Chapter 1 argues that the emergence of knowledge hierarchies in the U.S. firms since the late 19th century, expedited by huge progress in communication technology, …
Government efforts towards school consolidation, busing programs, anti-discrimination housing laws, and diversity efforts at magnet schools have all had the overarching goal of desegregating schools. …
This dissertation comprises three chapters studying how the healthcare system and health policies work. Chapter 1 examines the effects of primary care physicians' (PCP) retirement …
This dissertation uses original data from Ghana to show evidence of three barriers to the productivity, growth and success of small firms. Chapter 1 explores …
This dissertation develops quantitative Ricardian models of international trade to study the role of intermediaries, of matching frictions, and of the import behavior of sectors …
This dissertation empirically examines the role of international trade, transport infrastructure, and institutions in shaping economic development and sub-national inequalities in Latin America. Each of …
This dissertation focuses on topics related to human capital investment and how individual decisions affect their welfare. Chapter 1 conducts an experiment to improve high-school …
This dissertation is composed of two essays in health economics. In the first chapter titled “The Great Recession and Workers' Health Benefits,” I demonstrate how …
Although many scholars believe that institutions are key determinants of economic performance, there is limited evidence about how best to improve existing institutions. In less …
In Chapter 1, I study the role of expectations and learning about productivity trends in the occurrence of overborrowing crises. I consider two types of …
This dissertation explores three topics related to urban growth and economic development. The first chapter asks how transport costs to a port affect the level …
This dissertation presents three applied microeconomics papers on topics relevant to development. In Chapter 1, I study the historical 1917 Halifax Explosion and reconstruction to …
This dissertation focuses on topics related to urbanization and infrastructure provision. Chapter 1 leverages a policy change and granular housing data in India to understand …
An economic model can be understood as a theoretical construct that, by simplifying a complex reality, seeks to aid in the understanding and/or prediction of …
Top executives' equity pay has increased substantially over the past two decades. Corporate boards state that equity pay aligns executives' incentives with those of shareholders. …
The relationship between women’s employment and fertility generally shows an inverse relationship in industrialized societies. Italy is an exception in this regard because it exhibits …