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- Economic growth in Ecuador provided by dollarization.
- Creator
- Salcedo-Saltos, Rosanna L., Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College
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In an attempt to reduce runaway inflation, the Ecuadorian government froze citizens' checking and savings accounts for a year in March 1999. Nevertheless, Ecuador still experienced hyperinflation later that year. On January 9, 2000, Ecuador established dollarization as a desperate attempt to restore confidence in the economy. In order to test for dollarization's impact on economic growth, I employ an econometrics model with total factor productivity as the dependent variable. I then use...
Show moreIn an attempt to reduce runaway inflation, the Ecuadorian government froze citizens' checking and savings accounts for a year in March 1999. Nevertheless, Ecuador still experienced hyperinflation later that year. On January 9, 2000, Ecuador established dollarization as a desperate attempt to restore confidence in the economy. In order to test for dollarization's impact on economic growth, I employ an econometrics model with total factor productivity as the dependent variable. I then use dollarization as the independent variable of interest, and other control variables such as oil, and trade. The results reported in this paper suggest that dollarization has a significant positive impact on Ecuador's economic growth.
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- 2010
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/FAU/3335454
- Subject Headings
- Monetary policy, Currency question, Dollar, American, Economic conditions, Economic conditions
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- Document (PDF)
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- The influence of the global economic crisis on the relationship between governance and economic growth.
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- Albassam, Bassam A., College for Design and Social Inquiry, School of Public Administration
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The current economic crisis has affected all aspects of life, which has resulted in political instability, personal financial troubles, and a growing number of business bankruptcies. While these are serious issues, simply developoing a government policy that injects an economy with money is not an appropriate means to achieve economic recovery and long-term economic development unless combined with an effective and efficient governing system. The present research studies whether the strong...
Show moreThe current economic crisis has affected all aspects of life, which has resulted in political instability, personal financial troubles, and a growing number of business bankruptcies. While these are serious issues, simply developoing a government policy that injects an economy with money is not an appropriate means to achieve economic recovery and long-term economic development unless combined with an effective and efficient governing system. The present research studies whether the strong relationship between governance and growth exists during economic crises or only during non-crisis periods. The results of the current research show that the global economic crisis has had an influence on the relationship between governance and economic growth. In addition, this study found that different levels of development affect the relationship between governance and growth differently during times of crisis. Consequently, the results of the current research show the instability in the relationship between governance and economic growth during the economic crisis ; this unsteadiness is a sign of the need for long-term strategies to promote global and national good governance practices that are not adversely affected by crises.
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- 2012
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/FAU/3360745
- Subject Headings
- Globalization, Economic aspects, Financial crises, History, Sustainable development, Government policy, Industrial organization (Economic theory)
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- Document (PDF)
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- A SHORT RUN MACROECONOMETRIC MODEL OF THE GREEK ECONOMY, 1956-1969.
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- TSOUBLEKAS, GEORGE BASIL., Florida Atlantic University, Scheidell, John M., College of Business, Department of Economics
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Tho basis of this study is a macroeconometric model of Greece that consists of fifteen equations estimated by ordinary least squares methods from annual data and five definitional aggregates. The model is designed primarily to explain the behavior of the Greek economy from 1953, but it also has value for short run forecasting. A unique feature is the emphasis given to the interplay of imports, investment and exports. The stability test indicates a stable model with a damped oscillation of a...
Show moreTho basis of this study is a macroeconometric model of Greece that consists of fifteen equations estimated by ordinary least squares methods from annual data and five definitional aggregates. The model is designed primarily to explain the behavior of the Greek economy from 1953, but it also has value for short run forecasting. A unique feature is the emphasis given to the interplay of imports, investment and exports. The stability test indicates a stable model with a damped oscillation of a twenty-five period cycle. The predictive ability tests were very favorable and the Durbin-Watson tests indicated low auto-correlation. Future forecasts were made with the use of trend estimated values for the exogenous variables. Finally, the analysis of multipliers was used to evaluate the policy implications of the model.
