Using regression and propensity score matching, the research in this paper estimates the effects of having internship experiences in Malaysia on the return inclinations of Malaysian students who are currently studying in ...

The economy is almost six years removed from the worst recession since the Great Depression. While the unemployment rate is near its pre-recession level, other economic indicators denote a labor market performing well below ...

The ICT sector has been recognized as a major driving force of foreign direct investment in the global economy. Past studies have demonstrated the merit of ICT infrastructures and governance in attracting foreign direct ...

Since the failure of the Doha round of negotiations, the number of trade agreements between countries has increased exponentially worldwide. The premise being that trade agreements tie nations closer together lessening the ...

This paper examines the relationship between expansions of Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) benefits and federal tax return filing behavior among EITC eligible individuals. An estimated 13 to 18 percent of individuals who ...

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) contribute substantially to the economies of developing countries. Although many of the determinants of SME firm performance have been well-documented, few studies have examined ...

Developing countries are becoming important contributors, not only recipients, of global foreign direct investment (FDI) flow. In 2000, only 8.7 percent of global outward FDI was originated from emerging markets; however, ...

This paper evaluates whether politician identity, and in particular, the party affiliation of legislators affects employment and welfare outcomes for minorities in India. I combine data on the outcome of close elections ...

A Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) has become a popular policy for states seeking to increase the amount of renewable energy generated for consumers of electricity. The success of these state programs has prompted debate ...

The utility patent, as a legal record of invention, is widely believed to be a close proxy for innovation among firms, industries, and economies as a whole. One of the critical drivers of patenting – and ultimately, ...