scholarly journals The Pattern of Home Ownership Across Cohorts and its Impact on the Net Wealth Distribution: Empirical Evidence from Germany and the US

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arthur Alik-Lagrange ◽  
Tobias Schmidt
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Evidence ◽  
Home Ownership ◽  
Wealth Distribution ◽  
The Us

scholarly journals Does Eco-labeling of Services Matter? Evidence from Higher Education

2016 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel C. Hickman ◽  
Andrew G. Meyer
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Time Series ◽  
Empirical Evidence ◽  
University Presidents ◽  
Interrupted Time Series ◽  
Department Of Education ◽  
Considerable Heterogeneity ◽  
College And University ◽  
The Us ◽  
The Impact

Abstract: Eco-labeling of services has become increasingly common, yet little empirical evidence exists concerning its effectiveness. We address this gap in the literature by analyzing a highly visible eco-label, the American College and University Presidents’ Climate Commitment (ACUPCC), in the sector of higher education. We match information about the ACUPCC to the US Department of Education IPEDS database to examine the impact of signing on student applications, admissions, and enrollment. We mainly utilize a difference-in-difference approach to identify the effects of interest but confirm results with an interrupted time series model. We find that signing the ACUPCC increases applications and admitted students by 2.5–3.5 %. However, the evidence regarding enrollment is weaker with only some specifications finding increases of around 1–2 %. Overall, there is considerable heterogeneity across sectors and selectivity of the institutions. These results show that, at the minimum, voluntary and information-based approaches (VIBAs) for services can be effective in generating visibility and influencing less-costly consumer behavior.

Determining the Legitimacy of Laws That Use Racial/Ethnic Classifications

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roger J.R. Levesque
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Evidence ◽  
Legal System ◽  
Differential Treatment ◽  
Equal Treatment ◽  
Equal Protection ◽  
Equal Opportunities ◽  
The Us ◽  
Us Constitution ◽  
The Government ◽  
Racial Ethnic

Under the US Constitution, the government must ensure that individuals receive the equal protection of laws. This mandate, however, becomes challenging in that equal protection may be different depending on the involved individuals and circumstances. This chapter examines the general parameters of how the legal system addresses claims alleging violations of rights, such as those involving differential treatment based on race. The analysis demonstrates when discrimination exists in law and, equally important, discusses what is needed to envision ways to reach societal interests relating to equal opportunities and equal treatment. The chapter concludes by noting how these legal developments influence the potential relevance and utility of empirical evidence.

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