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- 1973
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/13596
- Subject Headings
- Macroeconomics--Mathematical models, Greece--Economic policy--Mathematical models, Greece--Economic conditions--Mathematical models
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- Document (PDF)
- Title
- Will the demands of organized labor promote recovery?.
- Creator
- Hillman, Sidney, Emery, James A.
- Date Issued
- 1935
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/DT/368652
- Subject Headings
- Industrial relations --United States, United States --Economic policy --1933-1945.
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- Document (PDF)
- Title
- Labour's immediate programme.
- Creator
- Labour Party (Great Britain). Executive Committee
- Date Issued
- 1937
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/DT/243133
- Subject Headings
- Socialism --Great Britain., Labour Party --Great Britain, Great Britain --Economic policy --1918-1945.
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- Document (PDF)
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- Remittances, Health and Education: A Cross-Country Study.
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- Zhunio, Maria Cristina, Vishwasrao, Sharmila, Florida Atlantic University
- Abstract/Description
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This study examines the effects of epistemic motives and individual social structure (strength of social ties) on individual actions. lt has been suggested that the informal structure of relations that develops within firms affects the actions of individuals perhaps more so than formal structure. Ifthis is true, when studying organizations perhaps more effort should be given to examining the effects of the structure of social relations within the firm . This study has attempted to take the...
Show moreThis study examines the effects of epistemic motives and individual social structure (strength of social ties) on individual actions. lt has been suggested that the informal structure of relations that develops within firms affects the actions of individuals perhaps more so than formal structure. Ifthis is true, when studying organizations perhaps more effort should be given to examining the effects of the structure of social relations within the firm . This study has attempted to take the first steps in beginning to systematically study identifiable and predictable effects of the informal structure of relations on the behavior of individuals. During the process of examining the etfects of epistemic motives and individual social structure on the actions of individuals, two important questions were addressed. First, what are the effects of epistemic motives on the formation of individual social structure? The findings of this study suggest that the need for closure and the need for cognition affect the formation of individual social structure in different and identifiable ways. In addition, the level of epistemic motivation atiects the degree to which social interactions affect tie strength. The second question is what are the effects of individual social structures on individual actions? The findings of this study suggest that the tie strength of an individual's social structure appears to affect interdependent actions; but, tie strength does not affect independent actions. In addition, an understanding about individuals' inclinations to take interdependent or independent actions is enhanced when the effects of both epistemic motives and social structure are considered. The findings of this study suggest that information about the epistemic motives of employees can provide insight into the fonnation of the individual social structures and the intrinsic desire of employees to take interdependent or independent actions. The effects of epistemic motives and individual social structure on individual actions, the organizing process and the formulation and implementation of strategies are discussed.
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- 2008
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00000311
- Subject Headings
- Emigration and Immigration--Economic Aspects, Emigrant Remittances, Emigration and Immigration--Government Policy
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- Document (PDF)
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- MONETARY POLICY TARGETS IN TURKEY: AN ANALYSIS OF CAUSALITY AND CONTROLLABILITY.
- Creator
- Akyurek, Cem Ahmet, Florida Atlantic University, Manage, Neela D., College of Business, Department of Economics
- Abstract/Description
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This study analyzes the formulation of monetary policy in the Turkish economy on the basis of intermediate policy targets. Two monetary aggregates and four credit aggregates are identified as potential intermediate targets of monetary policy. The causal relationship between these variables and GNP as well as prices is estimated by utilizing Granger and Sims tests for causality. The degree to which these targets are controlled by changes in the monetary base is examined by using regression...
Show moreThis study analyzes the formulation of monetary policy in the Turkish economy on the basis of intermediate policy targets. Two monetary aggregates and four credit aggregates are identified as potential intermediate targets of monetary policy. The causal relationship between these variables and GNP as well as prices is estimated by utilizing Granger and Sims tests for causality. The degree to which these targets are controlled by changes in the monetary base is examined by using regression analysis. Finally, this study briefly examines the major sources of the monetary base in the Turkish economy.
