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The Influence of State Level Variation in Maternity Leave Policies on U.S. Mothers’ Labor Force Participation

Creator:: Clark, Clair Elizabeth
Abstract:: The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 guarantees mothers twelve weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave to care for and bond with a newborn child, however, upon implementation only 45 percent of workers were covered by this law due to strict eligibility requirements and the proportion of eligible workers is...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: Clair Elizabeth Clark presented on June 12th, 2013 APPROVED: Sally K. Gallagher

Does Market Liberalization Lead to Lower Household Electricity Rates? An Empirical Analysis of the European Union Member-States.

Creator:: Vugniavyi, Iaroslav
Abstract:: Liberalization of electricity markets has become a dominant energy sector reform for most of the European Union (EU) countries since 1990s. Despite initial expectations that liberalization will reduce electricity prices and strengthen overall energy security, outcomes of the deregulation reforms proved to be unclear and even contradictory. This study seeks...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: Dr. Alison Johnston, representing Political Science Dr. Vijayanand Satyal

The Involvement Disadvantage: The Effects of Welfare Program Enrollment and Poverty on Familial Involvement

Creator:: Carroll, Joanna Michelle
Abstract:: The negative effects of poverty on childhood academic outcomes are well documented by current research. Children in poverty experience pronounced positive effects of familial involvement on these same academic outcomes. Unfortunately children in poverty experience low levels of familial involvement. Current familial involvement policy is centered in the school environment....
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: : Mark Edwards, representing Sociology Alison Johnston, representing Political Science

Does Medium of Instruction Matter? A Propensity Score Analysis of the effect of English Medium Education on Students Learning Outcomes in India

Creator:: Murugesan, Sandeep Shankar
Abstract:: Over the past two decades there has been sharp increase in the demand for English-language skills in India. This led to a rapid expansion of English Medium Schools, more so in the private sector than the public sector. Recent studies have estimated the economic benefits of English-language skills but few...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: ______________________________________________________________ Dr. Alison Johston, Political Science

Voluntary Contributions to Public Schools in California: Growth, Distribution, and Equity

Creator:: Mattison, Chrysanthemum
Abstract:: California public schools receive 2-5% of their annual budget from education support organizations (ESOs), such as parent groups, booster clubs, and education foundations. Anecdotal evidence suggests voluntary contributions are in high demand due to shrinking budgets and because California’s highly centralized education funding system is insufficient to meet the demands...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: Education Alison Johnston, representing Political Science I understand that my essay

Public Perception of Natural Gas Export: The Jordan Cove Energy Project

Creator:: Mooney, Rachel L.
Abstract:: Fracking and natural gas have been widely studied in public opinion research over the years, but few studies evaluate natural gas export and the perceptions of its associated economic benefits and environmental risks. Since the shale revolution in the early 2000s, the U.S. transitioned from a net natural gas importer...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: , representing Sociology Alison Johnston, representing Political Science

Child Welfare: Determinants of a Child's Length of Stay in the System

Creator:: Llamas, Bianca
Abstract:: The child welfare system was established in the 1935 Social Security Act to help families and their children. Children have been the inspiration for protection and assistance among families especially those living in poverty. Previous research aims to analyze the associations between a child’s living arrangements and several child outcomes....
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: Llamas presented on Jan. 26, 2021. APPROVED: Mark Edwards, Committee Chair Alison

Evaluating the Social Equity Implications of Green Infrastructure for Urban Resilience

Creator:: Venable, Victoria
Abstract:: As the threat of climate change becomes more imminent and the role of cities in climate adaptation becomes clearer, urban resilience, the ability of a city or urban system to withstand a wide array of shocks and stresses, has gained increasing attention in climate adaptation policy and planning. Critics of...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: : Erika Wolters; Major Professor and Committee Chair Alison Johnston; Committee member Mark

Understanding policy change in hydropower development by using MSA: A case study of the Nu River Project, China

Creator:: Zhong, Huaxia
Abstract:: In 2003, due to the dramatic growth of economy, China’s National Development and Reform Commission proposed to build 13 dams on the Nu River to fulfill the nation’s rapidly growing demand for hydropower. The 13 dams that comprise the Nu River Project (NRP) are considered among the biggest hydropower development...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: Alison Johnston, representing Political Science Todd Pugatch, representing Economics I

Assessing the Effects of Gas Price and Tax Incentives on Promotion of Energy Efficient Vehicles: A Time Series Analysis

Creator:: Ding, Lin
Abstract:: Global warming is an increasingly serious problem around the world. To mitigate the influence of global warming on people’s lives, the Obama Administration put an emphasis on reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to mitigate global warming. The adoption of energy efficient vehicles, including hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), plug-in hybrid vehicles...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: . Tremblay, representing Economics Alison Johnston, representing Political Science

ScholarsArchive@OSU

The Influence of State Level Variation in Maternity Leave Policies on U.S. Mothers’ Labor Force Participation

Does Market Liberalization Lead to Lower Household Electricity Rates? An Empirical Analysis of the European Union Member-States.

The Involvement Disadvantage: The Effects of Welfare Program Enrollment and Poverty on Familial Involvement

Does Medium of Instruction Matter? A Propensity Score Analysis of the effect of English Medium Education on Students Learning Outcomes in India

Voluntary Contributions to Public Schools in California: Growth, Distribution, and Equity

Public Perception of Natural Gas Export: The Jordan Cove Energy Project

Child Welfare: Determinants of a Child's Length of Stay in the System

Evaluating the Social Equity Implications of Green Infrastructure for Urban Resilience

Understanding policy change in hydropower development by using MSA: A case study of the Nu River Project, China

Assessing the Effects of Gas Price and Tax Incentives on Promotion of Energy Efficient Vehicles: A Time Series Analysis

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