Honors Theses (Economics)
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Undergraduate students earn Departmental Honors from the Economics Department by completing their upper division economics courses with a 3.5 or better GPA, and writing a research paper with the supervision of a faculty adviser.
These papers are meant as capstone projects, where students have the opportunity to apply the knowledge they have obtained from their studies to a problem of significant intellectual or social importance. We are posting them on the web because we want to disseminate the results of these projects as broadly as possible. Supporting documentation will be posted at http://economics.uoregon.edu/honors/.
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Item Open Access Oregon's Ballot Measure 37: Examining the Hidden Externalities and Market Effects Behind a Land Use Initiative(2006-06) Wyman, Robert JeffreyFor many Oregonians, there is a sharp dichotomy between personal freedom and government-imposed land use regulations. Proponents of Measure 37, which acts to relieve landowners from the burden of regulation, would contend that the initiative allows landowners to regain rights lost decades ago. Opponents would contend that regulation is needed to preserve Oregon’s natural resources from being completely developed. In reality, the line separating the two sides is not so clear. It is Measure 37, a radical and poorly written privately-sponsored initiative, which has exacerbated the separation of these two interconnected schools-of-thought. After all, personal freedom is hindered by regulation because it limits choices, but a lack of regulation can lead down the same path. This thesis empirically estimates the effect many social and environmental attributes, modifiable through Measure 37, have on sales prices in the Portland Metropolitan area. It finds that zoning changes can significantly decrease the sale price of neighboring properties. This suggests that this initiative is not a healthy direction for Oregon land use because it corrects perceived past unfairness with potentially greater unfairness.Item Open Access Central Oregon Business Index(University of Oregon, 2006-06) Connolly, Michael B.; Frank, Aaron R.Item Open Access A Benefit Cost Study of a new Preschool Program Based on Neuroplasticity(University of Oregon, 2006-06) Yaillen, Jenny; Blair, NateItem Open Access Estimating Needed Capacity of Nursing Home and Hospital Beds: Is the Eugene-Springfield MSA at Capacity?(University of Oregon, 2006-06) Stratman, Megan; Spellman, MatthewItem Open Access A Statistical Analysis of The University of Oregon's Retention Rates for Minority Groups(University of Oregon, 2006-06) Croson, Joe; Grover, ZoeItem Open Access What Determines Bilateral Aid Distribution? Evidence From Major Donors(University of Oregon, 2006-04) Watanabe, YukoItem Open Access UO Economics Summer Camp(University of Oregon, 2006-06) Dieken, Katie; Gerde, JanetItem Open Access Unraveling the Differences Between Countervailing Duty and Antidumping Data(University of Oregon, 2006-06) Soderbery, AnsonItem Open Access To Bluff or Not to Bluff: Principles and Practice From Laboratory Experiments(University of Oregon, 2006-06) Yaffe, DavidItem Open Access The Land Premium in Eugene/Springfield: Determining the Price Differentials of brownfield and greenfield parcels and the impact of the Enterprise Zone(University of Oregon, 2006-06) Bricker, Ryan; Simantel, JeremyUsing a hedonic pricing model, our research is twofold: One, we attempt to statistically estimate the market premium greenfield sites have over brownfield and possibly grayfield sites; and two, we analyze the West Eugene and Springfield Enterprise Zones’ ability to increase the value for these sites. Our results indicate that there is no statistical evidence of a greenfield premium. Further, there is no evidence of brownfield properties selling at discounts relative to other parcels. The Enterprise Zone itself appears to have a negative impact on industrial properties selling prices.Item Open Access Spending and Buying: The Relationship Between Changes in the Federal Budget Deficit as a Percentage of GDP and Changes in the Stock Market(University of Oregon, 2004-06) Breaden, ThomasItem Open Access Money Under the Mattress: An Examination of Mexican Immigrants' Banking Habits in the U.S.(2006-06) Dicharry, CarolynThis paper examines factors that influence the likelihood that a Mexican immigrant will open a bank account in the United States. Using data from the Mexican Migration Project, regression analyses are used to evaluate how personal characteristics of immigrants and U.S. government policies impact this probability. The U.S. policies which are considered include the USA PATRIOT Act, legislation which includes provisions to curb money laundering; and the matrÃcula consular, an identification document issued by the Mexican government and endorsed by the U.S. Treasury, which is commonly used for opening accounts in the U.S. Analyses focus on states bordering Mexico, particularly California. Estimations show that the PATRIOT Act results in a decrease in the percentage of Mexican immigrants who open accounts, while encouragement of the use of the matrÃcula consular is associated with a significant increase. The effects of personal characteristics of immigrants on that likelihood are also discussed.Item Open Access Game Theory and Interactive Learning Computers in the Classroom(2006-06) Wallace, SeanGame theory is the sub-field of economics and mathematics that studies strategic decision-making behavior. Simple elements of game theory are taught in introductory micro-economics courses, typically in a lecture format. I developed software for playing economic (and other) games in a classroom setting using handheld computers.... I describe and explain the basics of two games: the Ultimatum Game and the Prisoner's Dilemma. These two games complement and challenge many of the basic tenets of economics...Item Open Access An Inquiry into the Islamic Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism(University of Oregon, 1989-06) Al-Magarief, Tarik MohamedItem Open Access The Profitability of Vertically Integrating Market Access Services(University of Oregon, 1992-06-05) Wick, Jordan D.Item Open Access Hong Kong's Future: The Impact of Brain Drain and Capital Outflow(University of Oregon, 1989-12-12) Tung, DerekItem Open Access The Economic Effects of Local Purchasing Preferences: A Case Study of Computer Systems West in Lane County(University of Oregon, 2003-06-06) Shrestha, Reva; Lorelli, FeliciaItem Open Access A Goal Programming Model for Scheduling Nurses with Nonuniform Work Schedules and Variable Shift Lengths(University of Oregon, 1984-05-17) Cohen, Daniel H.Item Open Access The Adjustment of Stock Prices to the Announcement of a Product Liability Suit: A Test of Market Efficiency(University of Oregon, 1988) Ellingson, MaryItem Open Access A Study of Airline Profitability Determinants(University of Oregon, 2002) Thoren, Matthew John