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- 1985
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/14259
- Subject Headings
- Monetary policy--Turkey--Analysis, Turkey--Economic conditions--Analysis
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- Document (PDF)
- Title
- Privatization as an administrative reform: The case of Bangladesh.
- Creator
- Islam, Md. Rafiqul, Florida Atlantic University, Farazmand, Ali
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Privatization has been a major policy and administrative reform all over the world for the last twenty-five years. Public bureaucracy is one of the first institutions of government to be affected by privatization as a reform. The major purpose of this dissertation was to examine the perception of the civil servants of Bangladesh towards privatization with respect to national development. In order to examine the perception of Bangladeshi civil servants, this dissertation has examined the...
Show morePrivatization has been a major policy and administrative reform all over the world for the last twenty-five years. Public bureaucracy is one of the first institutions of government to be affected by privatization as a reform. The major purpose of this dissertation was to examine the perception of the civil servants of Bangladesh towards privatization with respect to national development. In order to examine the perception of Bangladeshi civil servants, this dissertation has examined the answers to the question: "What are the perceptions of civil servants in Bangladesh towards privatization with respect to national development?" It has also examined the differences in the perceptions of different levels of civil servants with respect to national development. To examine the perceptions of the civil servants data were collected from 120 civil servants of six ministries in Bangladesh through a survey instrument and personal interviews. The methodologies used in this dissertation were interviews and case studies. The 120 civil servants were randomly selected from six ministries and/or attached departments or subordinate offices; they were interviewed to collect data for examining their perceptions towards privatization with respect to national development. Using government documents and examining some cases, this study also examined the earlier success and failure of privatization programs in Bangladesh with respect to national development as a means to explain the perception of civil servants of Bangladesh. This dissertation has developed propositions about the perception of civil servants of Bangladesh towards privatization with respect to national development. Analysis of data reveals that the civil servants of Bangladesh have positive perceptions towards privatization with respect to national development. The study also reveals that there is no significant difference in the perceptions of different levels of civil servants of Bangladesh towards privatization with respect to national development. The dissertation study reveals that the majority of the civil servants in Bangladesh believe that privatization programs will positively affect economic, social, political and administrative development in Bangladesh. Findings of the study also reveal that the civil servants of Bangladesh believe that privatization program will increase accountability, skills, service delivery and performance of employees, which help promote national development. The study, moreover, shows that although the civil servants of Bangladesh have positive perception towards privatization with respect to national development, many of them are also doubtful about the implementation of privatization programs in Bangladesh. However, the case studies indicate that privatization programs in Bangladesh have mixed results. Findings of this dissertation study will enrich the literature on privatization, bureaucracy and development. Contribution to the theory of bureaucracy and reform is also significant in that bureaucracy tends to survive no matter what reform takes place, as long as there is a need to implement, oversee, and follow up on reforms. This study has significant implications for understanding the perceptions of civil servants towards privatization with respect to national development of not only third world countries, but also of developed nations. Privatization is viewed as a form of change, which is embraced as a positive reform effort toward national development. Students, academics and practitioners of economics, public administration and business studies as well as business entrepreneurs will also benefit from the findings of the study in understanding the perceptions of civil servants of third world countries towards the effects of privatization in development. This study has significant contribution not only to literature on administrative change, but also to literature on bureaucracy and development. It rejects the conventional negative perception about the role of bureaucracy in privatization. The study shows that civil servants or civil bureaucrats in Bangladesh are generally not inimical to privatization but they are in favor of privatization for national development as they believe that privatization of public enterprises positively affects national development-economically, socially, politically and administratively. Finally, this dissertation study will enhance knowledge in the area of privatization, bureaucracy and national development as the findings of the study provide new knowledge for explaining the changing perception of bureaucracy toward privatization with respect to national development. In spite of these important findings, one limitation of the study must also be noted, and that is, it only focused on 120 civil servants of the bureaucracy, and that it did not include employees of public enterprises subject to privatization. This shortcoming of the study could serve as a subject for future research.
