Senior Independent Study Theses from 2025
"Priced Out of Home": Evaluating the Impacts of Gentrification on Housing Affordability in the United States, Jimmy Avila
Department: Economics
The Innovation Dividend: The Payoffs to Economic Growth from investments in Research Density, Kabir Bajaj
Department: Economics
Meritocracy News: Estimating the Relationship Between the Varsity Blues Scandal and Post-Graduate Earnings, Eva L. Bauman
Department: Economics
Spending in Trauma: A Study on How Trauma Impacts Spending Behavior in College Students, Rishabh Bhatnagar
Department: Economics
The Impact of Tourism Development on Economic Growth in Nepal, Pragyee Bhatta
Department: Economics
Transparency in Action: Evaluating the Influence of Taxpayer Receipt Initiatives on Public Trust in Government, Noah Dechasa
Department: Economics
The Future of Medical Technology: A Study of the Impact of Clinical Trials on Medical Devices and Adoption Rates, Domenic DeMuth
Department: Economics
Trade, Aid, and Dependency: The Impact of U.S. Bilateral Food Aid on Trade and Welfare in Mexico, Rayan Dos Passos
Department: Economics; Global and International Studies; Spanish
How Do Monetized Content Creators on Social Media Determine Their Labor Supply, Isaiah Kidd
Department: Economics
How Do Monetized Content Creators on Social Media Determine Their Labor Supply, and What Effects It?, Isaiah Kidd
Department: Economics
Analyzing the Living Income Differential: Bargaining Power and Cocoa Farmer Income in Côte d'Ivoire and Ghana, Chris Lee
Department: Economics; Global and International Studies
Investigating the Relationship Between Voting and Worker Satisfaction in Worker Cooperatives, Alexander Linderman
Department: Economics
The Golden Ticket to Higher Earnings: Analyzing the College and Internship Earnings Premium Over Time, Sarah E. Lodge
Department: Economics
Who Cares? The Relationship between Cardiovascular Surgery Recovery Times and Intrahousehold Gender Inequality, Ignacia Mendez
Department: Economics
Transaction Taxes and Volatility, Alan Musabeyezu
Department: Economics
Impact of Innovation on Valuation: An Empirical Study on the Role of Patent Intensity in Determining Target Acquisition Value in M&A Deals, Terence Munashe Mwindaare
Department: Economics
Analyzing The Impact Of Varying Levels Of Family Involvement On Firm Performance, Krishang Nayak
Department: Economics
High Wages, Low Logic: How Wage Misperceptions Cloud Rational Decision Making, Shaunta Palmer
Department: Economics
Influencer Marketing vs. Traditional Advertising: A Data-Driven Comparison of Consumer Engagement and Sales, Mpore Edwige Rwagasana
Department: Economics
Effects of Foreign Aid on Economic Growth, Ishani Singh
Department: Economics
Corrupting Inequality: Analysis of the Relationship Between Corruption & Income Inequality, Azjargal Sosorsuren
Department: Economics
The Impact of Political Instability on Nepal's Economic Development, Sarya Thapa Magar
Department: Economics; Political Science
Coastal Economies: A Study of the Economic Value of Boston’s Public Beaches, Leo Widtmann
Department: Economics
The Impact of USD/CNY Exchange Rate Fluctuations on China's Manufacturing Export Volume, Weihan Ye
Department: Economics
Senior Independent Study Theses from 2024
Earnings in Another's Land: An Exploration of the 2016 OPT Extension on Earning Outcomes for International Students in the United States, Sam Adjei-Sah
Department: Economics
The Impact of Exchange Rate Volatility on International Trade: A Study of Indian Agricultural Trade in the Post Liberalization, Privatization And Globalization Era, between 1990-2019., Sukriti Chiripal
Department: Economics
An Economic Assessment on the Relationship between Human Capital and GDP Per Capita, Dominic DeMarchis
Department: Economics
Visualizing Economics: Design and Development of an Interactive Dashboard, Ahmed Nassir Dino
Department: Computer Science; Economics
“All Aboard!”: Brightline’s Impact on Commercial Real Estate in South Florida, Lyonel J. Fritsch
Department: Economics
Gendered Labor Implications of Ecotourism: An Exploration into how the Rise of Ecotourism Affects Women’s Labor Force Participation in Latin America, Trinity Harmon
Department: Economics
Impact of Growing Belief in Climate Change on Housing Costs in the United States, Charles Hebert
Department: Economics
From Platforms to People: An Empirical Analysis of the Influence of Peer-to-Peer Lending on Financial Inclusion, Amanda Iskin
Department: Economics
Migrants’ Choice of Remittance Channel: What is the Influence of Migrant Social Network?, Thaint Oo
Department: Economics
What is the Impact of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) on the Productivity and Promotability of an Employee?, Giselle Rivera
Department: Economics; Global and International Studies
Exploring the Impact of Foreign Direct Investment on Economic Growth in Africa, Muhammad Moustafa Saadi
Department: Economics
