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Title: FACTOR ANALYSIS AS A TECHNIQUE FOR ECONOMICS.
Creator: ISLEY, PHYLLIS W., Florida Atlantic University, Stronge, William B., College of Business, Department of Economics
Abstract/Description: This thesis focuses on factor analysis as a technique. It thus includes a survey of the various factor mode ls, their theory and mathematical development, a survey of its previous use for empirical studies in economics, and empirical tests of sensitivity of alternative factor techniques. From the results of the sensitivity test it was concluded that different factor techniques yield very similar results and that factor techniques are of value for empirical studies in economics.
Date Issued: 1974
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/13650
Subject Headings: Factor analysis, Economics, Mathematical
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Cost analyses of energy from marine biomass.
Creator: Bird, Kimon T., Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute
Date Issued: 1987
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/FCLA/DT/3353794
Subject Headings: Biomass, Biomass energy, Cost analysis, Economic analysis
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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)

Title: Translog and Cobb-Douglas analysis of tourist demand in Florida.
Creator: Collins, Donald Lawrence., Florida Atlantic University, Yuhn, Ky-hyang
Abstract/Description: The purpose of this study is to determine what factors could influence an economic agents' decision to travel or vacation in Florida. This study measures this decision by analyzing the state Division of Tourism estimates for visitors in light of changes in; national gross domestic product, non-aviation gasoline prices, average airfares, and exchange rates. This data was compiled on a quarterly basis form 1980 to 1993 and analyzed by employing Translog and Cobb-Douglas demand functional forms...
Show moreThe purpose of this study is to determine what factors could influence an economic agents' decision to travel or vacation in Florida. This study measures this decision by analyzing the state Division of Tourism estimates for visitors in light of changes in; national gross domestic product, non-aviation gasoline prices, average airfares, and exchange rates. This data was compiled on a quarterly basis form 1980 to 1993 and analyzed by employing Translog and Cobb-Douglas demand functional forms for use in regression analysis. Based upon the regression results, the Cobb-Douglas functional form best represents what has historically occurred in the real economic world and follows generally accepted micro-economic demand theory. The Cobb-Douglas techniques reveal that an economic agents' future income expectations, measured by GDP levels, has a significant influence on Florida visitor estimates and has a role in the decision to vacation in Florida.
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Date Issued: 1996
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/15356
Subject Headings: Tourism--Florida, Economics, Mathematical, Prices, Regression analysis
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Title: Frequency Line Tracking in Spectrograms Using Hidden Markov Models.
Creator: Gunes, Tuncay, Erdol, Nurgun, Florida Atlantic University
Abstract/Description: One of the limiting factors restricting aircraft landings at maJor airports is the minimum spacing requirements due to vortex wake avoidance. If it can be shown that the separation requirements are too conservative, then it may be possible to increase the rate of landings on a given runway. During August/September 2003, NASA and the (United States Department of Transportation) USDOT sponsored a wake acoustics test at the Denver International Airport. The central instrument of the test was a...
Show moreOne of the limiting factors restricting aircraft landings at maJor airports is the minimum spacing requirements due to vortex wake avoidance. If it can be shown that the separation requirements are too conservative, then it may be possible to increase the rate of landings on a given runway. During August/September 2003, NASA and the (United States Department of Transportation) USDOT sponsored a wake acoustics test at the Denver International Airport. The central instrument of the test was a large microphone phased array. Different types of aircrafts were recorded during landing and the acoustic data obtained was stored. From acoustic data the spectrograms were generated using the technique of AutoRegressive (AR) spectral estimation from multitaper autocorrelation estimates. Several sources of sound that are recorded in the audio files can be observed in the spectrograms. Some these signals, such as the noise generated from the aircraft engine can be identified easily because of their strength and the Doppler shift they undergo. In contrast to this, the wake vortex signal is weaker and does not exhibit a Doppler shift because it's stationary in space. Therefore it may not be identified easily because of the existence of stronger signals. The motive in our research is to develop methods to determine these strong signals that appear as spectral lines in the spectrogram. In the future, the results obtained in this work can be used to eliminate these strong signals from the spectrogram thus allowing us to see and identify wake vortex signal which is more important to us.