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- 2006
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/12198
- Subject Headings
- Privatization--Developing countries, Bangladesh--Economic policy--21st century, Industrial policy--Developing countries, Infrastructure (Economics)--Bangladesh, Developing countries--Economic conditions, Administrative agencies--Bangladish--Reorganization
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- Document (PDF)
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- Mr. Webster's address at Andover, November 9, 1843.
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- Webster, Daniel 1782-1852, Marvin, Theophilus Rogers 1796-1882
- Abstract/Description
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Daniel Webster's address at Andover, November 9, 1843. Related to banking, the currency, and the commercial system of the United States. Appendices, pages 38-44. FAU copy side stitched with brown cord.
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/fauwsb13f15
- Subject Headings
- Banks and banking, American -- Government policy, Speeches, addresses, etc., American -- 19th century, United States -- Economic policy -- To 1933, United States -- Politics and government -- 1841-1845
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- E-book
- Title
- Beyond culture wars: the role of Christian religiosity in the public support for social safety net policies in contemporary America.
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- Alvarado, Emmanuel., Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters, Department of Sociology
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This study examines the impact of Christian religiosity on attitudes toward social safety-net policies over the past three decades in the US. The study used data from the General Social Survey on social safety-net policy preferences and levels of Christian religiosity. Simple cross tabulations, correlations and multiple regression analysis were used to assess the data. Contrary to previous related research, the results of this study indicate that Christian religiosity has a very weak...
Show moreThis study examines the impact of Christian religiosity on attitudes toward social safety-net policies over the past three decades in the US. The study used data from the General Social Survey on social safety-net policy preferences and levels of Christian religiosity. Simple cross tabulations, correlations and multiple regression analysis were used to assess the data. Contrary to previous related research, the results of this study indicate that Christian religiosity has a very weak association with opposition to social safety-net policies. At the national level, the relationship between Christian religiosity and attitudes toward social protection policies was largely mediated by other factors such as race, gender, education, family income, and political ideology. These results indicate that Christian religiosity per se does not independently influence social spending preferences. Instead, these results suggest that social divisions in socioeconomic standing and in political ideology, which in turn are closely related to differences in support for social protection policies, permeate American Christianity. The study also examined the relationship between Christian religiosity and social protection policy preferences among Hispanic and Black Americans separately. Although Hispanics and Blacks are generally more supportive of social spending in comparison to White Americans, Christian religiosity was not found to have a strong independent effect on support for social safety-net policies among these two groups. The study did find, however, a markedly different level of support for social safety-net policies among identifiable Christian groups at the national level and in the Hispanic-American population., Those who self-identified as "evangelical" or "fundamentalist" Christians were much less supportive of social safety-net policies in comparison to "mainline" or "liberal" Christians. Among Hispanics, Catholics were more supp in comparison to Evangelical Protestants. Moreover, the results of this study indicate that religious American Christians have had a tendency to give precedence to moral issues over concerns about social safety-net policies thus facilitating an issue-bundling effect in recent electoral competition. Lastly, the present work proposes a broad framework through which to interpret the aforementioned findings grounded on the existence and interaction of two counterpoised cultural narratives on social protection found within American Christianity.
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- 2010
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/FAU/1927301
- Subject Headings
- Social service, Christianity and politics, Urban policy, Democracy, Economic aspects, Social policy
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- Document (PDF)
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- Measured impact of federal government policies as determined by stock market capital values for selected industries.
- Creator
- Fuller, Edward E., Florida Atlantic University, deHaven-Smith, Lance
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Government policies can reduce or increase wealth. Some governmental actions are explicit, such as the collection of taxes or fees. The effects of other actions are less apparent, such as safety regulations or meat inspection standards. Specific governmental policies were matched to related industry groups who would seem affected by the action. The stock values for each of the industrial groups were analyzed using a time series methodology. The data for the investigation came from the actual...
