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Are Ethanol Policies Affecting Crop Prices? An Empirical Analysis of US Ethanol Policies
(2010-04-01)Ethanol has been characterized as the alternate energy solution to the United States gasoline gluttony. There are many benefits that come with the consumption of ethanol, but there are costs that are often overlooked. ... -
En Garde! Tournament Asymmetry and Disincentive Effects in International Fencing Competitions
(2010-04-20)In this paper I test the predictions of tournament theory using panel data from international fencing competitions. The theory predicts that for a given level of prize spread, agentsÕ effort incentives are reduced due to ... -
Fostering Credit: Financial Innovation and the Development of the Raiffeisen Credit Cooperatives
(2010-04-01)Over the last two decades, the rise of microcredit has cast new light on the age-old question of how to provide credit to the poor. The attention paid to microcredit organizations however, tends to ignore the deeper ... -
Impact of Academic Experience in Economics on Risk Preferences and Rationality: An Empirical Investigation
(2010-04-01)When we model human choices under risk, the standard is to apply a rational choice model such as Expected Utility Theory (EUT). However, humans are not always rational, and Kahneman and Tversky developed Prospect Theory ... -
Improving Health Insurance in America: A Comparative Analysis of Swiss and U.S. Insurance Markets
(2010-04-01)Comparisons of health systems worldwide have commonly been used to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of certain health systems. The consumer-driven model of SwitzerlandÕs health insurance market, however, has not been ... -
The Role of Chieftaincy in Financial Inclusion: A Case Study of Eight Rural Communities in the Northern Region of Ghana
(2011-07-01)Misunderstood customary political and social institutions can jeopardize attempts at introducing microfinance into rural villages. This paper examines how microfinance institutions approach the chieftaincy system in Ghana. ... -
Unwrapping the Hot-Toy Problem: An Analysis of Peak Demand and Price Dispersion in the Holiday Market for Zhu Zhu Pets
(2010-04-01)The sold out toy is a recurring theme during the holiday season, so why donÕt manufacturers and retailers increase the price of these holiday season sellout products? This work considers whether a larger shortage implies ...