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- APPROACHING CHINA’S BELT AND ROAD INITIATIVE: A STUDY OF DEBT-TRAP DIPLOMACY VERSUS ECONOMIC PROSPERITY.
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- Gatimi, Irene, Nur-tegin, Kanybek, Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College, Florida Atlantic University
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This thesis examines whether China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is promoting economic development or downfall in the form of debt-trapping to 4 participating economically emerging countries. The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is the world's largest infrastructure program, launched by the Chinese government in 2013. Since its inception, Chinese financial institutions and businesses have financed and constructed a wide range of global projects. I utilize qualitative and quantitative methods...
Show moreThis thesis examines whether China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is promoting economic development or downfall in the form of debt-trapping to 4 participating economically emerging countries. The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is the world's largest infrastructure program, launched by the Chinese government in 2013. Since its inception, Chinese financial institutions and businesses have financed and constructed a wide range of global projects. I utilize qualitative and quantitative methods in the form of primary and secondary sources and data on economic growth rates and debt accumulation rates to explore the effects of the BRI in participating countries. There was no uniform consequence of the BRI, but rather characteristic-dependent effects that varied across cases. Further, my analysis does not suggest an overall trend of debt-trapping. By understanding the impact of the BRI in these countries, we can better recommend how countries carrying similar characteristics to participating countries should approach the BRI.
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- 2023
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- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FAUHT00256
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- Comparison of Supermarkets Based on Environmental Impact, Economic Performance, and Social Responsibility.
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- Peter, Rebecca, Nur-tegin, Kanybek, Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College
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In this thesis, I compare the sustainability of two United States supermarket chains by means of the composite sustainable development index proposed by Krajnc and Glavic. The performance comparison is carried out based on the three pillars of sustainability postulated by the World Commission on Environment and Development: environmental impact, economic performance, and social responsibility. Using data from company annual reports and from sustainability and social responsibility...
Show moreIn this thesis, I compare the sustainability of two United States supermarket chains by means of the composite sustainable development index proposed by Krajnc and Glavic. The performance comparison is carried out based on the three pillars of sustainability postulated by the World Commission on Environment and Development: environmental impact, economic performance, and social responsibility. Using data from company annual reports and from sustainability and social responsibility publications, I systematically identify the deficiencies and successes in the environmental, economic, and social performances of one supermarket chain against the other. With more data this analysis can be extended to a large number of supermarkets, other businesses, and other public entities in order to construct a global best practices benchmark, or performance frontier, in all three dimensions of sustainability and in an overall measure of sustainability.
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- 2015
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- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00003651
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- Economic Boom to Bust: Causes Behind Economic Stagnation in Japan.
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- Krecklau, Silvano, Nur-tegin, Kanybek, Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College, Florida Atlantic University
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Japan’s post-world war efforts to rehabilitate the economy led to global economic success well into the early 1990s. To revitalize the economy, Japan necessarily utilized limited trade restrictions and fixed exchange rates imposed by the U.S. to take international trade by surprise. Although economic performance proved to be prosperous for nearly three decades, prolonged economic stagnation appeared in the early 1990s and continued for a decade. As a result of stagnation, economic growth was...
Show moreJapan’s post-world war efforts to rehabilitate the economy led to global economic success well into the early 1990s. To revitalize the economy, Japan necessarily utilized limited trade restrictions and fixed exchange rates imposed by the U.S. to take international trade by surprise. Although economic performance proved to be prosperous for nearly three decades, prolonged economic stagnation appeared in the early 1990s and continued for a decade. As a result of stagnation, economic growth was drastically reduced, and deflationary periods were sparked. This paper aims to identify the underlying causes of stagnation in the Japanese economy. In doing so, I will use the principles of the neoclassical growth theory to analyze two endogenous growth factors (labor and capital) to see how they pertain to economic stagnation in Japan.
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- 2022
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- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FAUHT00202
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- Document (PDF)
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- Economic Solutions to Ending Homelessness: Employment As a Long Term Solution.
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- Arsali, Benjamin Aryan, Nur-tegin, Kanybek, Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College
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Homelessness is a systemic issue in the United States, which significantly impacts both the individuals who are homeless and society as a whole. One of the major factors that drives homelessness is the loss of employment or the failure to maintain steady employment. Homeless individuals also have difficulty regaining steady employment or entering the workforce as their opportunities are often limited by their criminal records, limited employment history, and lack of a permanent address. This...