Show moreGovernment policies can reduce or increase wealth. Some governmental actions are explicit, such as the collection of taxes or fees. The effects of other actions are less apparent, such as safety regulations or meat inspection standards. Specific governmental policies were matched to related industry groups who would seem affected by the action. The stock values for each of the industrial groups were analyzed using a time series methodology. The data for the investigation came from the actual stock prices at weekly checkpoints over a two year period. Each group has a total stock value and the matching Dow Jones Industrial Average for each time period. Forecast values are compared to actual values for the critical periods previous to and following the pronouncement of the policy. The results are compared on a case by case basis within each industry, and an aggregate conclusion was drawn based on all five industries. Overall, the short term outcome reflected stock market reaction which caused most values to decrease from the news. Long term values were restored for the most part in relation to the total stock market behavior as represented by the Dow Jones Industrial Average. The intent of the research was to measure wealth changes as a result of governmental policy pronouncements. The capital values of the stock market provided a means of measuring wealth. While this paper did not intend to provide investment insight, one can conclude that short term downturns from some governmental policies are short term in nature. A savvy investor may be able to outperform the market average using such downturns as a strategic investment point.
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- 1994
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/12396
- Subject Headings
- Capital market--United States, Stock exchanges--United States, Industrial policy--United States, United States--Economic policy, Corporations--United States
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- Document (PDF)
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- Russian energy politics and the European Union.
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- Draganova, Katerina Ivanova, Rabil, Robert, Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters, Department of Political Science
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In this thesis, I examine the politics of European Union (EU) and Russian energy relations. The main analysis is focused on the Russian energy policy towards the European Union and whether or not Moscow’s attempts at deepening reliance on Russian’s natural gas are a part of a Russian broad strategy or to gain political leverage vis-à-vis European countries. More specifically, this thesis focuses on the state-owned natural gas company Gazprom as a tool of Russia’s energy policy and the extent...
Show moreIn this thesis, I examine the politics of European Union (EU) and Russian energy relations. The main analysis is focused on the Russian energy policy towards the European Union and whether or not Moscow’s attempts at deepening reliance on Russian’s natural gas are a part of a Russian broad strategy or to gain political leverage vis-à-vis European countries. More specifically, this thesis focuses on the state-owned natural gas company Gazprom as a tool of Russia’s energy policy and the extent to which Russian authorities use this company to shape the politics of EU – Russian energy relations. This study investigates whether Gazprom has become an extension of the Russian government, and whether the company has been used as leverage tool to affect relations between the EU and Russia. Finally, this study also traces the tremendous growth of the EU – Russia energy partnership by examining several ongoing projects.
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- 2013
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA0004017
- Subject Headings
- Energy policy -- European Union countries, Energy security -- European Union countries, Environmental policy -- European Union countries, European Union countries -- Foreign economic relations -- Russia (Federation), Russia (Federation) -- Foreign economic relations -- European Union countries
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- Document (PDF)
- Title
- " Pay-to-pave": gopher tortoise management, endangered species protection, and incidental take permits in Florida before and after 2007.
- Creator
- Florscher, Melinda., Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College
- Abstract/Description
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This study assesses the philosophical underpinnings of endangered species protections focused on gopher tortoises in Florida. From 1993-2007, gopher tortoises (Gopherus polyphemus) were listed in Florida as a species of special concern. Land developers wanting to build on their habitats could apply for an incidental take permit, paying a fee that allowed tortoises to be 'entombed' in their burrows to die a slow death. In 2007, when gopher tortoise status was up-losted to 'threatened', a new...
Show moreThis study assesses the philosophical underpinnings of endangered species protections focused on gopher tortoises in Florida. From 1993-2007, gopher tortoises (Gopherus polyphemus) were listed in Florida as a species of special concern. Land developers wanting to build on their habitats could apply for an incidental take permit, paying a fee that allowed tortoises to be 'entombed' in their burrows to die a slow death. In 2007, when gopher tortoise status was up-losted to 'threatened', a new policy ended the incidental take permit program. This study compares policy guidelines of the 1991 and 2007 gopher tortoise management plans and explores cases that deal with incidental take controversies. I will apply perspectives from environmental philosophy to my analysis to understand how policies attempt to balance economic goals with a mandate to protect species in peril.
