than the overall market performance during an economic downturn. The study incorporates the most recent recession and the recession during 2001, when the technology bubble burst occurred, to find any relevance and/or consistency in my study. The results show that out of all …
Labor Productivity, Inflation, And Unemployment's Relationship With Wage Formation In The United States,
2010
Bryant University
Labor Productivity, Inflation, And Unemployment's Relationship With Wage Formation In The United States, Peter Longhi
Empirical Economic Bulletin, An Undergraduate Journal
This paper discusses unemployment, labor productivity and inflation’s effect on wage formation in the United States. This paper looks at a very well researched topic of wage formations relation to unemployment and labor productivity to see if there is a long term homogenous relationship between the wage levels and the dependent variables. By using quarterly data from 1996 to 2009, I will attempt to observe if wages are following the classical theoretical relationship in the United States. The specified time period will allow us to observe a distinct boom and bust in the economy. I expect to find a long …
What Drives The United States Housing Starts,
2010
Bryant University
What Drives The United States Housing Starts, Myles Ojala
Empirical Economic Bulletin, An Undergraduate Journal
This paper examines the determinants of new housing starts within the United States. Using recent monthly data, this study will consider factors such as residential building permits, long and short-term mortgage rates, savings rates, and mortgage availability, to show how each of these variables influence the U.S housing market in the form of residential housing starts. Using a VAR model, this paper will show the impact that the vector variables have on each other, and especially, housing starts. By using a split set of data, this paper will also show the impact of the vector variables on housing starts during …
Factors Effecting Gdp Growth In Member States Of The European Union,
2010
Bryant University
Factors Effecting Gdp Growth In Member States Of The European Union, Kris Mortimer
Empirical Economic Bulletin, An Undergraduate Journal
This paper investigates the GDP growth in member states of the European Union from 1978 until 2007. As most people are well aware of, GDP is calculated by the sum of consumption, government expenditure, investment, and net exports. The research conducted for this paper intends to discover what other variables have affected GDP growth in the past 30 years. The variables used in this paper include the public expenditure on education, total population, inflation, percentage of population who are adolescents (0-14), adults (15-64), or elderly (65+). Today there are twenty-seven member states in the Union from which I have compiled …
An Analysis Of Gender Based Wage Differential Among Teachers In The United States,
2010
Bryant University
An Analysis Of Gender Based Wage Differential Among Teachers In The United States, Kendal Glen Cehanowicz
Empirical Economic Bulletin, An Undergraduate Journal
Do teachers with similar experience and age but different genders earn the same income? This study investigates the income of teachers relative to their age, education, experience, race and gender. Studies have shown that inequality in the gender wage gap is a trend which closed for almost two decades, but has recently widened again. This study identifies a specific line of work where injustice can be seen and aims to bring this knowledge to light. The Current Population Survey (CPS) data set from 2005-2009 will be used for this study. This study finds empirical evidence that gender differences do in …
Determinants Of Savings In Latin American Countries,
2010
Bryant University
Determinants Of Savings In Latin American Countries, Jamie Walker
Empirical Economic Bulletin, An Undergraduate Journal
This paper investigates the determinants of the Savings per capita in Latin American Countries during the years 2002 to 2005 and their significance. Using these years provides a look at how the Latin American Countries emerged from an inflation prone society in the 1990’s to a diverse economic body according to Hernan Buchi the former finance minister of Chile. The study takes several models and applies them towards the Latin American Countries of Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Uruguay, and Venezuela. The study will use macro-level data to determine which of …
The Correlation Of Monetary Policy, Inflation And Stock Returns During Periods Of Inflation And Deflation,
2010
Bryant University
The Correlation Of Monetary Policy, Inflation And Stock Returns During Periods Of Inflation And Deflation, Jason Megaro
Empirical Economic Bulletin, An Undergraduate Journal
