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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
Full Text:: Environmental Economics and Policy presented on May 28, 2021. Title: Benton County Economic Development

Ethical Research Conduct Scholarly Recommendations: Exposure Research During and After Disasters

Creator:: Stellmacher, Claire
Abstract:: The frequency of devastating disasters has increased in the United States due to the presence of climate change. Human subject research is often conducted in these post-disaster areas to gain valuable data and insights. In recent years, discourse regarding the ethical nature of research conduct in these exposure areas has...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: degree of Honors Baccalaureate of Science in Environmental Economics & Policy presented on March 20

Impacts of Prior Risk Experience and Personal Values on Support for Climate Change Policies

Creator:: Dwyer, Kiera M.
Abstract:: In 2020, Oregon suffered one of the worst wildfire seasons on record, with a higher percent of forest area burn, the destruction of residential areas, and the risk to human health. The level of intensity of these wildfires were due to the effects of climate change and Oregon wildfire seasons...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: degree of Honors Baccalaureate of Science in Environmental Economics and Policy presented on May 25

The Evolution of the Commerce Clause : An Evaluation of Recent Supreme Court Decisions in the Context of Federal Wetlands Protection

Creator:: Nash, Mary Ann
Abstract:: The decisions in Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County v. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, 531 U.S. 159 (2001) (SWANCC) and Rapanos v. United States, 547 U.S. ___(2006), deviated from the more broad interpretations of congressional intent granted by the court in past assessments of the constitutionality of environmental...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Anne Nash for the degree of Honors Baccalaureate of Science in Environmental Economics, Policy, and

The crude reality : effects of oil booms on households in shale-oil states

Creator:: Schmidt, Camden W.
Abstract:: Oil is notorious for its volatility. Often as an indicator for economic wellbeing, the commodity employs millions across the country. Entire communities in the western United States are centered around oil extraction, with employment, livelihoods, and revenues dependent on oil’s success. This combination of factors begs the question, how do...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: the degree of Honors Baccalaureate of Science in Environmental Economics and Policy (Honors

The Economics of Electrifying Buildings in Corvallis: A Benefit-Cost Analysis on a Potential Corvallis Policy to Ban Natural Gas Infrastructure in New Residential Homes

Creator:: Grogan, Nolan B.
Abstract:: Over 76 cities throughout the United States have already adopted policies to limit the expansion of natural gas, mainly through updates to city codes that ban natural gas infrastructure in new construction. Rising concern over the environmental and public health impacts of methane - a greenhouse gas with a much...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Environmental Economics and Policy presented on May 27, 2022. Title: The Economics of Electrifying Buildings

Solutions to Water Resource and Environmental Challenges : Perspectives from the Agricultural Community in the Crooked River Watershed

Creator:: Busick, Brytann
Abstract:: This research explores how an agriculture-based community in the Crooked River Watershed of Central Oregon responds to a series of water resource and environmental challenges, some associated with projected climate change, amid increasing pressure to change management practices to better accommodate environmental needs. A key part of this research assesses...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Honors Baccalaureate of Science in Environmental Policy

Assessing the Economic Impacts of Food Assistance Policy Using a Computable General Equilibrium Approach

Creator:: West, Tyler T.
Abstract:: Over the past several years, increases in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) have coincided with the 2007-2008 recession and the higher rates of unemployment in the U.S. With SNAP being the largest program, in terms of spending embedded in the farm bill, it is likely to see some spending...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: degree of Honors Baccalaureate of Science in Environmental Economics and Policy presented on March 1

Good Internet Would be Pretty Cool: A Policy Proposal to Expand Internet Access

Creator:: Easdale, Matthew
Abstract:: Fast, reliable internet access is shown to have numerous economic benefits, including contributing to growth, increasing GDP, decreasing unemployment and depopulation of rural areas, and encouraging competition. However, in the United States, there are large sections of the population that are left severely underserved – mostly rural, low-income, and minority...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Matthew Easdale for the degree of Honors Baccalaureate of Science in Environmental Economics and Policy

A Needs Assessment Survey of Small Farmers in Oregon's Mid-Willamette Valley

Creator:: Wever, Erin L.
Abstract:: OSU Extension provides important educational services to members of the agricultural community. Programming options can be guided by needs assessment surveys, which are used to determine gaps in knowledge and understanding for communities. The objective of this study was to develop and execute a survey to gather information on: 1)...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: of Honors Baccalaureate of Science in Environmental Sciences and Environmental Economics and Policy

ScholarsArchive@OSU

Benton County Economic Development: Supporting the Community’s Vision

Ethical Research Conduct Scholarly Recommendations: Exposure Research During and After Disasters

Impacts of Prior Risk Experience and Personal Values on Support for Climate Change Policies

The Evolution of the Commerce Clause : An Evaluation of Recent Supreme Court Decisions in the Context of Federal Wetlands Protection

The crude reality : effects of oil booms on households in shale-oil states

The Economics of Electrifying Buildings in Corvallis: A Benefit-Cost Analysis on a Potential Corvallis Policy to Ban Natural Gas Infrastructure in New Residential Homes

Solutions to Water Resource and Environmental Challenges : Perspectives from the Agricultural Community in the Crooked River Watershed

Assessing the Economic Impacts of Food Assistance Policy Using a Computable General Equilibrium Approach

Good Internet Would be Pretty Cool: A Policy Proposal to Expand Internet Access

A Needs Assessment Survey of Small Farmers in Oregon's Mid-Willamette Valley

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