Show moreHomelessness is a systemic issue in the United States, which significantly impacts both the individuals who are homeless and society as a whole. One of the major factors that drives homelessness is the loss of employment or the failure to maintain steady employment. Homeless individuals also have difficulty regaining steady employment or entering the workforce as their opportunities are often limited by their criminal records, limited employment history, and lack of a permanent address. This creates a vicious cycle keeping homeless individuals homeless. This paper argues that it is in the best interest of local governments and communities to end homelessness by providing a path towards steady employment. This paper will introduce the social enterprise model as a method of achieving this goal, specifically discussing the startup, growth, viability, and success of a landscaping social enterprise.
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- 2015
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- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00003637
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- Economics in Literature: An Analysis of Economic Theory in John Milton’s Paradise Lost.
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- Saide, Thalita, Harrawood, Michael, Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College, Florida Atlantic University, Nur-tegin, Kanybek
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John Milton’s Paradise Lost is a poetry text rife with economic thought that precedes the publications of the most prominent thinkers in modern economics. Centered mostly around ideas of Christianity, Milton’s work uses allegory and imagery to emphasize the economic dynamics that are embedded in religious thought. I will analyze Paradise Lost as a theoretical economic framework that consolidates the never-ending struggle between free-market capitalism and communism—represented by the Devil...
Show moreJohn Milton’s Paradise Lost is a poetry text rife with economic thought that precedes the publications of the most prominent thinkers in modern economics. Centered mostly around ideas of Christianity, Milton’s work uses allegory and imagery to emphasize the economic dynamics that are embedded in religious thought. I will analyze Paradise Lost as a theoretical economic framework that consolidates the never-ending struggle between free-market capitalism and communism—represented by the Devil and God. Looking closely at key features of Christian theology and analyzing it through the lens of Milton’s work, I will relate key events in Genesis to modern economic theory.
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- 2021
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- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FAUHT00158
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- HOW COMMISSION RATES IMPACT REAL ESTATE AGENT’S PERFORMANCE: AN ECONOMIC REGRESSION OF AGENT PERFORMANCE IN JUPITER.
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- Vandenbraak, Tracy, Nur-tegin, Kanybek, Florida Atlantic University, Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College
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Real estate agents charge their clients a percentage on every property sold and this percentage, or commission, can range from five to six percent. The reason for this difference is unclear. Using an ordinary least squares regression, I attempt to find a connection between real estate agent performance and the amount commission which he or she charges. The premium agent effect assumes that more efficient, or “successful”, agents charge more for their services because they are overall better...
Show moreReal estate agents charge their clients a percentage on every property sold and this percentage, or commission, can range from five to six percent. The reason for this difference is unclear. Using an ordinary least squares regression, I attempt to find a connection between real estate agent performance and the amount commission which he or she charges. The premium agent effect assumes that more efficient, or “successful”, agents charge more for their services because they are overall better than the agents who charge a lower commission. Efficiency in this paper is determined by the percent difference in the listing price and sold price as well as the total days the property is on the market. My preliminary results provide strong evidence of the existence of the premium agent effect when agent performance is measured in terms of the percent difference in the listing price and the sold price, but not when measured using the total number of days the property is on the market.
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- 2020
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- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00003728
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- INCENTIVIZED REVIEWS: AN INVESTIGATION OF ONLINE CONSUMER REVIEW BIAS.
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- Darrow, Jesse, Nur-tegin, Kanybek, Florida Atlantic University, Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College
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Online reviews play an important role in contemporary society, having been used to predict market trends and influence industry changes. In addition, many consumers depend on online reviews when deciding which products to buy. Recently, a large group of online venders have started incentivizing shoppers by providing product discounts in exchange for reviews. Some researchers believe that reviewers who are compensated for writing reviews will publish higher-than-average reviews, which may...
Show moreOnline reviews play an important role in contemporary society, having been used to predict market trends and influence industry changes. In addition, many consumers depend on online reviews when deciding which products to buy. Recently, a large group of online venders have started incentivizing shoppers by providing product discounts in exchange for reviews. Some researchers believe that reviewers who are compensated for writing reviews will publish higher-than-average reviews, which may diminish the overall usefulness of online reviews as genuine predictors of product quality and purchaser satisfaction. First, this paper establishes a method for differentiating and isolating incentivized reviews. Then, this paper analyzes incentivized reviews to determine if they are in fact inflated, compared to nonincentivized reviews. Finally, a few methods are discussed for combating incentivized review bias in order to preserve the usefulness of online reviews as a predictive tool.