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- 2012
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/FAU/3359300
- Subject Headings
- Gopher tortoise, Conservation, Endangered species, Conservation, Economic aspects, Endangered species, Law and legislation, Economic aspects, Environmental protection, Environmental policy
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- Document (PDF)
- Title
- Impacts of federal deficits on the real GNP: The AMRC model.
- Creator
- Uysal, Ali Enis., Florida Atlantic University, Cebula, Richard, College of Business, Department of Economics
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The economy is a system of interrelated variables which must be studied as a whole. Lack of understanding of the interrelationship between economic agents may result in misleading information. Government transactions are the only controllable input to the system. It is essential, therefore, to examine the potential effects of budget deficits, and to implement necessary safeguards against these, if the goals of a society are to be achieved.
- Date Issued
- 1992
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/14875
- Subject Headings
- Budget deficits--United States, Deficit financing--United States, United States--Economic policy--1981-, Economic forecasting--United States
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- Document (PDF)
- Title
- Public asset management: empirical evidence from the state governments in the United States.
- Creator
- Lu, Yaotai, College for Design and Social Inquiry, School of Public Administration
- Abstract/Description
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Public asset management is a critical component of the financial integrity of government. However, in practice, problems exist in the field of public asset management at different levels of government in the United States. This research explores the management of public fixed assets owned, controlled and used by state governments in America. It attempts to answer two major questions: (1) What are the characteristics of a modern public asset management system based on the available literature?...
Show morePublic asset management is a critical component of the financial integrity of government. However, in practice, problems exist in the field of public asset management at different levels of government in the United States. This research explores the management of public fixed assets owned, controlled and used by state governments in America. It attempts to answer two major questions: (1) What are the characteristics of a modern public asset management system based on the available literature? and (2) How do public asset management practices at the U.S. state government compare to the system standard described in the first question? Based on systems theory and current research on public asset management and public procurement systems, this research develops an intellectual framework of a public fixed asset management system. This system is composed of six interdependent cornerstones, including legal and regulatory requirements, organization structure, management process throughout th e life cycle of assets, human capital strategies, information and technology resources, and monitoring, integrity, and transparency. Each cornerstone consists of a number of components that reveal the underlying working principles of the relevant cornerstone and together determine the standards of fixed asset management in the relevant area. Survey results demonstrate that state governments fundamentally satisfy the standards identified in the fixed asset management system. However, certain problems obviously exist in the area of each cornerstone. In addition, survey results reveal that the six cornerstones of fixed asset management system are interrelated with one another. In most states, when a management element in the area of one cornerstone is widely implemented, the relevant management elements in areas of other cornerstones are employed and vice versa., A major contribution of this research is the development of a fixed asset management system. State and federal governments may compare their fixed asset management to the standards identified in this system. Local governments may find appropriate management components to adapt to their characteristics from this system.
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- 2011
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/FAU/3171677
- Subject Headings
- Finance, Public, Infrastructure (Economics), Finance, Organizational behavior, Government policy
- Format
- Document (PDF)
- Title
- Utopian/Dystopian Thought Experiments and the Potential For a New Strateb')' of Inquiry in Public Administration.
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- Pressley, Cindy L., Florida Atlantic University, Patterson, Patricia M., College for Design and Social Inquiry, School of Public Administration
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The purpose behind this dissertation is the creation, development, and illustration of a new strategy of inquiry in public administration. This new strategy of inquiry is a utopian/dystopian thought experiment. A utopian/dystopian thought experiment should provide its user with a way to develop a new/different viewpoint with which to examine an administrative activity. A researcher begins with an original viewpoint and should then develop a new/different viewpoint, a utopian/dystopian...
