Browsing Theses and Dissertations (MU) by Thesis Advisor "Valdivia, Corinne"
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Three essays in natural resource-led development and economic growth
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] This dissertation is comprised of three independent studies in empirical growth and natural resource-led development. Chapter 2 presents a cross-country ... -
Three essays on decision-making in contexts of change and uncertainty
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)Today's world is characterized by various changing conditions and increased unpredictability, ranging from environmental upheavals to technological advancements. This dissertation is an attempt to advance our understanding ... -
Three essays on price risk mitigation, market barriers and livelihood strategies of smallholder farmers
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)[EMBARGOED UNTIL 8/1/2024] The three essays in this dissertation offer perspectives on different elements of agricultural markets and the obstacles encountered by small farmers in Nicaragua, Missouri, and Michigan. While ... -
Understanding how violence impacts rural mexico: a cross sectional analysis
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)Violence has negative impacts on the wellbeing of civilians, but it specifically has a stronger impact on the rural poor. In Mexico, the rural poor are often ignored in academic research and in policies that address violence, ...