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Date Issued: 2006
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00012525
Subject Headings: Markov processes, Economics--Mathematical models, Wave structure function--Analysis, Adaptive control systems, Spectrum analysis
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Title: 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: 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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Date Issued: 1985
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/14259
Subject Headings: Monetary policy--Turkey--Analysis, Turkey--Economic conditions--Analysis
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Title: TIME SERIES ANALYSIS OF INCOME AND CONSUMPTION.
Creator: THEALL, GEORGE ALBERT., Florida Atlantic University, Stronge, William B., College of Business, Department of Economics
Abstract/Description: This thesis uses time series analysis to construct models of income and consumption in the United States between 1947 and 1983. The data are quarterly observations on three measures of income and two of consumption. The study begins with a survey of univariate and multivariate model building techniques. With the life cycle - permanent income hypothesis as a foundation, theoretical models of income and consumption are discussed. These models are then fit to the data and examined. Tests for...
Show moreThis thesis uses time series analysis to construct models of income and consumption in the United States between 1947 and 1983. The data are quarterly observations on three measures of income and two of consumption. The study begins with a survey of univariate and multivariate model building techniques. With the life cycle - permanent income hypothesis as a foundation, theoretical models of income and consumption are discussed. These models are then fit to the data and examined. Tests for causality are also covered in order to determine the manner in which the two processes are related in a multivariate model.
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Date Issued: 1983
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/14184
Subject Headings: Income--United States, Consumption (Economics)--United States, Time-series analysis
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Title: SHORT-TERM ECONOMIC FORECASTING IN A REGIONAL CONTEXT.
Creator: BLONDIN, JAMES J., Florida Atlantic University, Stronge, William B., College of Business, Department of Economics
Abstract/Description: This thesis is a study of economic forecasting in a regional context~ Its main concern is the exposition of the models and the feasibility of the techniques, rather than the actual forecast. The study should be of interest to students of forecasting or regional economics, or to planners interested in the region examined. A shift-share model is presented as an alternative to other regional forecasting techniques, and an application of it is performed on a region consisting of Broward and Dade...
Show moreThis thesis is a study of economic forecasting in a regional context~ Its main concern is the exposition of the models and the feasibility of the techniques, rather than the actual forecast. The study should be of interest to students of forecasting or regional economics, or to planners interested in the region examined. A shift-share model is presented as an alternative to other regional forecasting techniques, and an application of it is performed on a region consisting of Broward and Dade Counties, Florida.
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Date Issued: 1974
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/13660
Subject Headings: Regional economics--Mathematical models, Economic forecasting--Florida--Dade County, Economic forecasting--Florida--Broward County, Shift-share analysis, Metropolitan Dade County (Fla)--Economic conditions, Broward County (Fla)--Economic conditions
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Title: The value relevance of accounting numbers and the implications for international accounting standards harmonization: Evidence from Saudi Arabia and Kuwait.
Creator: Alsalman, Ahmad M., Florida Atlantic University, Skantz, Terrance R.
Abstract/Description: This study examines whether accounting standards or institutional factors are the prime determinants of differences in value relevance of accounting numbers across countries. The motivation for this study arises from ongoing accounting harmonization efforts to increase the comparability of financial reporting across countries. Proponents of harmonization agree that investors support the need for comparability. Opponents, on the other hand, argue that efforts toward a common set of accounting...
