Browsing by Subject "economics"
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Cocaine Production and the Provision of Household Services: Evidence from Colombian Coca Farmers
(2012-05-01)This paper analyzes how coca cultivation affects the provision of basic household services in Colombia. In particular, I examine how different levels of government responded to an exogenous upsurge in coca cultivation in ... -
CONSUMERS’ DECISIONS ON CALORIES, FAT, AND CARBOHYDRATES WITH RESPECT TO FOOD PRICES AND EXPENDITURES
(2011-12-21)Obesity is a big health issue in the developed world, especially in the US. This has led to a call to implement policies to control obesity. The major materials thought to contribute to obesity are calories, fat, and ... -
The economy of timber and preservation of structures from fire and decay
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Evaluating Internships: Lessons Learned from Two Experiences
(2014-09-04)This thesis is an evaluation of two internships undertaken by the author in Halifax, Canada and Beijing, China. It includes a portfolio of research prepared during the internships. The papers are critically reviewed, a ...