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  • Parking policy with heterogeneous agents

    Creator:
    Spratt, Jake
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    This paper investigates the potential welfare gains resulting from variable parking fees in the presence of heterogeneous agents. We begin by defining a modified linear city model with two lots located at separate distances from a central business district, and two types of agents with heterogeneous values of time. Agents...
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    Abstract approved: Bruce M. McGough This paper investigates the potential welfare gains resulting from

  • The effect of energy efficiency on the demand for heat

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    Cleland, Andrew L.
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    Increased efficiency of household energy-using appliances effectively lowers the price of the services these devices provide. Basic consumer theory predicts that ceteris paribus, these lower prices will increase usage, thus making the effect on total energy demand ambiguous. In the literature, this phenomenon has been called the rebound effect. In...
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    through this process, as well as to committee members Shawna Grosskopf and Bruce McGough

  • Essays on ethanol-driven corn demand and crop choice

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    Marshall, Kandice Kleiber
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    Two essays are focused on crop choice and the growth of corn production in the Corn Belt and surrounding areas. The first essay develops a partially degenerate nested logit model to examine the effect of price islands and local ethanol capacity on corn production and crop mix. The primary data...
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    -Driven Corn Demand and Crop Choice. Abstract approved: Bruce B. McGough Two essays are focused on crop

  • The effects of population age on trade

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    Peterson, Zack T.
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    This paper empirically examines the effects of population aging on international trade using a cross-country panel data set for a select group of 22 OECD countries. Other recent studies have examined the effects of population age on other economic variables such as growth, savings, and investment but none till now...
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    time and support, specifically, I would like to thank Patrick Emerson, Ayça Tekin-Koru, and Bruce

  • Essays on behavioral economics

    Creator:
    Cao, Zheng
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    This dissertation consists of two essays that address behavioral economics issues. In first chapter we analyze the effects of psychological pressure on performance using National Basketball Association (NBA) free throw data from the 2002-2003 through 2009-2010 seasons. We find evidence that players choke under pressure – they shoot on average...
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    dissertation would not have been possible. I also especially thank Bruce McGough, Patrick M. Emerson

  • Splittings of skeletal homotopy modules

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    Seaders, Nicole Sheree
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    This thesis is devoted to determining structure results on a group relative to a subgroup, using information about the kernel of the boundary map of associated free resolutions. If Y is a CW-complex with homotopy type K(G,1) then for n ≥ 2 the nth skeletal homotopy module, hn(Y ) =...
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    Guenther, and Bruce McGough for their assistance along the way and helpful feedback on the thesis. I

  • Generalized linear mixed models with censored covariates

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    Giovanini, John
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    This dissertation is about statistical methods for data analysis using generalized linear mixed models (GLMMs) with censored covariates. Special attention in given to the particular problem of inference about age-specific reproductive success in wild animal populations using some animals with known ages and some animals with ages only known to...
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    , Dr. Cliff Pereira, and Dr. Bruce McGough for serving on my committee. I am grateful for Pete

  • Essays on the effect of product recalls and mergers on firm performance

    Creator:
    Yan, Wenfeng
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    This dissertation investigates the effect of endogenous and exogenous events on firm behavior and performance. These are fundamental questions in economics. The contribution of this study is threefold. First, it provides estimates of the impact of mergers on railroad efficiency, which has important antitrust implications. Second, it provides new estimates...
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    express my gratitude to two other committee members, Dr. Bruce McGough and Dr. Carol Tremblay, for their

  • Timelines for English language acquisition : a study of the rates of second language acquisition among Hispanic English language learners including exceptionalities

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    Dixon, Jennifer J.
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    This study explores No Child Left Behind's required timetable for English language learners (ELLs) to reach English language proficiency within five years, as outlined in the Annual Measurable Achievement Outcomes (AMAOs), despite the lack of research evidence to support this as a reasonable expectation. Analysis was conducted on the archived...
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    program. To committee members Drs. Rick Orozco, Patricia Rounds and Bruce McGough – for serving on my

  • Essays on environment and the spatial distribution of economic activities

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    Wang, Chunhua
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    Environmental quality and the spatial distribution of economic activities affect each other in many ways. The primary purpose of this dissertation is to contribute to understanding the complex interrelationship and its policy implications. This dissertation consists of three essays. The first essay examines the roles that locational amenities and increasing...
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    , Dr. Michael D. Flowers, Dr. Munisamy Gopinath, Dr. William K. Jaeger, Dr. Bruce McGough, for

  • Middle school teachers’ use of a formative feedback guide in mathematics problem solving instruction

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    Strowbridge, Jessica
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    The purpose of this study was to address the implementation fidelity of one part of a professional development model developed by the Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory (NWREL). Specifically, this research investigates middle school teachers’ use of a formative feedback guide developed by NWREL staff, examining the reliability with which teachers...
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    thank my examination committee, Dr. Barbara Edwards, Dr. Karen Higgins, Dr. Bruce McGough, and Dr

  • Essays in semiparametric econometrics

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    Livingston, Olga Voyteshenko
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    Two essays are focused on semiparametric econometric methods. The first essay investigates applicability of the smooth back tting estimator (SBE) to statistical analysis of residential energy consumption. The second essay attempts to incorporate additivity restrictions into semiparametric stochastic frontier estimation. The procedure described in the first study is used to...
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  • Bioactive natural products from marine algae

    Creator:
    Tan, Lik Tong
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    This thesis is an account of my investigation on the natural products deriving from various marine algae and has resulted in the discovery of thirteen novel bioactive metabolites. Isolation and characterization of these unique molecules were carried out using different chromatographic techniques and by careful analyses of 1D and 2D...
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    committee members, Dr. George Constantine, Dr. Philip Proteau, Dr. Victor Hsu, and Dr. Bruce Coblentz for

  • Tacit collusion : evidence of price leadership and sticky downward pricing in retail gasoline markets

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    Russell, Scott P.
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    In this study, I test for tacit collusion in retail gasoline markets by testing for sticky downward pricing and price leadership. Using an extensive dataset consisting of twenty-five gasoline markets located in the greater Willamette Valley region of Oregon, I find evidence of sticky downward pricing in every market. I...
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    members were extremely helpful in editing the final draft. I would also like to thank Bruce McGough for

  • Stereophotogrammetric reconnaissance of ocean wave/sea ice interaction

    Creator:
    Amstutz, David E.
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  • Essays in international economics

    Creator:
    Torosyan, Karine
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    This dissertation consists of two papers on International Trade topics. The first paper addresses the development of trade patterns between countries in transition and developed economies. The second paper focuses on the nonparametric estimation of the Knowledge-Capital model of multinationals. The first paper provides a framework for understanding patterns of...
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    Munisamy Gopinath Ayca Tekin-Koru Bruce McGough for their numerous recommendations and insights. Thanks

  • The influence of biophysical feedbacks and species interactions on grass invasions and coastal dune morphology in the Pacific Northwest, USA

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    Zarnetske, Phoebe Lehmann
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    Biological invasions provide a unique opportunity to study the mechanisms that regulate community composition and ecosystem function. Invasive species that are also ecosystem engineers can substantially alter physical features in an environment, and this can lead to cascading effects on the biological community. Aquatic-terrestrial interface ecosystems are excellent systems to...
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    Bruce Menge and Jane Lubchenco helped me improve my research and became close colleagues and friends