Show moreThis study examines whether accounting standards or institutional factors are the prime determinants of differences in value relevance of accounting numbers across countries. The motivation for this study arises from ongoing accounting harmonization efforts to increase the comparability of financial reporting across countries. Proponents of harmonization agree that investors support the need for comparability. Opponents, on the other hand, argue that efforts toward a common set of accounting standards worldwide may not achieve comparability as long as economical, cultural, and political differences exist across countries. So, the question is whether the application of common accounting standards result in enhanced comparability of financial statements, given that firms operate in different countries with different regulatory and cultural influences. This study examines the relationship between reported financial figures and both stock prices and returns across Saudi, Kuwait, the U.S., and U.S. listed firms that use international accounting standards (IAS-sample) to determine whether there are differences in the value relevance of their accounting numbers. Saudi and Kuwait have similar environments. However, they use different GAAPs. Saudi uses U.S. GAAP and Kuwait uses IAS. As a benchmark, this study uses samples of firms that use U.S. GAAP, and that use IAS, with both samples listing in the U.S. capital market. To determine whether accounting standards play a large role in differences in value relevance across these countries, four comparisons are performed: (1) Saudi and the U.S.; (2) Kuwait and IAS-sample; (3) Saudi and Kuwait; and (4) the U.S. and IAS-sample. The results show that there are significant differences in the value relevance between countries that apply the same standards but have different institutional factors. On the other hand, there are no significant differences, in most cases, in the value relevance between countries that apply different standards but operate in a similar environment. Moreover, this study attempts to determine whether earnings conservatism differs across these countries. This study provides evidence that institutional factors affect the differences in earnings conservatism. The findings of this study suggest that international harmonization of accounting standards may not be easily accomplished because institutional factors play an influential role in information dissemination.
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Date Issued: 2003
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FADT12079
Subject Headings: Accounting--Standards, Financial statements--Standards, Investment analysis--Saudi Arabia, Investment analysis--Kuwait, International economic relations--Standards, Strategic alliances (Business)--Middle East
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Title: AN INPUT-OUTPUT MODEL OF THE FLORIDA GOLD COAST.
Creator: ORESKA, JULIUS FRANK., Florida Atlantic University, Stronge, William B., College of Business, Department of Economics
Abstract/Description: An input-output model was applied to 1972 Florida Gold Coast regional data, by reducing the 1967 National Input-Output table using the simple location quotient technique of Schaffer and Chu. Input-Output theory and several location quotient techniques were presented prior to the actual exposition of the Gold Coast model. Examples of applications of the model to problems of the region, such as the impact of tourism and housing developments were presented, along with results of the model, and a...
Show moreAn input-output model was applied to 1972 Florida Gold Coast regional data, by reducing the 1967 National Input-Output table using the simple location quotient technique of Schaffer and Chu. Input-Output theory and several location quotient techniques were presented prior to the actual exposition of the Gold Coast model. Examples of applications of the model to problems of the region, such as the impact of tourism and housing developments were presented, along with results of the model, and a multiplier analysis of the Gold Coast region.
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Date Issued: 1976
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/13792
Subject Headings: Input-output analysis, Palm Beach County (Fla)--Economic conditions, Broward County (Fla)--Economic conditions, Metropolitan Dade County (Fla)--Economic conditions, Miami-Dade County (Fla)--Economic conditions
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Title: Big data and analytics: the future of music marketing.
Creator: Capodilupo, Daniella, Abrams, Ira, Florida Atlantic University, College of Business, Department of Management
Abstract/Description: This is a comprehensive study of how Big Data and analytics will be the future of music marketing. There has been a recent trend of being able to turn metrics into quantifiable, real-word predictions. With an increase in online music consumption along with the use of social media there is now a clearer view than ever before about how this will happen. Instead of solely relying on big record companies for an artist to make it to the big time, there is now a plethora of data and analytics...
Show moreThis is a comprehensive study of how Big Data and analytics will be the future of music marketing. There has been a recent trend of being able to turn metrics into quantifiable, real-word predictions. With an increase in online music consumption along with the use of social media there is now a clearer view than ever before about how this will happen. Instead of solely relying on big record companies for an artist to make it to the big time, there is now a plethora of data and analytics available not just to a small number of big companies, but to anyone.
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Date Issued: 2015
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00004353, http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00004353
Subject Headings: Big data -- Economic aspects, Consumer behavior, Internet marketing, Marketing -- Data processing, Music and the Internet, Musical analysis -- Data processing
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Title: Entropic Considerations of Efficiency in the West Texas Intermediate Crude Oil Futures Market.
