Recent advances in statistical understanding have focused fisheries research attention on addressing the theoretical and statistical issues encountered in standardizing catch-rate data. Similarly, the present study evaluates the performance of boosted regression trees (BRT), the product of...

This study develops, and econometrically tests, a model explaining the relative importance of several key economic and engineering factors that industrial firms consider when deciding whether to self-generate or cogenerate electricity. The model and empirical results (based on data from the...

We show that a labor demand shock to specific workers (male workers with high school education) in a specific industry (oil and gas sector) can significantly impact earnings differentials within sectors not directly impacted by the productivity shock. Specifically, we estimate that areas...

Thirty states have adopted renewable portfolio standards (RPSs) that set targets for renewable energy generation by mandating electric power utilities obtain a minimum percentage of their power from renewable sources. To date, there have been a number of studies that have consistently found that...

Household wealth and liquidity are key factors in individuals' college enrollment choices. Therefore we investigate the impact of housing wealth, credit availability and financial distress on college enrollment decisions. We find that housing wealth is negatively related to enrollment in public...