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Towards a sustainable future : a global empirical analysis on the diffusion & innovation of carbon pricing policies

Creator:: Raghoo, Pravesh
Abstract:: There are currently 43 countries which have adopted some kind of carbon pricing policy – either adopted a carbon tax or entered a cap–and–trade, while the remaining countries have not. This has created significant diversity in the world with regard to climate change mitigation. There is thus a need to...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: policy. Present studies have focused mostly on the internal political and socio–economic factors that

Historical Legacies: Identity and Secessionism in the Republic of Moldova

Creator:: Cavallo, Michael
Abstract:: Since the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991, many newly independent nations have suffered internal instability as a result of ethnically based regional independence initiatives. This paper seeks to determine the effect historical legacies have on the formation of ethnic identities and the shaping of secessionist movements, using the...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: nations have suffered internal instability as a result of ethnically based regional independence

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:: estimated 355 Mt per year in the EIS Report. The latest data for the 2008–2010 period, at the 175 m pool

An Analysis of Community Attributes Likely to Result in School Districts Repealing Native American Mascots

Creator:: Miller, Alethia T.
Abstract:: Michigan’s State Department of Education issued a resolution in 2003 calling for all public K-12 schools to repeal their American Indian mascots and in 2013 the Michigan Department of Civil Rights filed a complaint with the United States Department of Education in response to school districts failing to do so....
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: finds that average Native American population, educational attainment and poverty level play no

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:: . However, there was no significant relationship between green infrastructure implementation and

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:: , currently only has three interstate pipelines and no crude oil production or fuel-producing refineries

Investigating Factors that Influence an Ecological Attitude- Behavior Gap among Oregonians

Creator:: Schultz, Sayard
Abstract:: This study examines the determinants of food consumption behaviors, such as purchasing less meat products, paying attention to how and where food is produced, and reducing food waste within the household. Food consumption is particularly important given that it can often comprise between 10% to 30% of the total household...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: and self-reported pro-environmental behavior, while perceived control had no significant effect

Who pays for MPAs? An exploration of how narratives influence marine funding

Creator:: Laufer, Adrian E.
Abstract:: Marine programs, particularly those related to marine conservation, utilize a suite of tools to offset the negative consequences of human activities on marine environments. However, among others, limited funding can represent a challenge for these programs in terms of achieving their desired outcomes. Using systems and organizational theory, this study...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: process by focusing on funder’s internal characteristics, contextual events, how those events are

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:: of a report of suspected child abuse or neglect (child maltreatment). Child welfare systems are

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:: supporting public districts, schools, and co-curricular programs. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS

ScholarsArchive@OSU

Towards a sustainable future : a global empirical analysis on the diffusion & innovation of carbon pricing policies

Historical Legacies: Identity and Secessionism in the Republic of Moldova

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

An Analysis of Community Attributes Likely to Result in School Districts Repealing Native American Mascots

Evaluating the Social Equity Implications of Green Infrastructure for Urban Resilience

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

Investigating Factors that Influence an Ecological Attitude- Behavior Gap among Oregonians

Who pays for MPAs? An exploration of how narratives influence marine funding

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

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

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