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An Econometric Analysis of the Impacts of China's One-child Policy on Population Trends from 1960-2010

Gurney, Zoe (2023-03-01)

This paper uses OLS regression to investigate the “successfulness” of China’s One-Child Policy, focusing on fertility rate trends, using population data from 1960 through 2010. We find that, over time, fertility rate and ...

Econometric Analysis of the Relationship Between Domestic Economic Growth and Levels of Inflow of Remittances Among Developing Countries

Naskovski, Mihail (2021-12-01)

The international global migration has produced an exponential growth of remittances, which can be defined as the transfer of funds from one country to another. Remittances have grown as a consequence of the increasing ...

Econometric Analysis of the Relationship Between English Premier League Teams' Transfer Market Activity and Levels of On-field Performance

Williams, Tariq (2022-11-01)

The transfer market and player transfers play a central role in the realm of football and even more so in the English premier league which is often referred to as the paragon of football leagues. Though the transfer market ...

An Econometric and Experiential Analysis of the Recycling Industry

Menoian, David M. (2012)

Royal Oak Recycling is an independent recycling company located in Royal Oak, Michigan. The author spent the summer of 2012 assisting the management team, specifically Habib and Ed Mamou (owner and vice-president respectively), ...

Econometric Estimates of the Liquidity Trap Hypothesis

Panigay, Stacy L. (1992)

During my SIP quarter I held a full time internship with Data Resources Incorporated (DRI) in the main office in Lexington, Massachusetts. I was hired as a research assistant and expected to perform the same duties as ...

An Economic Analysis of Environmental Degradation with Application to Policies of Conservation and Preservation in Costa Rica

Hammond, Steven L., II (1992)

The purpose of this project is to explore the dichotomy between preserved zones and their unprotected surroundings in Costa Rica. An attempt is made to explain the problem of environmental degradation from an economic ...

An Economic Analysis of Government Regulation of the Taxicab Industry

Clark, Greyser (2009)

Various countries over the years have tried different economic systems, all looking to find the most successful solution to meet their needs and help advance their people. The different economic models range from the ...

An Economic Analysis of the Effectiveness of Food and Beverage Taxes as a Deterrent of the Obesity Epidemic in the United States

Reeves, Chloe (2010)

The obesity epidemic in the United States has become a large problem over the last thirty years. Because the full cost of obesity is not felt by the obese consumer but is passed on to the entire population through health ...

An Economic Analysis of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan's Seven Year Program for Economic Development 1964-1970

Coleman, Lester (1965)

It is the purpose of this paper to examine Jordan's latest economic planning attempt. This is a seven year program which covers the years 1964 through 1970, hereafter the Plan. The Plan was prepared by the Jordanian ...

An Economic Analysis of the International Ivory Ban as Applied to Garrett hardin's "Tragedy of the Commons"

Kellar, Douglas Eric (1990)

"Some look at elephants and celebrate the· majesty of nature. Others see only jewelry, ornaments, personal seals, dice, piano . keys, billiard balls and knife handles that can be fashioned from an elephant's massive ...

Economic Analysis: Pine Ridge Resource Center, Saginaw, Michigan

McKinney, Jason Cory (1995)

Initially, I will reflect on my senior individualized project in which I had the opportunity to work alongside masterful business men that had invested hundreds of hours in a multi-million dollar business venture that ...

Economic Analysis: No-Fault Insurance; Specifically Looking Into the State of Michigan

Helfmann, Erick (2012)

My time at the internship was spent mostly working with day-to-day tasks at the office. Things like helping with constituent affairs, dealing with scheduling matters and writing tributes was how the majority of my time was ...

The Economic and Administrative Advantages and Disadvantages of Public Vs. Private Steam and Power Supply -- Analysis of a Conflict Involving Western Michigan University, The Kalamazoo State Hospital and Consumers Power Company

Peters, James (1966)

Economic and Business Aspects of the Emerging Open Source Software Trend

Miller, Brian J. (1998)

The author describes the changes in business planning and marketing related to the production of open source software such as the Linux computer platform.

Economic and Demographic Changes Resulting From Trade Policy and Globalization Reform in Mexico and Mexico City From 1960-2002

Alvarez-Mares, Cesar (2012)

Through out its history, Mexico has undergone many reform changes that have effected the organization and function of the country's major cities. This paper focuses on Mexico City (Zona Metropolitana de Ia Ciudad de ...

The Economic and Environmental Catastrophe of Food Waste and How It Can Be Mitigated

Bryant, Thomas (2017)

Food waste occurs all along the supply chain and amounts to over a billion tons per year worldwide. This loss represents inefficient processing and negligent attitudes towards conservation and providing for those in need. ...

The Economic and Environmental Impact of Sustainable Building : A Life Cycle Analysis Using the Arcus Center as a Case Study

Laverenz, Andrew (2017)

There is currently a stigma related to the construction of green, sustainable buildings. In the past, sustainable technology was far too expensive to yield a return on investment. This discouraged architects from incorporating ...