This paper examines the debated issue of the existence of a relationship between a country’s monetary policy and the relative stock market and stock returns. Specifically, the paper examines the affect and correlation of overnight interest rate (known as federal funds rate in U.S.), inflationary rate and stock returns on and with each other, respectively, during periods of inflation and deflation. The deflationary period investigated is the period of deflation in Japan and the inflationary period examined is over the last decade in the United States. The analysis is performed using multivariate VAR/VEC co-integrating specifications to supplement the results from …
Determinants Of Teen Pregnancy: An Empirical Assessment Of Oecd Countries,
2010
Bryant University
Determinants Of Teen Pregnancy: An Empirical Assessment Of Oecd Countries, Maxine Pamela Outerbridge
Empirical Economic Bulletin, An Undergraduate Journal
This research paper investigates the determinants of teen pregnancy to uncover potential correlations among several social and economic factors. The study incorporates empirical data into a multivariate linear regression model to examine the impact of various socioeconomic variables such as education, income, health expenditure, abortion rates, and derive a comparison of the status of teen pregnancies among OECD countries. This study expands earlier research that concentrated on several of the most developed nations by emphasizing the socioeconomic status of women throughout the OECD members and uncovering the significance of governmental initiatives to improve such status. This study also aims to …
The Determinants Of Foreign Direct Investment: Evidence From Latin America And The Caribbean,
2010
Bryant University
The Determinants Of Foreign Direct Investment: Evidence From Latin America And The Caribbean, Nicholas Colongeli
Empirical Economic Bulletin, An Undergraduate Journal
This paper investigates the impact of determinants on the inflows of FDI to the Latin American and Caribbean region. The study incorporates cross-country information to describe incentives influencing flows of FDI into the region from 1992 - 2008. Factors are modeled using a least-squared regression model and are determined as significant. The results from the research and tests performed emphasize the correlation between specific economic indicators and flows of FDI. Using macro – level data from various sources, the results generally suggest that factors such as degree of openness and market size have a positive correlation with FDI flows; whereas, …
Energy Consumption, Fdi, Government Effectiveness Economic Growth.,
2010
Bryant University
Energy Consumption, Fdi, Government Effectiveness Economic Growth., Aaron Borges
Empirical Economic Bulletin, An Undergraduate Journal
The availability of energy is essential in initiating and sustaining economic growth. FDI has also been positively linked to economic growth although some argue that economic growth promotes FDI. Studies examining the government effectiveness of nations have suggested FDI is more effective and energy resources are used more effectively when a country has solid governance. While studies have examined these aforementioned macroeconomic issues, there is no empirical study that examines all these variants within the same model. This paper investigates these factors and their effect on economic growth throughout 50 nations for the year of 2005. Economic growth is calculated …
Determinants Of Female Labor Force Participation In United States,
2010
Bryant University
Determinants Of Female Labor Force Participation In United States, Dongni Wan
Empirical Economic Bulletin, An Undergraduate Journal
This paper is trying to discover the determinants of female labor force participation in United States from the year 2000 to 2009. The study contains over 1 million observations through-out the 4 business cycles and the household data from Current Population Survey (CPS) suggested that female labor force participation in the United States was influenced by several factors, namely, educational attainment, family income, marital status, age, race, number of children in the household. Women with higher education level and from wealthier households have a greater tendency of joining the labor force while those with only high school or lower degree …
Why You Pay What You Pay At The Pump,
2010
Bryant University
Why You Pay What You Pay At The Pump, Jason Orne
Empirical Economic Bulletin, An Undergraduate Journal
This paper investigates several factors that strongly influence the day to day consumer price of Gasoline in America. This study incorporates existing information on the most likely variables that should influence gasoline prices from the beginning of 2006 to the very end of 2009. The study looks at contributing factors that include the average price of gasoline from the week before (pennies per gallon), the current weeks average oil price (Dollars per barrel), the previous weeks average oil price (Dollars per barrel), and the US production, and consumption of gasoline (1000 barrels per day). Using macro-level data from the US …
