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Economic Impacts of US Ethanol Mandates and Their Implications for Missourians
(University of Missouri - Columbia Institute of Public Policy, 2008)
On January 1, 2008, the Missouri Renewable Fuel Standard Act (MO RFSA) became effective; mandating that all gasoline sold in the state contain 10% ethanol. The fuel with 90% conventional gasoline and 10%
ethanol is commonly ...
Economic sanctions, resource wealth, and increased state utility
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)
Economic sanctions have become an important tool in the hands of world leaders. As globalization has made the world a smaller place and increased the economic ties between nations; economic sanctions have become a preferred method of coercion among...
Social and Economic Trends in Missouri: Missouri's Communities and Change
(University of Missouri Extension, 2008)
This OSEDA presentation discusses Missouri social and economic trends, including county migration, Latino population, enrollment change in public schools and Missouri's retail "pull factor."...
Economic Benefits of the Recycling Industry in Missouri
(University of Missouri - Columbia Institute of Public Policy, 2005)
The recycling, remanufacturing, and reuse industry (RRR) plays an important role in Missouri by reducing the use of raw natural resources and by reducing energy consumption. Recycling activities also provide important economic benefits beyond...
Reply : Economic Impacts Associated With Recombinant Bovine Somatotropin (rBST) Use
(AgBioForum, 2002)
Losinger's criticism of our paper pertains to the following key points: the use of national estimates, the functional form employed, making multiple uses of the model, not considering all the costs, and the use of NAHMS data for economic analysis...
Social and Economic Trends
(University of Missouri Extension, 2008)
This OSEDA presentation discusses Missouri social and economic trends, including population change, child population and economic share by county....
Three essays on personnel economics in public education
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] This dissertation consists of three chapters on personnel economics in public education. The first chapter creates a simulation framework to examine the efficiency implications...
Three essays on entrepreneurship and alternative economic development policies
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)
of neoclassical economics and the concept of additionality to determine the effect of public sources of start-up capital on entrepreneurial performance at the business and state levels. The third essay applies a quasi-market framework for development competition...
The impact of the distribution of economic activity on the gravity model estimation of international trade
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)
In this study, I test the gravity model in international trade in a series of simulation studies, with a focus on the impact of the distribution of economic activity, inter-regional distance measure, and the capital location choice in the gravity...
The role of bridging and linking social capital in household wealth: a case study of two livelihoods in Treasure Beach, Jamaica
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)
for farmers. Research found that bonding capital's informal networks play an important role in both occupations. Roles include reduced vulnerability (caused by environmental and economic shocks) of poorer fishers and farmers as well as providing access...
William S. Vickrey
(Department of Economics, 2005)
Entry for William Vickrey, prepared for the Dictionary of Scientific Biography.
Social and Economic Trends in Missouri
(University of Missouri Extension, 2010)
This OSEDA presentation discusses social and economic trends in the United States and Missouri particularly with an emphasis on economics, population demographics, and education....
Effect of Higher Energy Prices from H.R. 2454 on Missouri Crop Production Costs
(Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute (FAPRI) at the University of Missouri-Columbia, 2009-07)
This report incorporates higher energy prices estimated by CRA International under H.R. 2454 on Missouri crop production costs.
Missouri Economic Development Council
(University of Missouri Extension, 2007)
This OSEDA presentation discusses Missouri economic issues, including the ideas of a "flat world" and the "perfect storm," the State New Economy Index and e-commerce....
Can trust substitute for quality institutions to promote economic growth?
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)
This study looks at the relationship between generalized social trust, state institutions and economic growth. Social capital literature and economic growth literature have consistently shown that interpersonal trust has a positive effect on growth...
The impact of livestock production on local economies : summary of literature (2011)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2011)
This guide reviews the literature on the economic impact of animal feeding operations on national, state and local economies. The studies reviewed focused on the economic impacts of swine, beef and dairy production. In addition to economic impact...
Unblocking a Free Market Perspective in Labor Economics
(Università di Trieste, Dipartimento di Filosofia, 2008)
In Labor Economics from a Free Market Perspective: Employing the Unemployable (2008) Walter Block presents a seemingly comprehensive free market perspective on the economics of the labor market.In this paper, I analyze the essence of Block...
Food Insecurity, Food Stamp Participation, and Poverty: The Paradox of Missouri
(University of Missouri - Columbia Institute of Public Policy, 2000)
The current economic recession has made it difficult for millions of American households to make ends meet and cover basic needs such as food. The largest federal program that supplements food consumption is the Food Stamp Program.1 While typically...
What determines vote share in city council elections?: the incumbent advantage and economic voting
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)
success and incumbency, it requires more study as the cities studied so far are not a representative sample. Moreover, several have studied the impact of national economic conditions on vote choice, but we lack the knowledge of how short-term fluctuations...
Social and Economic Trends in Missouri
(University of Missouri Extension, 2009)
This OSEDA presentation discusses social and economic trends in the United States and Missouri particularly with an emphasis on labor statistics, unemployment rates, renewable energy and green economy, cheetah firms, and general population...