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partial behavioral model for macroeconomic expansion
Title
A partial behavioral model for macroeconomic expansion.
Creator
Knickerbocker, H. E., Florida Atlantic University, Rhodd, Rupert, College of Business, Department of Economics
Abstract/Description
This thesis presents a theoretical behavioral model that deals with the expansionary phase of the business cycle. Its purpose was to provide a plausible explanation for growth out of recession. In this model, expansionary output is directly related to investment, saving, and the expected returns to capital. Moreover, it is assumed that capital formation is inversely related to the interest rate, which serves as the independent variable with respect to investment, production, saving, and...
Show moreThis thesis presents a theoretical behavioral model that deals with the expansionary phase of the business cycle. Its purpose was to provide a plausible explanation for growth out of recession. In this model, expansionary output is directly related to investment, saving, and the expected returns to capital. Moreover, it is assumed that capital formation is inversely related to the interest rate, which serves as the independent variable with respect to investment, production, saving, and expected returns. In addition, the basic model is linked to the combined influence of fiscal and monetary policy through the use of a coefficient. This coefficient can alter the fundamental dynamic of the growth path. Finally, the four basic non-linear curves that compose the behavioral model are compared to curves suggested by scatter diagrams. In conclusion, there seems to be some conformity of statistical reality to the non-linear relationships described by the behavioral model, as well as general agreement with a large body of existent theory.
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Date Issued
1995
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/15164
Subject Headings
Business cycles, Economic forecasting, Macroeconomics, Business forecasting, Economic development
Format
Document (PDF)
Regression analysis of a small business to determine optimal advertising media
Title
Regression analysis of a small business to determine optimal advertising media.
Creator
Harris, Jamie A., Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College
Abstract/Description
Every day, business owners make important decisions trying to increase productivity. Smaller, family-owned companies, however, have a financial disadvantage over larger corporations. Through the analysis of one small business, Gardens Pool Supply, we provide the owners with answers to questions on how to reduce costs and increase profits.
Date Issued
2007
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/FAU/11608
Subject Headings
Regression analysis, Economics, Statistical methods, Commercial statistics, Business forecasting, Advertising
Format
Document (PDF)
Net transaction value: Toward a unified theory of buyer decision-making
Title
Net transaction value: Toward a unified theory of buyer decision-making.
Creator
Branchik, Blaine J., Florida Atlantic University, Shaw, Eric H.
Abstract/Description
Buyer decision-making, a fundamental marketing activity, is studied from a variety of perspectives. This study proposes Net Transaction Value (NTV), a unified theory of buyer decision-making. NTV hypothesizes that a buyer makes an implicit and subjective calculation before making a purchase in a high involvement context. In making this calculation, the buyer deducts the costs anticipated from a transaction or transaction stream from its associated benefits. Benefits in the NTV equation...
Show moreBuyer decision-making, a fundamental marketing activity, is studied from a variety of perspectives. This study proposes Net Transaction Value (NTV), a unified theory of buyer decision-making. NTV hypothesizes that a buyer makes an implicit and subjective calculation before making a purchase in a high involvement context. In making this calculation, the buyer deducts the costs anticipated from a transaction or transaction stream from its associated benefits. Benefits in the NTV equation reflect not only the product or service offering itself, but the monetary aspects of the transaction or purchase deal. Costs reflect the buyer's own self-imposed costs over and above price as well as those costs over and above price imposed by the seller on the buyer. This study uses the NTV model to develop and test the relationships between these benefit and cost variables and the buyer's perceptions of net transaction value. Results confirm that the buyer includes the benefits of the product or service offering itself and seller-imposed costs in the calculation of NTV. As a result, NTV provides a valuable tool for predicting and describing buyer decision-making.
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Date Issued
2005
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FADT12121
Subject Headings
Marketing research, Consumer behavior, Decision making, Business forecasting
Format
Document (PDF)
Earnings management around IPO lockup expiration and the role of auditors
Title
Earnings management around IPO lockup expiration and the role of auditors.
Creator
Hao, Lizhong., College of Business, School of Accounting
Abstract/Description
I examine the presence of earnings management at pre-IPO and lockup periods. Motivated by significant post-lockup insider sales documented in prior research, I investigate whether insiders (managers and venture capitalists) inflate earnings around the lockup period in order to increase share price and maximize personal wealth from selling shares at lockup expiration. I also compare levels of earnings management in the pre-IPO and lockup periods with those in the post-lockup period. Prior...
Show moreI examine the presence of earnings management at pre-IPO and lockup periods. Motivated by significant post-lockup insider sales documented in prior research, I investigate whether insiders (managers and venture capitalists) inflate earnings around the lockup period in order to increase share price and maximize personal wealth from selling shares at lockup expiration. I also compare levels of earnings management in the pre-IPO and lockup periods with those in the post-lockup period. Prior research also documents that auditor quality mitigates earnings management behavior. I explore the impact of auditor quality in the unique setting of IPO lockups. ... Cross-sectional analysis reveals that my sample IPO firms also utilize real-activities manipulation, but only in the early pre-IPO period. The results are robust with respect to alternative abnormal accruals and real-activities measures. I also find that IPO firms that hire prestigious auditors experience less earnings management in the lockup period than firms with lower-quality auditors, after controlling for the monitoring role of venture capitalist and underwriter reputation.
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Date Issued
2013
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/3362378
Subject Headings
Going public (Securities), Business forecasting, Organizational effectiveness, Investment analysis, Portfolio management
Format
Document (PDF)
Causality between stock prices and exchange rates: A case of the United States
Title
Causality between stock prices and exchange rates: A case of the United States.
Creator
Ozair, Amber., Florida Atlantic University, Yuhn, Ky-hyang
Abstract/Description
This thesis investigates the direction of causality as well as short-run dynamics and long-run equilibrium relationship between stock prices and exchange rates using quarterly data for the period 1960:1--2004:4. The studies apply techniques of the unit root, cointegration and Standard Granger causality tests to examine the relationship between these two financial variables. The empirical results reveal that there is no causal linkage and no cointegration between the stock prices and exchange...
Show moreThis thesis investigates the direction of causality as well as short-run dynamics and long-run equilibrium relationship between stock prices and exchange rates using quarterly data for the period 1960:1--2004:4. The studies apply techniques of the unit root, cointegration and Standard Granger causality tests to examine the relationship between these two financial variables. The empirical results reveal that there is no causal linkage and no cointegration between the stock prices and exchange rates as suggested under Traditional and Portfolio approaches. The results support the view that the semi-strong form of EMH holds true for the U.S. financial markets.
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Date Issued
2006
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/13393
Subject Headings
Econometric models, Business forecasting--Mathematical models, Efficient market theory, Stock exchanges--Mathematical models
Format
Document (PDF)