Creator: Sagul, Ryan, Yuhn, Ky-hyang, Florida Atlantic University, College of Business, Department of Economics
Abstract/Description: For the last fifty years, the efficient market hypothesis has been the central pillar of economic thought and touted by all, despite Sanford Grossman’ and Nobel prize winner Joseph Stiglitz’ objection in 1980. Andrew Lo updated the efficient market hypothesis in 2004 to reconcile irrational human behavior and cold, calculating automatons. This thesis utilizes 33 years of oil futures, GARCH regressions, and the Jensen-Shannon informational criteria to provide extensive empirical objections to...
Show moreFor the last fifty years, the efficient market hypothesis has been the central pillar of economic thought and touted by all, despite Sanford Grossman’ and Nobel prize winner Joseph Stiglitz’ objection in 1980. Andrew Lo updated the efficient market hypothesis in 2004 to reconcile irrational human behavior and cold, calculating automatons. This thesis utilizes 33 years of oil futures, GARCH regressions, and the Jensen-Shannon informational criteria to provide extensive empirical objections to informational efficiency. The results demonstrate continuously inefficient oil future markets which exhibit decreased informational efficiency during recessionary periods, advocating the adaptive market hypothesis over the efficient market hypothesis.
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Date Issued: 2016
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00004730, http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00004730
Subject Headings: Capital market -- Psychological aspects, Energy industries -- Risk management, Financial risk management -- Mathematical models, Futures, Investment analysis, Petroleum industry and trade -- Economic aspects, Stocks -- Mathematical models
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Title: Juicing the Potato: The Giffen Effect and Market Volatility.
Creator: Fiske, Brian, Van Tassel, Eric, Florida Atlantic University
Abstract/Description: The key objective of this thesis is to explain how aggregate agent investment behavior, in the presence of a Giffen Good, leads to excess market volatility. The thesis relies on two microeconomic models. The first model demonstrates how, in the presence of a Giffen Good, the demand curve is discontinuous and upward sloping. By analyzing the demand curve, price regions of potential volatility are identified. Using the first model as a foundation, a second model is introduced in which a...
Show moreThe key objective of this thesis is to explain how aggregate agent investment behavior, in the presence of a Giffen Good, leads to excess market volatility. The thesis relies on two microeconomic models. The first model demonstrates how, in the presence of a Giffen Good, the demand curve is discontinuous and upward sloping. By analyzing the demand curve, price regions of potential volatility are identified. Using the first model as a foundation, a second model is introduced in which a speculator trades in a dynamic setting. In this dynamic framework, opportunities for profit making by the speculator are identified. The speculative behavior aggravates market volatility.
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Date Issued: 2007
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00000302
Subject Headings: Investment analysis--Mathematics, Giffen, Robert,--1837-1910, Consumption (Economics)--Mathematical models--Ireland, Consumer behavior--Ireland, Microeconomics
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Title: The impact and effectiveness of capital investments in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009: an assessment using Keynes economic theory.
Creator: Byaruhanga, Vincent, Thai, Khi V., Florida Atlantic University, College for Design and Social Inquiry, School of Public Administration
Abstract/Description: The purpose of this study is to find out the effect of government spending on capital investments in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 on GDP and employment growth. This research utilized US quarterly data from 2003 QI to 2013 QII. In the first part the research used variables from the Keynes economic model and utilized two-stage least square analysis to assess the effect of government spending on GDP. The results from the regression analysis indicate that an increase...
Show moreThe purpose of this study is to find out the effect of government spending on capital investments in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 on GDP and employment growth. This research utilized US quarterly data from 2003 QI to 2013 QII. In the first part the research used variables from the Keynes economic model and utilized two-stage least square analysis to assess the effect of government spending on GDP. The results from the regression analysis indicate that an increase of one dollar in government spending increases GDP by 1.569 dollars. The researcher found that the general government spending multiplier was 1.9. The coefficient for government spending in the Recovery Act was 0.383, implying that for every one dollar in government spending, Recovery Act spending on capital investments contributed 0.383 dollars.
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Date Issued: 2014
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00004183, http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00004183
Subject Headings: Business cycles -- United States -- History -- 21st century, Investment analysis, Keynes, John Maynard -- 1883-1946, Keynesian economics -- Mathematical models, Solow growth model, Solow, Robert M., United States -- American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
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