The Catalysts of Prosperity: An Exploration of the Impact of Financial Development on Economic Growth in Nepal, Rehann Silvanus
Department: Economics
Bills, Bias, and Labor Market Outcomes: Examining U.S. Transgender Workers’ Economic Experiences During The 2020s Rise of Anti-Transgender Legislation, Vonne Slayden
Department: Economics
Economics of Animation: Role of the Animation Industry in Promoting Development, David Sokurovi
Department: Economics; Statistical and Data Sciences
Do Instances of Fan Racism in Games Impact the Representation and Earnings of Black Players Compared to Statistically Similar White Players in the Top European Soccer Leagues?, Endrias Tesfaye
Department: Economics
What is the Impact of Marital Status on Women’s Labor Force Participation in Ethiopia?, Simon Tesfaye
Department: Economics
Resilience in Food Agricultural Industries: Evaluating the Impact of Input Factors and Supply Chain Dynamics, Mariia Tkach
Department: Economics
Senior Independent Study Theses from 2023
Stages of Change: Investigating the Supply of Different Emotional-Themes Concert Dance Production in Economics Recession, Dantong Bi
Department: Economics; Theatre and Dance
Understanding Integrative Rhetorical Complexity’s Effect on Public Opinion of Ballot Initiatives in Conjunction with a Contingent Valuation of a Ballot Initiative to Improve Water Quality Trading Systems., Tanner C. Burt
Department: Economics; Political Science
Investment in Tomorrow: Evaluating the Relationship Between School District Funding and Student Performance, Alexander Owen Drewes
Department: Economics
“Navigating the Storm”: Exploring the Relationship Between Stochastic Market Disruptions and Supply Chain Resilience., Elyazid N. Elhamriti
Department: Economics; Global and International Studies
Evaluating a Monetary Value for Reductions in Greenhouse Gas Emissions: A Difference in Differences Case Study of Colorado's 2013 House Bill 13-1293, Tucker R. Joseph
Department: Economics
A Drunken Carnival of Hate: The Impact of a Minority Group’s Growth on Intergroup Conflict, Yeeun Koh
Department: Economics; Mathematics
Gold Sounds: An Empirical Analysis of Popular Music From the 1960s to Today, Ian Hueston Leon
Department: Economics
The Impacts of Language Policy in Migrants Choice and Economic Developments in Singapore, Zhehao Liu
Department: Economics
The Power of Narratives: Exploring the Influence of Propaganda Narratives on U.S. Ethiopian Migrants’ Remittance-Sending Behavior Post 2020 Ethiopia/Tigray Conflict, Alegnta Mezmur
Department: Economics; Global and International Studies
Assimilation and Identity: Examining the Cultural and Economic Assimilation of Sub-Saharan African Migrants in Morocco, Zineb Sair
Department: Economics
Don't Fight the Fed? An Analysis of the Role of Monetary Policy in the Formation of Bubbles in the Housing Market, Claira E. Schiffrik
Department: Economics
Consumer Transparency in Real Estate: A Study on Data Accessibility and its Role as an Inhibitive Element of Search Costs within the Housing Market, Paris M. Stirrat
Department: Economics
Analyzing Income Inequality and Crime Through Gentrification, Langston Williams
Department: Economics
Senior Independent Study Theses from 2022
Barriers To Entry: Do Students’ Perceptions Of Economics Contribute To The Underrepresentation Of Women And Gender Minorities In The Field?, Madison Buckley
Department: Economics; Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
A Comprehensive Empirical And Simulation Analysis On How Minimum Wage Increases Impact Unemployment, Brandon Charles
Department: Computer Science; Economics
Class, Clubs, Work, Or Relax: Evaluating The Relationship Between College Activities And Earnings Immediately After Graduation, Justin Clement
Department: Economics
Large-Scale Land Acquisitions And Its Impact On Rural Smallholder Farmers In Ghana., Hanniel Kakraba- Ampeh
Department: Economics
Separate And Unequal: The Effect Of School Quality Differentials On Labor Market Outcomes For Southern Educated And Working African Americans 1935-1968, Keegan Davis King
Department: Economics
Using Nudges To Promote Healthier Decisions In The USA, Ezana Kiros
Department: Economics
Wage And Other Forms Of Discrimination Against Migrant Nurses In The U.S.: A Mixed-Methods Approach, Mahi Lal
Department: Economics
The Economic Impact Of Ocean Acidification On Coral Reefs: An Evaluation Of The Provisioning Services Of The Great Barrier Reef, Australia, Aubry Miller
Department: Economics
Explaining The Impact Of Corruption In The Infrastructure Field, Nebyou Minassie
Department: Economics
Cheer Me Up: A Game Theoretic Optimisation Analysis Of The Relationships Between Morale, Corruption And Individual Tax Evasion Decisions, Pragya Mittal
Department: Economics; Mathematics
An Analysis Of The Effects Of The Rapidly Growing Technology Industry On Income Inequality In The United States, Shawn Ngwena
Department: Economics
The Impact Of Air Pollution On Medical Expenditure, Claudia Rose Mandela Partridge
