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Money, Political Ambition, and the Career Decisions of Politicians, Second Version
No full textIn this paper we assess the impact of a variety of policies that may influence the career decisions of members of the U.S. Congress, using the empirical framework of Diermeier, Keane and Merlo (2005). These policies alter incentives to run for re-election, run for higher office or leave Congress, by altering wages, non-pecuniary rewards and career prospects (both in and out of Congress). We find that reducing the relative wage of politicians would substantially reduce the duration of congressional careers. Notably, however, the effect varies considerably across different types of politicians. A reduction in the congressional wage would disproportionately induce exit from Congress by “skilled” politicians, Democrats, and politicians who were relatively young when first elected. Interestingly, however, it would not cause the type of politicians who most value legislative accomplishments (“achievers”) to disproportionately exit Congress. Thus, wage reductions would not reduce the “quality” composition of Congress in this sense. Term limits also have similar effects on achievers and non-achievers. However, we find that term limits would disproportionately induce members of the majority party to exit Congress. This has the interesting implication that term limits make it more difficult to sustain substantial congressional majorities over time. We do find three types of policies that disproportionately induce non-achievers to leave Congress: (i) elimination of seniority as a determinant of key committee assignments, (ii) restricting private sector employment after leaving Congress, and (iii) reducing the seniority advantage in elections.politicians, political careers, monetary and non-monetary incentives, U.S. Congress
Money, Political Ambition, and the Career Decisions of Politicians
No full textIn this paper we assess the impact of a variety of policies that may influence the career decisions of members of the U.S. Congress, using the empirical framework of Diermeier, Keane and Merlo (2005). These policies alter incentives to run for re-election, run for higher office or leave Congress, by altering wages, nonpecuniary rewards and career prospects (both in and out of Congress). We find that reducing the relative wage of politicians would substantially reduce the duration of congressional careers. Notably, however, the effect varies considerably across different types of politicians. A reduction in the congressional wage would disproportionately induce exit from Congress by “skilled” politicians, Democrats, politicians who were relatively young when first elected, and those without pre-congressional political experience. Interestingly, however, it would not cause the type of politicians who most value legislative accomplishments (“achievers”) to disproportionately exit Congress. Thus, wage reductions would not reduce the “quality” composition of Congress in this sense. Term limits also have similar effects on achievers and non-achievers. However, we find that term limits would disproportionately induce members of the majority party to exit Congress. This has the interesting implication that term limits make it more difficult to sustain substantial congressional majorities over time. We do find three types of policies that disproportionately induce nonachievers to leave Congress: (i) elimination of seniority as a determinant of key committee assignments, (ii) restricting private sector employment after leaving Congress, and (iii) reducing the seniority advantage in elections.politicians, political careers, monetary and non-monetary incentives, U.S. Congress
Jason vs GIJOE
No full textThesis (Master's)--University of Washington, 2019Jason vs GI JOE is partly an exercise in autobiography, an experiment in relational aesthetics, and an interdisciplinary artist project at the intersection of comic books, creative writing and performance art. This comic book, Jason vs. GIJOE, is a postmodern double erasure, based on the comic book GIJOE: Cobra II (Issue 1). The original pictures from the comic book have been removed, and replaced by a series of short narratives, describing autobiographical events from the life of the author: me, Jason. Speech bubbles from the original have been left to comment back over top of the stories, obscuring meaning but creating moments of unplanned dialogue. The comic is a readymade, twice erased: once to replace the drawings of the initial comic, and again when using the original dialogue bubbles to speak back to the narrative
The Music of New Orleans
No full textA conversation with Jason Berry, author of City of A Million Dreams: A History of New Orleans at Year 300 (UNC 2018), and clarinetist Dr. Michael White, moderated by Georgetown Professor Adam Rothman, and hosted by the Center for the Study of Slavery and its Legacies
Talking Trade: China's Super Consumers: Changing China, Changing the World
No full textFIT's International Trade and Marketing Department, in partnership with the New York District Export Council at World Trade Week, presents Talking Trade: China's Super Consumers. Distinguished speakers discuss how marketing to China has been transformed, how China's consumers themselves are influencing marketing around the world, and how companies can enhance their sales and exports to the burgeoning Chinese market.Master of Ceremonies: Thomas Pollak, President, Tally-Ho Creations, Pollak Import/Export Corp. and ITM Advisory Board member. Speakers: Mr. Michael A. Zakkour, Vice President, China/Asia Pacific Practice Leader, Tompkins International and co-author of book, China's Super Consumers; Mr. Jason Merritt, Assistant Vice President, Corporate Foreign Exchange Sales, HSBC Bank USA, N
Book Review: The Military Legacy of Alexander the Great: Lessons for the Information Age
