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  • Dangerous Cake 
    Atkinson, Nathan L. (2011-12-12)
    We explore the limitations of the CRRA utility speci cation as applied to cake-eating problems. We construct a set of conditions under which cake- eating problems have no optimal solution. Furthermore, we explore how a ...
  • The effect of energy efficiency on the demand for heat 
    Cleland, Andrew L. (2010-07-09)
    Increased efficiency of household energy-using appliances effectively lowers the price of the services these devices provide. Basic consumer theory predicts that ceteris paribus, these lower prices will increase usage, t ...
  • The effects of oil price shocks on U.S. inflation 
    Kilfoil, Natasha M. (2006-07-07)
    During the 1970’s the United States experienced several periods of high inflation that have been at least partially attributed to positive oil price shocks. The effectiveness of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Co ...
  • The effects of population age on trade 
    Peterson, Zack T. (2010-07-09)
    This paper empirically examines the effects of population aging on international trade using a cross-country panel data set for a select group of 22 OECD countries. Other recent studies have examined the effects of popul ...
  • Essays in semiparametric econometrics 
    Livingston, Olga Voyteshenko (2009-12-17)
    Two essays are focused on semiparametric econometric methods. The first essay investigates applicability of the smooth back tting estimator (SBE) to statistical analysis of residential energy consumption. The second ess ...
  • Essays on behavioral economics 
    Cao, Zheng (2011-07-06)
    This dissertation consists of two essays that address behavioral economics issues. In first chapter we analyze the effects of psychological pressure on performance using National Basketball Association (NBA) free throw ...
  • Essays on environment and the spatial distribution of economic activities 
    Wang, Chunhua (2008-08-14)
    Environmental quality and the spatial distribution of economic activities affect each other in many ways. The primary purpose of this dissertation is to contribute to understanding the complex interrelationship and its p ...
  • Essays on the effect of product recalls and mergers on firm performance 
    Yan, Wenfeng (2012-03-21)
    This dissertation investigates the effect of endogenous and exogenous events on firm behavior and performance. These are fundamental questions in economics. The contribution of this study is threefold. First, it provides ...
  • Generalized linear mixed models with censored covariates 
    Giovanini, John (2008-07-17)
    This dissertation is about statistical methods for data analysis using generalized linear mixed models (GLMMs) with censored covariates. Special attention in given to the particular problem of inference about age-speci ...
  • Middle school teachers’ use of a formative feedback guide in mathematics problem solving instruction 
    Strowbridge, Jessica (2008-05-29)
    The purpose of this study was to address the implementation fidelity of one part of a professional development model developed by the Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory (NWREL). Specifically, this research inves ...
  • Optimally managing a stochastic renewable resource under general economic conditions 
    McGough, Bruce; Plantinga, Andrew J.; Costello, Christopher (Berkeley Electronic Press, 2009-12-28)
    Empirical evidence indicates that environmental fluctuations have important effects on fisheries production. However, existing analytical solutions of stochastic fisheries models have been produced only under highly si ...
  • Parking policy with heterogeneous agents 
    Spratt, Jake (2007-10-03)
    This paper investigates the potential welfare gains resulting from variable parking fees in the presence of heterogeneous agents. We begin by defining a modified linear city model with two lots located at separate dist ...
  • Policy Shifting at the Federal Reserve Bank: A Punctuated-Equilibrium Perspective 
    Campbell, Michael (2010-09-27)
    A considerable amount of research and literature exists that attempt to explain the policymaking processes of central banks and, in particular, the Federal Reserve Bank (FRB). As with those studies, the purpose of this s ...
  • Splittings of skeletal homotopy modules 
    Seaders, Nicole Sheree (2011-04-13)
    This thesis is devoted to determining structure results on a group relative to a subgroup, using information about the kernel of the boundary map of associated free resolutions. If Y is a CW-complex with homotopy type K( ...
  • Timelines for English language acquisition : a study of the rates of second language acquisition among Hispanic English language learners including exceptionalities 
    Dixon, Jennifer J. (2011-07-22)
    This study explores No Child Left Behind's required timetable for English language learners (ELLs) to reach English language proficiency within five years, as outlined in the Annual Measurable Achievement Outcomes (AMAOs ...

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