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Can the Replication Rate Tell Us About Publication Bias? [PDF]
A leading explanation for widespread replication failures is publication bias. I show in a simple model of selective publication that, contrary to common perceptions, the replication rate is unaffected by the suppression of insignificant results in the publication process.
arxiv
A simple model suggesting economically rational sample-size choice drives irreproducibility [PDF]
Several systematic studies have suggested that a large fraction of published research is not reproducible. One probable reason for low reproducibility is insufficient sample size, resulting in low power and low positive predictive value. It has been suggested that insufficient sample-size choice is driven by a combination of scientific competition and '
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Impact of COVID-19 Lockdown Measures on Chinese Startups and Local Government Public Finance: Challenges and Policy Implications [PDF]
This paper aims to assess the impact of COVID-19 on the public finance of Chinese local governments, with a particular focus on the effect of lockdown measures on startups during the pandemic. The outbreak has placed significant fiscal pressure on local governments, as containment measures have led to declines in revenue and increased expenses related ...
arxiv
The public economics of increasing longevity [PDF]
One of the greatest success stories in our societies is that people are living longer, life expectancy at birth being now above 80 years. Whereas the lengthening of life opens huge opportunities for individuals if extra years are spent in prosperity and good health, it is however often regarded as a source of problems for policy-makers.
Pestieau, Pierre, Ponthière, Grégory
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Abstract Relaxing administrative burdens can boost enrollment in benefit programs. However, administrative burdens can influence other outcomes of interest. Simplified reporting is a state policy option that reduces the amount of information Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients must report between certifications.
W. Clay Fannin
wiley +1 more source
Kamu ekonomisinde götürü vergileme ve götürü sübvansiyon: Teorik bir değerlendirme
Götürü vergi ve götürü sübvansiyon uygulaması, refah iktisadının ikinci temel teoreminin bir konusudur. Refah iktisadı bilimsel olarak götürü vergi ve götürü sübvansiyon uygulamasının etkinliği bozmadan adaleti sağlayabileceğini savunur.
Berkan Karagöz, Özlem Bapbacı
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Studying how firms and individuals respond to tax policy changes is key to assess their trade-off between equity and efficiency. Among individuals, taxpayers at the top of the income distribution have received special attention in the Public Economics literature.
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Stringency and dissimilarity of Maximum Residue Levels affect bilateral agri‐food trade stability
Abstract Food standards are rising in both prevalence and stringency. They protect consumers and may enhance demand stability but also pose compliance challenges to producers, with ambiguous effects on the stability of trade relationships. We analyze the impact of importers' Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs) along with bilateral MRL dissimilarity between ...
Helena Engemann+2 more
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Wasserstein Index Generation Model: Automatic Generation of Time-series Index with Application to Economic Policy Uncertainty [PDF]
I propose a novel method, the Wasserstein Index Generation model (WIG), to generate a public sentiment index automatically. To test the model`s effectiveness, an application to generate Economic Policy Uncertainty (EPU) index is showcased.
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The explosive value of the networks [PDF]
Networks have always played a special role for human beings in shaping social relations, forming public opinion, and driving economic equilibria. Nowadays, online networked platforms dominate digital markets and capitalization leader-boards, while social networks drive public discussion.
arxiv