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Designing structural election models for new policy analysis
(2011-05)
This dissertation focuses on designing new structural election models and applying modern estimation techniques to quantify policy reform questions. All three chapters use models that are based on individual decision-making ...
Higher Education and the Latina Student: Examining the College Choice Process among Latina Students attending Four-Year Baccalaureate Granting Higher Education Institutions
(2010-12)
University and college administrators are faced with numerous challenges related to providing a quality educational experience for students. Although programs, policies and procedures vary, many educational issues are often ...
An evaluation of parameter estimation when using multilevel structural equation modeling for mediation analysis
(2011-05)
Handling of clustered or nested data structures requires the use of multilevel modeling techniques. One such multilevel modeling technique is multilevel structural equation modeling (MLSEM). While estimation of indirect ...
Novel EO polymer-based micro- and nano photonic devices for analog and digital communications
(2011-05)
Polymer-based electro-optical modulators are, generally, applicable to many fields but their applications to analog optical links and silicon photonic integrated circuits are specifically emphasized in this dissertation. ...
Essays in economic theory
(2011-05)
This dissertation consists of three essays in Economic Theory. The rst essay proposes and studies a new solution concept for games with incomplete information. In game
theory, there is a basic methodological dichotomy ...
Mediating effects of teacher enthusiasm and peer enthusiasm on students' interest in the college classroom
(2011-05)
For teachers and educators, developing students’ interest in the classroom has been a primary concern. Relatedly, for decades educational researchers have explored the construct of interest and the factors that influence ...
Testing Mediators of a Couple-based Eating Disorder Prevention Program
(2012-10-19)
Body image dissatisfaction and eating disorders are more prevalent in today?s society than ever, making the prevention of eating disorders and its symptoms crucial for women?s health. A couple-based eating disorder ...
Watchmen in the night : the House Judiciary Committee’s impeachment inquiry of Richard Nixon
(2011-05)
When the Judiciary Committee initiated its impeachment inquiry of Richard Nixon for his complicity in Watergate, it was the first time that the House of Representatives had commenced such a proceeding against a president ...
Essays in international economics
(2011-05)
This dissertation consists of three essays in international economics. The first chapter investigates whether opening up to international financial flows improves aggregate productivity in the presence of limited contract ...
Essays in international corporate finance
(2011-05)
This dissertation consists of three essays in international corporate finance. It studies the impact of aggregate conditions and the institutional environment on the behavior of publicly traded firms from a broad sample ...