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Empirical analyses of the impact of climate-induced natural disturbances on the economic value of U.S. forests

Creator:: Wang, Yuhan
Abstract:: Forests provide a wide range of timber and non-timber products along with providing a range of ecological services and support for biodiversity. Climate change poses various risks to forest health, as it can disrupt tree growth functions and trigger natural disturbances that increase tree mortality. In recent decades, altered disturbance...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

Understanding the New Outdoor Recreation Paradigm in the Era of Social Media and Increasing Public Health Advisories

Creator:: Lowe Mackenzie, Ashley
Abstract:: In this dissertation, I examine emerging economic issues which intersect outdoor recreation, environmental quality, public land use, and public health advisories. First, I explore the potential impacts of social media on visitation to public land. Social media, and in particular Instagram, has been suggested by journalist and land managers as...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

A Study on National Health Benefits Expansion Policy and Its Ramifications in South Korea

Creator:: Kim, Minjeong
Abstract:: Since 1989, when South Korea achieved universal health coverage (UHC), 97.1% of the population has been covered under the NHI system with remaining 3% receiving services through the Medical Aid Program. Regardless of the sufficient population coverage, patients who require high-cost procedures still experience overwhelming costs of care due to...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

Exploring the Relationship Between Human Disturbance and Wildlife Behavior in Protected Areas

Creator:: St. John, Alyssa
Abstract:: Wildlife behavior is a common research topic in conservation studies; however, the relationship between wildlife behavior and human disturbance, specifically in protected areas, is seldom studied. Previous studies have identified relationships between various different types of behaviors of both humans and wildlife, indicating correlations between avoidance behaviors, habituation, and physiological...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project

Empirical Analyses of Forestry Interactions with Climate Uncertainty and Threatened Species

Creator:: Johnson, Kelsey K.
Abstract:: Forests are highly valuable resources providing both timber as well as many non-use values like habitat for various endangered and threatened species, carbon sequestration, and recreation, to name a few. Given that there are 765 million acres of forestland in the United States, almost 60% of which are privately owned,...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

Target Value Uncertainty and Goodwill Impairment: Public & Private Targets

Creator:: Mikus, Brad
Abstract:: In this study, I investigate how target value uncertainty may lead to acquirer mispricing of an acquisition target and how the mispricing may be a determinant of goodwill impairment. To the extent the mispricing leads to both high and low industry-adjusted purchase price multiples (PPMs are my proxies for overpayment...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

Effects of Water Scarcity, Climate Variability, and Risk Management Policy on Adaptive Agricultural Production Decisions

Creator:: Shi, Jian
Abstract:: Water scarcity and extreme weather present substantial risks for agricultural production on the U.S. West Coast. Farmers adapt to water supply uncertainties and climate risks by changing water application rates, adjusting irrigated acres, adopting more efficient irrigation technology, and altering crop mix. Many policy options are available to attain sustainable...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

Benton County Economic Development: Supporting the Community’s Vision

Creator:: Klupar, Sydney A.
Abstract:: Local economic development can help lessen the impact of large-scale shocks on small communities as it provides them with resilient systems that do not require as much support from global supply chains. In smaller communities, shared governance, interactive and adaptive planning, and evidence-based policymaking strategies can facilitate resilient systems. The...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis

A Microeconomic Analysis of Wildfire Suppression Programs in the Western United States

Creator:: Rossi, David J.
Abstract:: This dissertation studies the microeconomics of forest fire suppression programs. It starts with an inquiry into the causes of increasing shares of public land management budgets devoted to wildland fire suppression in lieu of hazardous fuel reduction or other pre-fire risk mitigation programs. The first two chapters consider competing economic...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

Two Essays on Local Government Finances in the United States

Creator:: Jung, Jaeho
Abstract:: County governments in the United States play important roles in the tax collection and public service provisions. Thus, a better understanding of the local government finances is closely related to the welfares of residents. In this dissertation, I provide two essays: in the first essay, I examine the fiscal impacts...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

ScholarsArchive@OSU

Empirical analyses of the impact of climate-induced natural disturbances on the economic value of U.S. forests

Understanding the New Outdoor Recreation Paradigm in the Era of Social Media and Increasing Public Health Advisories

A Study on National Health Benefits Expansion Policy and Its Ramifications in South Korea

Exploring the Relationship Between Human Disturbance and Wildlife Behavior in Protected Areas

Empirical Analyses of Forestry Interactions with Climate Uncertainty and Threatened Species

Target Value Uncertainty and Goodwill Impairment: Public & Private Targets

Effects of Water Scarcity, Climate Variability, and Risk Management Policy on Adaptive Agricultural Production Decisions

Benton County Economic Development: Supporting the Community’s Vision

A Microeconomic Analysis of Wildfire Suppression Programs in the Western United States

Two Essays on Local Government Finances in the United States

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