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- 2017
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- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00012614
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- Modeling Burrow Choice in Gopherus Polyphemus.
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- Olbrych, Christopher, Moore, Jon, Nur-tegin, Kanybek, Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College
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Gopher tortoise populations, declining due to habitat fragmentation and degradation, are in need of revised management practices that take into account the individual site’s needs and limitations. The site of concern in this research is the Greenway in Jupiter, FL, which is suffering habitat degradation due to overgrowth driven by a lack of controlled burns or alternative management methods on site. A simple econometric model is developed characterizing the effects of environmental factors...
Show moreGopher tortoise populations, declining due to habitat fragmentation and degradation, are in need of revised management practices that take into account the individual site’s needs and limitations. The site of concern in this research is the Greenway in Jupiter, FL, which is suffering habitat degradation due to overgrowth driven by a lack of controlled burns or alternative management methods on site. A simple econometric model is developed characterizing the effects of environmental factors that influence the occupancy of burrows by gopher tortoises. A greater understanding of environmental factors affecting gopher tortoise habitat will allow land management practices to best meet the needs of this keystone species at the Greenway nature area.
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- 2016
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- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00003686
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- Document (PDF)
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- NEW TRENDS, OLD PEOPLE: MODELING THE EFFECTS OF POPULATION AGING ON HOUSE PRICES IN THE UNITED STATES AND JAPAN.
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- Shrestha, Neha, Jakee, Keith, Hoim, Terje, Nur-tegin, Kanybek, Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College
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Several countries are experiencing a new demographic trend called “population aging” that can significantly impact housing markets. Countries such as the United States and Japan are observing their share of elderly people expand. I use regression analysis to determine the relationship between house prices and population in the United States and Japan to assess the impacts of populating aging on housing. I then use the parameters estimated by the regression analyses along with population...
Show moreSeveral countries are experiencing a new demographic trend called “population aging” that can significantly impact housing markets. Countries such as the United States and Japan are observing their share of elderly people expand. I use regression analysis to determine the relationship between house prices and population in the United States and Japan to assess the impacts of populating aging on housing. I then use the parameters estimated by the regression analyses along with population projections for the period 2015-2050 to simulate house price trends for these two countries. These regression and simulation tests merge aspects of past models on population aging and housing, compare the effects of population on real house prices in the United States and Japan, and support the claim that population aging lowers real house prices. The results of my model also predict that, compared to the United States, Japan’s real house prices will fall more dramatically.
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- 2014
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- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00003628
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- Document (PDF)
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- Online Presence in Real Estate: Case Study Abacoa.
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- Samedy, Christelle M., Nur-tegin, Kanybek, Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College, Florida Atlantic University
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Most homebuyers are currently using social media and other online platforms to search for the best deals and real estate agents. In 2013, the National Association of Realtors reported that ninety percent of homebuyers use online tools during the purchasing process. This report prompts us to focus our research on the impact of social media marketing on listing agent's success. In this study, we collect data of 20 Abacoa agents to determine whether their number of social media platforms and...
Show moreMost homebuyers are currently using social media and other online platforms to search for the best deals and real estate agents. In 2013, the National Association of Realtors reported that ninety percent of homebuyers use online tools during the purchasing process. This report prompts us to focus our research on the impact of social media marketing on listing agent's success. In this study, we collect data of 20 Abacoa agents to determine whether their number of social media platforms and their online presence contribute to their success. We use data from the agents’ Facebook and Twitter accounts and the total of listings they had during the month of April to November 9, 2020. After testing these data, we discover that agents with two social media platforms are as successful as agents with only one. Furthermore, we also find that there is a positive relationship between their number of Facebook followers and their number of listings. For future research, we recommend using a large sample size.
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- 2021
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- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FAUHT00159
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- SCHOOLHOUSE ECONOMICS: EXPLORING THE LINK BETWEEN PALM BEACH COUNTY'S ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS AND PROPERTY PRICES.
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- Fleites, Joel, Nur-tegin, Kanybek, Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College, Florida Atlantic University
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This paper investigates the relationship between elementary school quality, as assessed through standardized test scores and ratings, and residential property values in Palm Beach County, Florida. Multiple regression analysis found a strong positive connection between these two variables. Our results indicate that a one-point increase in school rating would lead to an estimated $7,100 increase in property value; this signals a tangible appreciation for higher-quality schools. All the houses...