Show moreThe purpose behind this dissertation is the creation, development, and illustration of a new strategy of inquiry in public administration. This new strategy of inquiry is a utopian/dystopian thought experiment. A utopian/dystopian thought experiment should provide its user with a way to develop a new/different viewpoint with which to examine an administrative activity. A researcher begins with an original viewpoint and should then develop a new/different viewpoint, a utopian/dystopian viewpoint, by engaging in a utopian/dystopian thought experiment. A utopian/dystopian thought experiment is developed in this dissertation by bringing together elements from utopian literature and scientific thought experiment literature using a public administration point of view. The research approach used in this dissertation is a three-phase process that involves reviewing and connecting pertinent literatures, using imagination and the process of writing to create a utopian/dystopian thought experiment, and illustrating and examining a utopian/dystopian thought experiment in public administration. In this dissertation, I seek to create a utopian/dystopian thought experiment as a new strategy of inquiry that is developed specifically for public administration. A utopian/dystopian thought experiment should provide an additional tool to the researcher who is seeking to expand the viewpoints through which the researcher can examine administrative activities.
Show less - Date Issued
- 2008
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00000610
- Subject Headings
- Public administration--Philosophy, Place (Philosophy), Policy sciences--Economic aspects, Political planning--United States, Postmodernism--Social aspects
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- Document (PDF)
- Title
- The production & distribution of wealth. : An address delivered at the Detroit meeting of the American Social Science Association, May 11, 1875.
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- Wells, David A. (David Ames) 1828-1898, A. Williams & Co.
- Abstract/Description
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Influence of the production and distribution of wealth on social development. Production and distribution of wealth.Notes: "Franklin Press: Rand, Avery, & Co., Boston."--Cover. In printed paper wrapper. Includes bibliographical references.
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/fauwsb23f37
- Subject Headings
- Addresses -- 1875, Economic history, Economics, Postwar reconstruction -- United States -- History -- 19th century -- Sources, Reconstruction (U.S. history, 1865-1877), Speeches, addresses, etc., American -- 19th century, United States -- Economic policy -- 19th century, Wealth
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- E-book
- Title
- Contested spaces: NTFPS, livelihoods, and conservation planning.
- Creator
- Mitchell, Christine M., Esnard, Ann-Margaret, Ivy, Russell L., Florida Atlantic University, Charles E. Schmidt College of Science, Department of Geosciences
- Abstract/Description
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This research examines tensions between Latino/a farmworkers, who rely on the seasonal harvest of saw palmetto (Serenoa repens [W. Bartram] Small) berries for increased livelihood security, and conservationists and land-managers who view harvesting as detrimental for wildlife. Informal harvesting occurs on public and private lands, sometimes without permission. Berries, though ubiquitous on the landscape, have become a contested resource. The rapid conversion of rural wildlife habitat into...
Show moreThis research examines tensions between Latino/a farmworkers, who rely on the seasonal harvest of saw palmetto (Serenoa repens [W. Bartram] Small) berries for increased livelihood security, and conservationists and land-managers who view harvesting as detrimental for wildlife. Informal harvesting occurs on public and private lands, sometimes without permission. Berries, though ubiquitous on the landscape, have become a contested resource. The rapid conversion of rural wildlife habitat into suburban development has increased State urgency to bring natural areas into protection along the Florida Ecological Greenways Network. Habitat infringement and associated pressures on wildlife by development has led to the promotion of the state-wide Florida Wildlife Corridor, based on the FEGN. This corridor would connect isolated Florida black bear (Ursus americanus floridanus) populations and Florida panthers (Puma concolor coryi) with other populations. The scale of the commercial berry industry is unknown, but is estimated at millions of pounds annually. State and wildlife conservationists are increasingly concerned with the perceived scale of the harvest and its possible associated effects on wildlife, particularly Florida black bears.
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- 2014
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00004308, http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00004308
- Subject Headings
- Agriculture -- Economic aspects, Agriculture -- Environmental aspects, Biodiversity conservation, Land use -- Environmental aspects, Land use -- Planning, Non timber forest products -- Government policy, Non timber forest products -- Management, Wildlife management
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- Document (PDF)
- Title
- AN ANALYSIS OF ALIEN EXPULSION IN GHANA.
