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An Analysis of the Environmental Kuznets Curve Using Time Series Data
(2007)The environmental Kuznets curve attempts to describe the progression of a country's environmental quality as it develops economically. This curve suggests that pollution will first increase and then decrease as development ... -
An Analysis of the Essential Tools Used in Running DeNooyer Chevrolet
(1998)This document contains more than my senior thesis, it is a record of my family history. Through working with my father, I have learned the value of being part of a family business. Our relationship has also enabled him ... -
An Analysis of the Feasibility of Solar Energy as a Viable Energy Source
(2012)This paper attempts to find if solar energy is economically, socially, and politically feasible. Fossil fuels, the energy sources that fuel our world, are exhaustible, expensive, and harmful. In contrast, alternative ... -
Analysis of the Financial Instruments of Northwestern Mutual
(2012)I worked for Northwestern Mutual Financial Network, a financial intermediary that helps individuals achieve their financial needs and overarching goals. They accomplish these feats as a holistic financial planning firm. ... -
An Analysis of the IncomeTax Policy and Foreign Trade Proposals of DonaldTrump and Hillary Clinton, and their effects on the Gross Domestic Product of the United States
(2016)The Republican and Democratic parties in the United States have always disagreed to an extent on what economic policies should be implemented to expand the national economy. Past historical trends show that Republicans ... -
An Analysis of the Interview Process through a Human Resource Internship
(2007)My summer internship experience consisted of having the privilege to view the job interview process, first hand, from a spectator basis. In addition to having this side line role to the interview, I was able to converse ... -
An Analysis of the Milwaukee Brewers' 2013 Voucher Program's Effect on Attendance
(2014)The 2013 MLB season was a particularly difficult season for the Milwaukee Brewers baseball organization. Poor season performance and Ryan Braun's performance enhancing drug scandal were difficult for the organization and ... -
An Analysis of the State of the Current American Health Care System Through the Study of Its History and Most Recent Quantative Data
(1992)For the past fifty years the American health care system has turned into an inefficient, expensive and in turn discriminatory system which is heading for destruction unless some major action is taken soon. Between 1965 and ... -
An Analysis of the Television Sports Programing Industry and The Profitability of the Consumer Electronic and Appliance Industry for the 1990's
(1991)The following paper is a two part analysis project involving different subjects. The first segment will discuss the television sports programing industry. It will focus on the economics involved with the leagues, ... -
An Analytical Approach to Improve Construction Estimates
(2016)The goal of this Senior Individualized Project was to use analytical methods to improve the construction estimation process. The analytical method used in this SIP is past project historical analysis, generally defined as, ... -
Analyzing Fan Attendance After Lockouts
(2012)The author examines lockouts in the four major professional sports leagues in the United States, and the effect they have on future fan attendance in the short-term and long-term. To clarify, a lockout in professional ... -
Analyzing Potential Economic Impacts of Sporting Mega Events
(2016)The growth of global sporting events has been substantial, with countries dedicating billions of dollars towards an event that lasts roughly a month. This study gathers data on three economic indicators and analyzes the ... -
Analyzing Trade Margins in a Competitive Market
(2012)During recessionary periods of low demand and high levels of competition, corporations must study and become aware of every detail in their business to maximize profitability and reduce the effects of the economic recession. ... -
Antitrust Policy and Professional Sports
(2008)From an early age, I've always had an immense interest in the law, particularly the profession of an attorney. From an even earlier age, I've been an avid fan and participant of the sporting world. While doing my externship ... -
"Apex Performance," A Business Plan and Industry Study of the Health and Fitness Training Services in Saline and Ann Arbor, Michigan
(2014)The aim of this SIP is to answer two research questions; what is the feasibility for the economy of Saline, Michigan to support a strength and conditioning business, and regardless of feasibility, how would one construct ... -
Application of Benefit-Cost Analysis to Urban Renewal
(1970)The objective of this paper is to examine the application of benefit-cost analysis to Urban Renewal and from this examination to attempt to answer the following questions. -
An Application of Methods to Real, Personal, and Intangible Property Valuation
(1995)In the summer of 1995, Timothy Moffit, my business administration professor and academic advisor at Kalamazoo College, approached me with an offer to work with him at his private practice during the fall assisting him in ... -
An Application of the Modern Quantity Theory to the Canadian Economy
(1967)This study was originally intended to cover the years from 1900 until the present. Eventually, however, it became quite apparent that all the necessary data was not available for the years prior to 1926. Good data was ... -
Applied Management Skills in the Area of Equestrian Competition
(1999)There were a number of reasons that I chose this opportunity for my SIP. Probably the largest reason I chose this was the fact that this is a field of work that interests me a great deal. I am excited about pursuing a ...