Show moreThis paper investigates the relationship between elementary school quality, as assessed through standardized test scores and ratings, and residential property values in Palm Beach County, Florida. Multiple regression analysis found a strong positive connection between these two variables. Our results indicate that a one-point increase in school rating would lead to an estimated $7,100 increase in property value; this signals a tangible appreciation for higher-quality schools. All the houses examined were bought in 2019, providing a current Palm Beach County housing market analysis. The relevance of our findings cannot be overshadowed: it is essential for realtors and homeowners to comprehend the link between school quality and property values so they can make better choices about allocating resources efficiently and selecting suitable homes when buying that will benefit their children’s future.
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- 2023
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- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FAUHT00254
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- Document (PDF)
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- SUPERMODEL OF THE WORLD: HOW RUPAUL AND RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE FORGED A QUEER PERFORMANCE EMPIRE.
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- McNeill, Michael, Nur-tegin, Kanybek, Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College, Florida Atlantic University
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The art of drag, once looked down upon in society and criminalized for many years, has seen a recent surge in popularity and become celebrated and welcomed internationally. RuPaul and their Emmy-award-winning television franchise RuPaul’s Drag Race have created a whole new industry and career path for what was once seen as a menace to society and unwanted for its challenges against cis-gendered and heterosexual norms. Changing the media industry and political landscape for LGBTQ+ people,...
Show moreThe art of drag, once looked down upon in society and criminalized for many years, has seen a recent surge in popularity and become celebrated and welcomed internationally. RuPaul and their Emmy-award-winning television franchise RuPaul’s Drag Race have created a whole new industry and career path for what was once seen as a menace to society and unwanted for its challenges against cis-gendered and heterosexual norms. Changing the media industry and political landscape for LGBTQ+ people, RuPaul and their show have positively uplifted queer performers by providing a platform to show off their talents and opportunities to make money they otherwise wouldn’t have been able to. Despite the backlash from non-supporters, queens have been able to turn their television fame into large fanbases, international spin-offs, and financially successful cosmetic, media, and hospitality industries.
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- 2023
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- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FAUHT00264
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- Document (PDF)
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- THE DETERMINANTS OF AFRICAN POLITICAL PARTICIPATION: A MODEL FOR VOTER TURNOUT.
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- Sherman, Denver, Nur-tegin, Kanybek, Florida Atlantic University, Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College
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In the lingering shadow of colonialism, African states have sprouted shallow, unstable democratic roots; the success of which is reliant upon the collective engagement of African citizens. In this paper, the socioeconomic determinants of political participation are analyzed econometrically. We use the Afrobarometer 5th Round dataset which provides large-scale data of 55,000 individuals across 34 African countries (Afrobarometer, 2015). The data analysis includes traditional political...
Show moreIn the lingering shadow of colonialism, African states have sprouted shallow, unstable democratic roots; the success of which is reliant upon the collective engagement of African citizens. In this paper, the socioeconomic determinants of political participation are analyzed econometrically. We use the Afrobarometer 5th Round dataset which provides large-scale data of 55,000 individuals across 34 African countries (Afrobarometer, 2015). The data analysis includes traditional political participation determinants, or those found to be significant in previous literature, as baseline control. Additional independent variables, like perceived corruption, party affiliation, and democratic perceptions, are then tested for significant participatory influence.
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- 2017
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- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00012636
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- The Economic Impact of Red Tide on the Tourism Industry in Sarasota County.
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- Severin, Janeive, Nur-tegin, Kanybek, Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College, Florida Atlantic University
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Sarasota County, Florida is a region that is predominantly reliant on the tourism industry. The Southwest County is subjected to negative issues associated with an algal bloom, most particularly, Red Tide. This condition can promote a significantly negative impact on Sarasota County’s economy. Existing literature and its subsequent analysis provide evidence of the associated issues of the bloom. The research will provide evidence of how the detrimental algae has affected other Southwest...
