The radio and television universities of China, better known there as dianda, are now well established. The study considers the current expansion of higher education, both within the regular (or conventional) sector and the non-conventional sector. In particular the prospects for expanding...

Our results offer some preliminary support for an economic theory of competition within parties for positions of legislative leadership. This competition will dissipate the rents associated with the wage pay, perquisites, and outside earnings of these positions. We expect that where the wage pay...

This analysis examines the business impacts on law firms of locating in Central Business Districts (CBDs) in major U.S. cities. Specifically, we measure the price premium that law firms pay to locate in CBDs. Using micro-level data from the 1992 and 2007 Census of Services, we find that after...

With environmental and energy source concerns on the rise, using agricultural fats and oils as fuel in diesel engines has captured increasing attention. Substituting petroleum diesel with biodiesel may reduce air emissions, increase the domestic supply of fuel, and create new markets for...