Federal Regulation, Job Creation, and the Moderating Effect of State Economic Freedom: Evidence From the United States

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Lucas ◽  
Christopher Boudreaux
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Economic Freedom ◽  
Job Creation ◽  
The United States ◽  
Moderating Effect ◽  
Federal Regulation

Perceived Immigrant Threat and Punitive Attitudes: The Moderating Effect of Economic Insecurity

2020 ◽  
pp. 001112872096848
Author(s):  
Adam Trahan ◽  
Kelly Pierce
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Direct Effect ◽  
Regression Models ◽  
The United States ◽  
Moderating Effect ◽  
Economic Insecurity ◽  
Moderating Effects ◽  
Punitive Attitudes ◽  
Group Threat ◽  
Relative Lack

One of the strongest predictors of punitive attitudes is out-group prejudice. Two limitations of this literature are a relative lack of research examining (a) these relationships outside the United States and (b) the theoretical mechanisms involved. The current study tests the direct and moderating effects of group threat and economic insecurity on punitive attitudes among German citizens. Findings show the direct effect of group threat on punitive attitudes was significant and positive in three OLS regression models measuring different perceptions of threat by immigrants. The direct effect of economic insecurity on punitive attitudes was non-significant, but economic insecurity had a significant moderating effect on out-group prejudice and punitiveness in all three models.

scholarly journals Economic Competitiveness of Bioenergy Production and Effects on Agriculture of the Southern Region

2006 ◽  
Vol 38 (2) ◽  
pp. 389-402 ◽  
Author(s):  
Burton C. English ◽  
Daniel G. De La Torre Ugarte ◽  
Marie E. Walsh ◽  
Chad Hellwinkel ◽  
Jamey Menard
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Fossil Fuels ◽  
Agricultural Sector ◽  
Job Creation ◽  
The United States ◽  
Farm Income ◽  
Resource Base ◽  
Economic Competitiveness ◽  
Over Time

The economic competitiveness of biobased industries is discussed by comparing the South relative to other regions of the United States and biomass as a feedstock source relative to fossil fuels such as coal and petroleum. An estimate of the biomass resource base is provided. Estimated changes in the agricultural sector over time resulting from the development of a large-scale biobased industry are reported, and a study on the potential to produce electricity from biomass compared with coal in the southern United States is reviewed. A biobased industry can increase net farm income and enhance economic development and job creation.

US Republicans will block Supreme Court appointment

2016 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Supreme Court ◽  
Civil Liberties ◽  
The United States ◽  
Divided Government ◽  
Federal Regulation ◽  
Role Of Government ◽  
Content Type ◽  
To Come

Significance A new justice has the potential to change the tenor of the Supreme Court's rulings significantly for many years to come, on issues including the scope of federal regulation, campaign finance and the federal government's powers. Scalia was a vocal political and judicial conservative, and the upcoming political fight to appoint his successor will reflect the broader conservative-progressive debate about civil liberties, the scope of the Constitution and the role of government in society. Impacts The Obama administration is likely to see many of its administrative actions upheld, at least until his term ends next January. An open Supreme Court seat may boost turnout by conservative Republican voters worried about a moderate or liberal appointment. Appointment politics and numerous federal vacancies are likely to persist as a feature of divided government in the United States.

scholarly journals Greater or Reduced Economic Freedom? Consequences Following From Contemporary Economic Crisis

2013 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 5-17
Author(s):  
Wojciech Jarecki
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
European Union ◽  
Economic Crisis ◽  
United States Of America ◽  
Economic Freedom ◽  
The United States ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Economic Freedom Index ◽  
Fraser Institute

The paper is aimed at stating if economic crisis observed during the period 2007-2009 will give rise to greater or reduced economic freedom. Seeking the answer to this question, Economic Freedom Index developed by Fraser Institute during the period 2007-2010 was subject to analysis. The research covered the European Union and the United States of America.

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