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- BEVAN, LINDA ESTELLE RACE., Florida Atlantic University, Nicholas, James C., College of Business, Department of Economics
- Abstract/Description
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The rising fervor of nationalism in post-colonial Ghana culminated in hatred of foreigners and fear of alien control of economic enterprises. As a result of this growing anti-alien sentiment, all aliens without valid residence permits were expelled from Ghana in late 1969. The purpose of alien expulsion was to increase domestic employment by offering to Ghanaians the positions previously held by aliens. This thesis examines the economic logic of alien expulsion. Certain assumptions had to...
Show moreThe rising fervor of nationalism in post-colonial Ghana culminated in hatred of foreigners and fear of alien control of economic enterprises. As a result of this growing anti-alien sentiment, all aliens without valid residence permits were expelled from Ghana in late 1969. The purpose of alien expulsion was to increase domestic employment by offering to Ghanaians the positions previously held by aliens. This thesis examines the economic logic of alien expulsion. Certain assumptions had to have been made in order for alien expulsion to increase domestic employment. Each of these assumptions is examined to see if it accurately depicted the conditions it described. The results of alien expulsion are then examined in light of the logic set up by this thesis.
Show less - Date Issued
- 1972
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/13530
- Subject Headings
- Aliens--Law and legislation--Ghana, Unemployment--Ghana, Ghana--Economic policy, Ghana--Politics and government--1957-1979
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- Document (PDF)
- Title
- Pursuit of agency profits: An evaluation of community redevelopment agencies in Florida.
- Creator
- DeLaney, Kimberly D., Florida Atlantic University, Miller, Hugh T.
- Abstract/Description
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The influence of public choice and economic theory in public administration has increased the pressure upon government to "act like a business." Accordingly, cities have become increasingly entrepreneurial, creating redevelopment agencies and venturing into public/private partnerships with mixed results. A key financial tool for redevelopment agencies is tax increment financing (TIF), which yields increased agency revenues from increased property values. As agency activities increase property...
Show moreThe influence of public choice and economic theory in public administration has increased the pressure upon government to "act like a business." Accordingly, cities have become increasingly entrepreneurial, creating redevelopment agencies and venturing into public/private partnerships with mixed results. A key financial tool for redevelopment agencies is tax increment financing (TIF), which yields increased agency revenues from increased property values. As agency activities increase property values, agencies are rewarded with increased revenues, much like profits for a business. The cyclical nature of TIF encourages a self-perpetuating tendency towards economic activities among self-interested, opportunistic agency actors, namely agency staff, elected officials, and business stakeholders who benefit from agency economic successes. Through a survey of Florida agencies and in-depth evaluation of five case studies, this research explores a series of questions regarding aspects of community redevelopment agencies: agency activities (either commercial or social), outcomes (agency TIF profits), and three theoretical constructs affecting the implementation environment (participation by business and non-business stakeholders and CRA structure as related to agency decision-making independence). The findings indicate that agencies conducting a predominance of commercial activities generated the highest rate of agency profits in the form of TIF revenues. In the implementation environment, the choice of agency activities was influenced by stakeholder participation. Agencies with mostly business stakeholder participation tended to conduct mostly economic activities, during both plan adoption and implementation. Conversely, agencies with predominantly non-business stakeholder participation, especially as a shift from business dominance, tended to prioritize social activities. Regular stakeholder participation, particularly by business interests, tended to increase as agency profits increased, underscoring the cyclical tendency towards economic activities. CRA structure varied among the cases. It appeared that more economic activities tended to occur when CRA structures were more autonomous, with a high degree of decision-making independence from parent local governments. However, while some agencies maintained high degrees of autonomy over time, autonomy was rescinded in others due to agency mishaps. Overall, economically-oriented goals in these agencies tended to win out over socially-oriented goals unless and until the under-represented "public" became unusually involved (revolts) or agencies were radically redirected by dissatisfied elected officials.
Show less - Date Issued
- 2004
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/12118
- Subject Headings
- Urban renewal--Florida--Case studies, Community development, Urban--Florida, City planning--Florida, Tax increment financing--Florida, Urban policy--Economic aspects--Florida
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- Document (PDF)