No full textAuthor: Michael P. Ferguson and Ian Worthington
Reviewed by Jason W. Warren, PhD
The Military Legacy of Alexander the Great: Lessons for the Information Age focuses on three themes—inspirational physical presence, Alexander’s army’s professionalism, and the speed with which he campaigned. The reviewer notes there are many useful observations, overall, he sees the book as a “mixed bag.” For those newer to studies “on Alexander or lessons-learned methodology, Legacy may prove a useful primer.”https://press.armywarcollege.edu/parameters_bookshelf/1091/thumbnail.jp
Randomized controlled trial of a diversion program for individuals with a history of repeat felony property crime and substance use
No full textMichael R. McCart, Ph.D., Jason E. Chapman, Ph.D., Zoe Alley, Ph.D., & Ashli J. Sheidow, Ph.D.Title from PDF title page (viewed on May 5, 2022)."This summary reports findings from a randomized controlled trial (RCT) of a front-end diversion program for non-violent, repeat felony property offenders who have a substance use problem and motivation to change their behavior. Oregon's Senate Bill 416 (SB416) program was developed by state leaders seeking an alternative to prison for individuals who were committing property crimes, at least in part, to support their use of illicit substances"--Page 5.This archived document is maintained by the State Library of Oregon as part of the Oregon Documents Depository Program. It is for informational purposes and may not be suitable for legal purposes.Includes bibliographical references (pages 35-36).Mode of access: Internet from the Oregon Government Publications Collection.Text in English
Intramolecular [4+2] cycloadditions of conjugated ynones and related species ; Studies directed toward the total systhesis of glycinoeclepin A
No full textThesis (Ph. D.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Chemistry, 2002.Includes bibliographical references.This electronic version was submitted by the student author. The certified thesis is available in the Institute Archives and Special Collections.The intramolecular [4 + 2] cycloaddition reactions of c,-alkynyl carbonyl compounds are described. This reaction, the first heterocyclic variant of the enyne cycloaddition reaction, affords a product with a dihydroisobenzofuran ring system. For this reaction, we propose a mechanism in which a highly strained heterocyclic allene intermediate undergoes an unusual rearrangement leading to a 3-furfuryl carbene. A 1,2-C-H insertion then produces the polycyclic furan product. A detailed analysis of the scope and mechanism of this reaction is presented. The synthetic utility of the method for the synthesis of complex organic molecules is illustrated by two sequences demonstraing further transformations of the dihydroisobenzofuran products. A two-step formal benzannulation process generates a tetrahydroanthracene derivative. Ozonolysis of a 7-oxabicycloheptene derivative prepared from a dihydroisobenzofuran affords a product that contains the core oxabicyclo[6.2.1]undecane ring system of eleutherobin and the sarcodictyin family of natural products. Glycinoeclepin A is the natural hatching stimulus agent of the soybean cystnematode. A new strategy for the synthesis of an advanced A-ring intermediate in the total synthesis of this important compound is presented. This strategy provides the key A-ring enyne intermediate in seven steps from 2,2-dimethylcyclohexanedione, utilizing a novel acid-catalyzed cyclization reaction of a hydroxy enedione.by Jason Michael Diffendal.Ph.D
Absolute Calibration of TOPEX/Poseidon and Jason-1 Using GPS Buoys in Bass Strait, Australia
No full textA range of people and organizations are to be thanked in relation to this project. The CSIRO Earth Observation Centre (EOC) provided funding for this experiment. The first author is supported by an Australian Postgraduate Award and CSIRO scholarship. Geoscience Australia maintains the data from the BUR1 GPS installation and also operates the Australian Regional GPS Network (ARGN). The National Tidal Facility (NTF) operates and maintains the Burnie tide gauge with the assistance from the Burnie Ports Corporation. Altimetry products were obtained from the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) PO.DAAC and Centre National d'Études Spatiales (CNES) AVISO archives. Bruce Haines, Phil Callahan, and other members of the TOPEX/Poseidon and Jason-1 SWT provided valuable responses to numerous technical questions. Chris Ruf and Shannon Brown (U. Michigan) provided the reprocessed JMR data whilst Sylvie Labroue (CLS) provided the Jason-1 SSB information. Comments by Pascal Bonnefond and an anonymous reviewer were appreciated in revising this manuscript. Finally, Michael and Bradley Hardy are thanked for their willing help and seamanship during the buoy deployment campaign
Weight cutting in mixed martial arts: The cognitive and physical consequences of pre-competition rapid weight loss
No full textMixed martial arts is a relatively new sport that places unique demands on its athletes; yet it is not as well studied compared to other combative sports. Mixed martial arts sport competitions separate athletes into weight classes. To have a competitive size advantage athletes use rapid weight loss (weight cutting) to officially weigh-in 24 hours prior to an event at their weight classes upper limit and then return to normal weight prior to the event.Weight cutting is the use of primarily dehydration (combined with diet and exercise) to reduce ones body mass by 5-10% in a short time period. Studies in different combative sports found that significant weight loss using dehydration increased the risk of muscle damage and decreased energy, cognition and physical performance.This poster won the Dean, Faculty of Health Sciences Award (2017
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