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International Mekong River Basin : Events, Conflicts or Cooperation, and Policy Implications

Creator:: Yorth, Bunny
Abstract:: “International river basin is defined as an area extending over two or more states determined by the watershed limits of the system of waters, including surface and underground waters, flowing into a common terminus” (Shapiro-Libai, 1969, p. 22). There are 276 international river basins providing almost 60% of global freshwater...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: .............................................................................................................. 54 F. Mekong River Commission/Committee (MRC

Diversity and Civil Leadership Programs : Is there a window of opportunity for equity and inclusiveness in the City of Portland's public involvement?

Creator:: Le, Khanh
Abstract:: Civic participation has been perceived to be an important aspect in the City of Portland. Portland‟s civic engagement model and the high level of public participation from Portlanders have drawn praises. Not all communities, however, have been included in the democratic process, which should be accessible to all Portlanders. Communities...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project

Gender Inequality in Food Insecurity: An Examination of Single Adults without Children in the United States

Creator:: Osborne, Megan
Abstract:: Using Current Population Survey data from 2008, 2009 and 2010 this paper explores the extent to which there is gender inequality in food insecurity among employed single adults without children. Gender inequality in the U.S. is well documented in a wide variety of spheres from the home to the world...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project

The Perception Gap: The Gulf Between Public Opinion and Public Higher Education in Oregon

Creator:: Burns, Bridget
Abstract:: Public opinion is central to the formation of public higher education, particularly public higher education funding policy. However, extant research indicates that an enormous gap exists between public higher education policymakers and the general public, resulting in misunderstanding and serious challenges for public higher education funding. This analysis builds on...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: system, the National Center for Public Policy and Higher Education (2006) awarded Oregon an “F” in

Wind Energy in Solano County

Creator:: Kelly, Anna C.
Abstract:: While the U.S. energy portfolio increasingly includes renewables, social acceptance of such technologies can pose an important challenge for developers. Using survey data from a random sample of nearby households (n=524), content analysis of coverage in local newspapers, and interviews with various stakeholders (n=14), I explore local social acceptance of...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: harmful gas emissions X Aesthetics f. Is an attractive feature of the landscape X i. Turbine

Short-Run Tax Incidence when there is Stockpiling: Evidence from Oregon Marijuana

Creator:: Khan, Muhammad Salar
Abstract:: Tax incidence involves the study of the pass-through rate of a tax. For example, does a 1 percent increase in a sales tax on a commodity cause the consumer price to go up by exactly 1 percent (full-shifting), less than 1 percent (under-shifting), or more than 1 percent (over-shifting). Theoretical...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: of all exogenous variables in the demand and supply functions: p* = 𝑓(𝓉𝑡, 𝓈𝑡−1, 𝑥𝐷 , 𝑥𝑆

Seeking Balance in Oregon’s Coastal River Aggregate Mining Policy: How Do Scientists Inform the Permit Streamlining Process?

Creator:: Ewing, Amy
Abstract:: This essay presents a case study of the Regional Gravel Initiative (RGI) workshop, one instance of policy makers using science to inform decision making for sustainable and streamlined processes. The RGI consists of eight agencies, both federal and state, with responsibilities for informing and issuing permits for mining aggregate on...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: Regional Gravel Initiative Agency Responsibility Authority F E D E R A L U.S. Army Corps of

Jobs, Natural Amenities, Distance, Population, or Services : What Drives Age-Specific Migration for Small Oregon Communities?

Creator:: Wall, Conor
Abstract:: Declining population is a major concern for rural communities. In many places, out-migration has led to a loss of key services. This essay investigates the role of services, as well as labor markets, natural amenities, distance to urban areas, and community size, in determining net migration rates for small Oregon...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: Net Migration = f(E,D,A,P,S) where E indicates economic, and particularly labor market effects; D

Coronavirus Narratives: Drawing Lessons for Effective Crisis Management

Creator:: Elmahdy, Maryam S.
Abstract:: Some critics claim that President Trump has downplayed the risks of coronavirus at the onset of the pandemic, describing it merely as flu at a time when other administrative officials in the CDC and HHS were warning of a very grave future with the virus and implored quick action. The...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project

Applying the Rural Wealth Creation Framework in Oregon : A case study on developing regional food system value chains

Creator:: Sherry, Seth Armstrong
Abstract:: Historically, rural economic development has focused on attracting outside firms or increasing exploitation of natural resources, often without equitable or lasting returns to the community. The Rural Wealth Creation framework was developed as a systems-based approach to assessing and leveraging local assets for the creation of lasting wealth in communities....
Resource Type:: Capstone Project

ScholarsArchive@OSU

International Mekong River Basin : Events, Conflicts or Cooperation, and Policy Implications

Diversity and Civil Leadership Programs : Is there a window of opportunity for equity and inclusiveness in the City of Portland's public involvement?

Gender Inequality in Food Insecurity: An Examination of Single Adults without Children in the United States

The Perception Gap: The Gulf Between Public Opinion and Public Higher Education in Oregon

Wind Energy in Solano County

Short-Run Tax Incidence when there is Stockpiling: Evidence from Oregon Marijuana

Seeking Balance in Oregon’s Coastal River Aggregate Mining Policy: How Do Scientists Inform the Permit Streamlining Process?

Jobs, Natural Amenities, Distance, Population, or Services : What Drives Age-Specific Migration for Small Oregon Communities?

Coronavirus Narratives: Drawing Lessons for Effective Crisis Management

Applying the Rural Wealth Creation Framework in Oregon : A case study on developing regional food system value chains

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