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The U.S.-China Chip War: Using International Relations Theories to Explain the Reasons Behind Technological Decoupling
Get PDFTechnology has transformed the world with the help of increasing advancements in semiconductor technology. This results in countries seeking a steady supply of semiconductors globally. This thesis investigates why the United States and China have implemented a mix of technological decoupling policies to prioritize semiconductors. The theoretical research for this thesis utilizes international relations perspectives and concepts as a framework to examine the root causes behind these policies. By using qualitative text analysis to code sources based on international relations theories, a series of direct evidence is presented to show the causes behind these policies. Furthermore, the concepts and direct evidence under each perspective are assessed to see how well each perspective explains technological decoupling. In short, the realist theory did the best job at explaining why these policies were implemented. In addition, this thesis demonstrates how multiple perspectives link together, as well as how the historical context is crucial to understanding technological decoupling. Finally, this thesis argues for a broader international relations framework, and it highlights two newer approaches to analyze complex global issues, such as decoupling
Pilots\u27 Risk Perception Regarding Automation
Get PDFIn aviation, each decision made, no matter how big or small, is a life-or-death decision. Small mistakes could lead to large miscalculations which end in less-than-ideal situations. This study was designed to research the impact that automation has on mainly in-flight scenarios and decisions to determine how pilots’ risk perceptions change depending on various circumstances. A survey was developed and distributed to licensed pilots, who rated their perceived risk of 8 scenarios. The scenarios were designed to follow four conditions which included first person vs. third person perspective as well as automation vs no automation involved in the scenario. Results indicate that the designed inclusion of automation did not substantially affect the participants’ risk perception but mean risk ratings were higher for the third person scenarios than for the first-person scenarios. While the automation condition was non-significant, further research including larger sample sizes and increased diversity in the automation considered in the scenarios could provide additional data and better support conclusions made on this topic
How the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Changed the Distribution of Itemized Deductions
Get PDFThe Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2017 introduced significant changes to itemized deductions and the standard deduction, impacting taxpayers across income levels. This study utilizes data from the Statistics of Income to examine changes in tax progressivity and vertical tax equity between 2017 and 2020. The analysis finds that higher-income earners retained a considerably greater benefit from itemizing under the TCJA, indicating a decrease in progressivity post-2017. These results suggest a widening disparity in the tax benefit distribution of itemized deductions, as lower-income groups benefited less from itemizing. The study\u27s insights provide a basis for policymakers as they consider future reforms ahead of the TCJA\u27s scheduled sunset in 2025
Why Should I Care? Using Virtual Reality to Introduce United Nations Sustainable Devlopment Goals
No full textPoster presentation about introducing students to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals through the use of virtual reality technology. Presented by Laura Khol, at the AACU Global Learning Conference in Washington, D.C. in October 2024
Cross Section Analysis of Factors Affecting Interstate Migration in the United States
Get PDFThis paper investigates the factors influencing interstate migration in the United States of America. This study incorporates political affiliations and income and property tax policy into an existing migration determinants model. This is done to examine the influence of policy or potential future policies on an individual’s decision-making in addition to household factors. The greatest factors influencing an individual\u27s decision to move are the average January temperature, the income tax rate, and the number of hazardous waster sites in the state
Graduate Commencement Speech, May 16, 2024 [video]
No full textGraduate Commencement Speech by speaker Ted Shallcross III