Department: Economics
Human Capital Investment Through Education: The Way To An Equitable Middle Class In South Africa, Laura Elizabeth Peterjohn
Department: Economics
Intermittent Fasting: A Cost-Effective Mechanism To Improve Productivity And Decrease Adverse Stress Response?, Nivedita Rathaur
Department: Economics; Biology
Covid-19 As An Endogenous Disruptor Of The World Oil Market, Benjamin C. Schrock
Department: Economics
The Effects Of Diversity And Inclusion Policies On Business Performance, Eraj Sikandar
Department: Economics
Modelling The Joint Dynamics Of Exchange Rates, Interest Rates And Oil Prices Using Vector Autoregression, Angad Singh
Department: Mathematics; Economics
Violent Means For Secure Ends: How An Absence Of State Social Safety Nets Impacts The Prevalence Of Violent Political Activity, Tabitha Skornik-Hayes
Department: Economics; Global and International Studies
Are Corporations The Answer? An Empirical Study On The Impact Of Environmental Performance Ratings Reducing Emissions On A Global Scale, Michael Thomas
Department: Economics
Remittances – A Child’s Ticket To Better Education: A Case Study Of Nepal; Evaluating The Schooling Decisions Of Households Receiving Remittances In Nepal, Rishika Todi
Department: Economics; Global and International Studies
“Don’t You Have A Conscience?”: The Economic Underpinnings Of Corruption And Its Portrayal In Russian Media, Katherine Yordy
Department: Economics; Russian Studies
Senior Independent Study Theses from 2021
“Hey, check out my new kicks!”: An Analysis of Consumption and Market Demand of Exclusive Sneakers, Sanket Chavan
Department: Economics
"The Refugees are Better Off Than We Are": Evaluating the Impact of Syrian Refugees on Jordanian Labor Markets, Maggie Dougherty
Department: Economics
The Impact of Opinion Leaders on YouTube Towards Consumer Purchase Intention, Yu Hu
Department: Economics; Global and International Studies
Market Structure and Quality of Service: Investigating Oligopolies and the Quality of Nursing Home Care in California During The COVID-19 Pandemic, Tessa Ireton
Department: Economics
Impact of School Vouchers on Guardian Investment in Education, Madeleine Keller
Department: Economics
Pretty Pink Penny: Exploring Consumer Behavior and Gender-Based Price Discrimination, Nasua Oforiwa Labi
Department: Economics
The Great Outdoors, Indoors: An Evaluation of Green Spaces and Housing Prices in Pittsburgh, PA, Will McCullough
Department: Economics
ESPN as a Two-Sided Market: How Fantasy Football Users Impact Advertising Prices, Joseph C. Passodelis
Department: Economics
Joseph Passodelis Senior I.S, Joseph Christopher Passodelis
Department: Economics
An Analysis on Free-to-Play and Premium Games and Their Effects from Positive Network Externalities and Keeping Up With The Joneses Theories, Zach Dean Schuch
Department: Economics
Is the Ichimoku Kinko Hyo System Beneficial to Investors?, Brandon David Vincenzo
Department: Economics
Match-Fixing in Cyprus: Examining the Impact on Fans' Soccer Attendance, Andreas Xenofontos
Department: Economics
Senior Independent Study Theses from 2020
Using Monte Carlo Simulations to Study the Effects of Subsidies on the Market-Share of Electric-Vehicles, Yash Bajaj
Department: Economics; Computer Science
Do Professional Sport Franchises Help Public Welfare or Their Own Pockets? A Study Analyzing Corporate Social Responsibility in Professional Sports Through the NFL, Caelan Doherty
Department: Economics
To Know, to Care, and, to Educate: Examining the Effectiveness of Behavioral Interventions in Improving Saving Behavior, Anushkaa Gupta
Department: Economics; Psychology
Foreign Direct Investment in ASEAN: The Economic and Locational Determinants of Foreign Direct Investment in the Context of Indonesia, Jason P. Gustely
Department: Economics
Explaining the Gender Gap in Agricultural Productivity: An Analysis of Farmers' Land Tenure Security in Rural Ghana., Efua Hayford
Department: Economics
A Theory of Fire Service Provision: With an empirical analysis of response time, suppression time, and service output, Hyong-gu Hwang
Department: Economics; Mathematics
An Exploration of Changes and the Effectiveness of Gendered Marketing in Young Adult Novels, Olivia Maher
Department: Economics; English
The Role of National Culture on Risk Preference, Akari Sato
Department: Economics; Psychology
An Efficiency Analysis of Football Clubs in the English Premier League, Aakash Thapa
Department: Economics
Internal Migration and its Effects on Property Value: A Case Study of Spain., Eduardo Vetancourt
Department: Economics
Incentives to Buy: An Analysis of Trading Behavior Among Competitive Teams in Major League Baseball, Eric F. Wasserzug
Department: Economics
Senior Independent Study Theses from 2019
The Effect of Unemployment on Alcohol Consumption, Isabel Adelson
Department: Economics
The Social Network of Crime: How do our Social Interactions Predict Criminal Behavior?, Kevin Beck
Department: Economics