Show moreSarasota County, Florida is a region that is predominantly reliant on the tourism industry. The Southwest County is subjected to negative issues associated with an algal bloom, most particularly, Red Tide. This condition can promote a significantly negative impact on Sarasota County’s economy. Existing literature and its subsequent analysis provide evidence of the associated issues of the bloom. The research will provide evidence of how the detrimental algae has affected other Southwest counties. This study demonstrates the existence of severe Red Tide outbreaks in Sarasota County: 2005, 2006, and 2018. However, it aims to show a comparison on how the bloom affected direct and indirect tourism factors for 2006 and 2018 through impacts of visitor spending.
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- 2021
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- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FAUHT00160
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- Document (PDF)
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- THE EFFECT OF FIRM-SIZE ON FINANCIAL METRICS AND RETURNS.
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- Dixon, Seth, Nur-tegin, Kanybek, Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College, Florida Atlantic University
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The small-firm effect is a well-researched topic that defies fundamental financial market theory. Though there are many studies on presence of the small-firm effect, few investigate the reasoning behind it. This study tests 577 stocks in 2019 to determine if the small-firm effect can be explained by differences in financial metrics commonly used by investors. Though we find that market capitalization has an inverse relationship with asset turnover, market capitalization has a positive and...
Show moreThe small-firm effect is a well-researched topic that defies fundamental financial market theory. Though there are many studies on presence of the small-firm effect, few investigate the reasoning behind it. This study tests 577 stocks in 2019 to determine if the small-firm effect can be explained by differences in financial metrics commonly used by investors. Though we find that market capitalization has an inverse relationship with asset turnover, market capitalization has a positive and negative relationship, respectively, with return on assets and cash conversion cycle. We find that revenue growth, free cash flow growth, return on assets, and market capitalization all have a positive effect on returns. Though we find that asset turnover is higher for small-firms, it does not make a difference on returns. In contrast, return on assets is lower for small-firms is positively correlated with returns, possibly explaining the reversal of the small-firm effect in our sample.
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- 2022
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- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FAUHT00195
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- Document (PDF)
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- THE EFFECTS OF CASH ON CHANGES IN HOME PRICE: A STUDY OF CASH OFFERS ON RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE IN JUPITER FLORIDA.
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- Venugopalan, Sanjay, Nur-tegin, Kanybek, Florida Atlantic University, Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College
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Real estate transactions are fraught with risks and costs. Transaction delay and failure are risks directly linked to loan approval. Real estate sellers tend to prefer the proceeds from the sale of their home with immediacy and surety rather than with a delay but waiting for loan approval causes such a delay. Using an ordinary least squares regression analysis, I assess whether home sellers are willing to concede discounts to buyers who offer to pay cash, to avoid the risks of transaction...
Show moreReal estate transactions are fraught with risks and costs. Transaction delay and failure are risks directly linked to loan approval. Real estate sellers tend to prefer the proceeds from the sale of their home with immediacy and surety rather than with a delay but waiting for loan approval causes such a delay. Using an ordinary least squares regression analysis, I assess whether home sellers are willing to concede discounts to buyers who offer to pay cash, to avoid the risks of transaction failure and delay of payment. I claim that, in contrast to a loan, a cash offer reduces the risk of a failed transaction, and this reduced risk is reflected as a discount on the price of the house greater than any discounts for loan-based transactions. This paper will also assess the magnitude of any discounts as a percentage of the home’s last list price on the market.
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- 2020
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- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00003729
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- Document (PDF)
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- The Impact of the Great Recession on the Rate of Homeownership among Minorities.
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- Belizaire, Marie Laure, Nur-tegin, Kanybek, Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College, Florida Atlantic University
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Homeownership is a critical component in the American Dream. Minorities are positively affected by owning a home as it showcases prosperity, economic stability, and vast educational services (depending on the neighborhood). Unfortunately, any negative shift in the housing market can change the dynamic and burst the housing bubble. The Great Recession was that negative shift that changed the course of homeowners in the United States and worldwide. The findings of this thesis will note how the...
Show moreHomeownership is a critical component in the American Dream. Minorities are positively affected by owning a home as it showcases prosperity, economic stability, and vast educational services (depending on the neighborhood). Unfortunately, any negative shift in the housing market can change the dynamic and burst the housing bubble. The Great Recession was that negative shift that changed the course of homeowners in the United States and worldwide. The findings of this thesis will note how the federal government failed to regulate the subprime markets and failed to protect minority homeowners. The thesis will also discuss subprime lenders in minority neighborhoods and how unemployment contributed to the increase in foreclosure and the decrease of minority homeownership rates.
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- 2021
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- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FAUHT00136
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- Document (PDF)