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Exploring a Mental Health Crisis : An Examination of Mental Health Arrests in Benton County, OR

Creator:: Lanfear, Charles C.
Abstract:: Benton County, Oregon is presently experiencing a crisis level of police contacts with mentally ill suspects. The cause of this sudden increase is currently unknown and local law enforcement is not adequately equipped or funded to respond to this development. This report summarizes the recent literature on law enforcement encounters...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: the degree of Master of Public Policy presented on June 10th, 2013. Title: Exploring a Mental

A Case Study of TRIO's Role in Promoting Students' Self-Perceived Financial Literacy

Creator:: Yang, Ling
Abstract:: College students are learning to make increasingly complex financial decisions, facing high tuition and living costs while having limited means to make a living. Studies show that most college students lack sufficient financial literacy. They need a well-designed financial education, especially if they are low-income, first-generation students whose parents are...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: Microsoft Word - MPP Essay (Final Version).docx A CASE STUDY

Trends and Discrepancies in Program Completion Rates in a Dual Enrollment Program

Creator:: Erstad, Rachel J.
Abstract:: The United States is struggling to improve the educational attainment of high school students in order to meet workforce needs and remain internationally competitive. Fewer than 80% of U.S. students graduate from high school despite 30 years of policy initiatives aimed at improving graduation rates. This study focuses on completion...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: Discrepancies in Program Completion Rates in a Dual Enrollment Program by

Twentieth Century Labor Policy and Union Decline: A Time Series Analysis

Creator:: Beaston, Ryan
Abstract:: Union density in the United States has declined to historic lows over the past four decades. In 1954, nearly 35 percent of workers were union members while only 11 percent of workers were members of unions in 2015. Simultaneously, economic inequality widened, with one-third to one-fifth of this increase attributed...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: and Union Decline: A Time Series Analysis By Ryan Beaston MPP Essay Submitted

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:: , 2016. Title: Understanding policy change in hydropower development by using MSA: A case study of

In the Name of Human Capital: Navigating the Licensing Requirements of a Regulated Occupation as an Internationally Educated Refugee

Creator:: Lagouit, Ennada
Abstract:: Many skilled immigrants suffer from the nonrecognition of their foreign professional credentials within the US labor market. As such, they are often forced to accept employment in fields that do not make full use of their skills. Consequently, foreign trained professionals are underrepresented in the upper segments of the American...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: Capital: Navigating the Licensing Requirements of a Regulated Occupation as an Internationally Educated

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:: %20Apr%208-2.pdf 1 Does Medium of Instruction matter? A propensity score analysis of the

Revenue Stability among Education Service Districts during the Great Recession: A Comparison of Oregon and Washington

Creator:: Clark, Joseph Oliver
Abstract:: Public education in the United States is fundamental to future economic performance. The attention paid to public education institutions generally revolves around school districts, state education agencies, and the role of the federal government. However, an often overlooked cog is the educational service agency. Known in Oregon and Washington as...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: Districts during the Great Recession: A Comparison of Oregon and Washington by Joseph Oliver

Food Fight: The Effect of Food Availability on the Probability of Violent Conflict Onset

Creator:: Olson, Jarrod
Abstract:: In the past decade, scholars have increasingly turned to quantitative analysis to understand the complex interplay of factors driving intrastate conflict. International agencies, nonprofits and governments have maintained that food insecurity is a significant driver of violent conflict. This paper tests this popular assumption with a model drawn from Azar’s...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: Science Todd Pugatch, representing Economics Mark

The Impact of Migrant Labor on Labor Productivity: Evidence from the United States and Europe

Creator:: Huang, Yi-Chang
Abstract:: According to the International Labor Organization, the use of migrant labor force has shown an increasing trend over the past decade. This indicates that migrant workers are potentially becoming a vital factor affecting the world’s economy and industries. Since labor productivity is important indicator of economic growth and prosperity, it...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: : Evidence from the United States and Europe by Yi-Chang Huang A THESIS

ScholarsArchive@OSU

Exploring a Mental Health Crisis : An Examination of Mental Health Arrests in Benton County, OR

A Case Study of TRIO's Role in Promoting Students' Self-Perceived Financial Literacy

Trends and Discrepancies in Program Completion Rates in a Dual Enrollment Program

Twentieth Century Labor Policy and Union Decline: A Time Series Analysis

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

In the Name of Human Capital: Navigating the Licensing Requirements of a Regulated Occupation as an Internationally Educated Refugee

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

Revenue Stability among Education Service Districts during the Great Recession: A Comparison of Oregon and Washington

Food Fight: The Effect of Food Availability on the Probability of Violent Conflict Onset

The Impact of Migrant Labor on Labor Productivity: Evidence from the United States and Europe

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