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Showing 1 to 20 of 94 for “"Economic recession"”.
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The effects of economic recession on community
… was designed to examine the effects changes in economic conditions--notably, changes which occurred during the recession of the early 1980s--have had on patterns of social interaction in rural, specifically mining-dependent communities. The study was conducted in two communities located in …
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Predicting an Economic Recession Using Machine Learning Techniques
few economic downturns were predicted months in advance. This research has the ability to give the best performing models to assist businesses in navigating prior recession periods. The study address the subject of identifying the most important variables to improve the overall performance of the …
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Colombia's economic recession : the impact of guerrilla violence, illicit drug trafficking, and the 1991 constitution
… or the 1991 Constitution, have most affected economic stability in the last half of 1990s. The thesis will argue: (1) Guerrilla violence is the most important variable that impacts Colombia's economy, causing severe internal and external migration. Kidnapping, extortion, and infrastructure …
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Superintendent and School Board Relationships: Applying Leadership Strategies to Maintain Quality Public Schools During an Economic Recession
… schools by the local governing body during the economic recession of 2007-2009. Despite reductions in state appropriations beginning in 2008 and continuing through 2011, division leaders worked closely with the county Board of Supervisors to support public schools and local governmental …
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Examining the Influence of Race, Class and Gender Inequalities on Perceptions of the American Dream Since the 2008 Economic Recession
… the American Dream have changed in light of the economic recession of 2008 using data from the General Social Survey (n=4217). Findings show that perceptions of the American Dream have changed based on an individual’s race and class over time. Those in society who are lower class, female, who do …
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PERCEPTIONS OF ILLINOIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE ADMINISTRATORS ON THE IMPACT OF THE U.S. ECONOMIC RECESSION AND STATE FINANCIAL PRESSURES ON PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS
… COLLEGE ADMINISTRATORS ON THE IMPACT OF THE U.S. ECONOMIC RECESSION AND STATE FINANCIAL PRESSURES ON PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS MAJOR PROFESSOR: Dr. John S. Washburn The United States economic recession is now in its third year and continues to have a serious impact on the American higher education …
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An investigation of the impact of the 2008/2009 economic recession on NGO sustainability and functioning: A South African perspective across the Social Service, Health and Education sectors
The most recent economic recession severely challenged civil society organisations and the communities they served. A survey was conducted during 2010 to measure the impact of the 2008/2009 financial crisis on sustainability and functioning of Non Governmental Organisations (NGOs) in South Africa …
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The librarians' axiom: a "flat earth theory"? : the case of the Saldanha Municipality Libraries during the Great Recession
… the theory that library usage goes up during an economic recession. This Axiom is supported by anecdotal evidence in the literature, but lacks statistical support. This dissertation attempts to fill that gap by looking at library use of the 10 libraries in the Saldanha Bay Municipal area during …
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RESILIENCE, SUICIDE, AND ENROLLMENT IN HIGHER EDUCATION: THREE ESSAYS ON IMPACTS OF RECESSION
… essays, all of which focus on various impacts of economic recession. The first two essays utilize county-level data to examine differences between rural and urban response to economic downturn, while the final essay makes use of individual-level data to examine the impact of recession on …
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Adoption of survival strategies by agro-small and medium enterprises in the challenging rural environment in Zimbabwe
… (SMEs) contribute substantially to aggregate economic growth. Agro-SMEs in particular, are regarded as the engines of economic growth and catalysts of socio-economic transformation in many countries. However, the resilience of agro-SMEs is increasingly becoming questionable due to a number of …
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Does mix matter? : comparing the performance of mixed-use and single-use retail clusters during an economic downturn
… of this research is to study one aspect of the economic viability of smart growth by comparing the retail resilience of mixed-use and single-use suburban developments during a difficult economic climate, the 2007-2009 recession. This study uses a case study-based methodology to compare the …
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The impact of spending cuts on Missouri student achievement
… In conjunction with these changes, an economic recession has resulted in reduced funding for education that has required school districts to be more efficient in allocation of resources. Local school officials are pressed to allocate resources such that a maximum output is achieved in …
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An examination of labour discrimination in South Africa 2005-2008 : discussion and sensitivity analysis
… had on the labour market, in light of the recent economic recession experienced locally and abroad. Results indicate that racial labour discrimination still exists within the workplace, however whether this is due to differing endowments or pure discrimination is still a contentious issue.
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Minimum Wage States During Recession
… of minimum wage legislation during a period of economic recession. In particular, I examine whether states with minimum wages higher than the federal minimum wage fared better or worse during the recession that began December 2007. Since minimum wages raise the price of labor above market price, …
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A Comprehensive Program Description and Recommendations for the Del Rosa Youth Program
<p>Amid budget cuts, economic recession, and difficulties many Americans face, more families are looking for ways to access needed services and goods from nongovernmental sources. Churches and faith based organizations, such as the Del Rosa Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Church, have been bridging the …
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Performance-based credit scoring model
… may not be reliable as evidenced by recent economic recession in USA. Accordingly, credit scoring models should basically focus on evaluating the lender's judgements about a borrower's future business performance. Similarly, the validity of these models should be based on the accuracy in …
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A comparison of the airline benefits of European-style and American-style aircraft purchase options in periods of high demand
… customer to avoid taking delivery of aircraft if economic circumstances are not favorable. However, this model can have drawbacks in circumstances when the product in question is in very high demand. Exercising a rolling-style aircraft purchase option in such circumstances may result in a delivery …
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Measuring technical efficiency in Zimbabwe's manufacturing sector: a two-stage DEA Tobit approach
… Zimbabwe following two decades of economic recession. Zimbabwe's manufacturing sector exhibits strong backward and forward linkages with other sectors of the economy. These interlinkages make manufacturing sector productivity growth relevant to the resuscitation and growth of the …
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The importance of certain tax incentives in business investment decision making: the views of business decision makers
… makers is lowest during the period of an economic recession. This suggests that public policy decision makers currently are using investment tax incentives during a period when they will have the least impact.
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Exports of U.S. Hardwood Products: Increasing Performance in Asia and Europe
… of the U.S. housing market in 2009 and the economic recession that followed, the industry moved its sight to the international markets, as an opportunity to replace some lost demand, and pursue long term growth. Previous research on international marketing of hardwood products indicates …
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