The reliance of oil-exporting developing countries on oil-revenues has certain implications for both their domestic economic structures and foreign trade relations. / The purposes of this research were to study and analyze: (1) the extent of the dependence of oil-exporting developing countries on the exportation of a single exhaustible resource, (2) the impact of this dependence on domestic economic structures, and (3) the nature of the multifaceted links that were developed between oil-producers, as the exporters of a raw material, and developed countries, as the exporters of manufactured goods and advanced technology (To show whether 'dependency' relations have developed). / After the review of literature, several hypotheses were advanced for the purpose of examining the above issues. / The data, covering basically 1973-80 period and concentrating on members of OPEC, were obtained from the secondary sources. / Based on a critical analysis of data the following conclusions were drawn: (a) The characteristics of the oil-based economies most resemble those of 'dependent' economic systems, as opposed to self-sustaining and self-expanding economies. The mono-economy systems developed in most of oil-exporting nations, are based on extraction and exporting of a single depleting resource. In such mono-economies, non-oil sectors have little contribution to GDP. Agricultural sectors in particular, show a declining trend. (b) Public expenditures and development projects are geared to position of balance of payments which in turn is conditioned by oil-revenues. Thus, major fluctuations in the world demand for oil can have serious implications for the process of economic development in oil-nations. In general, the direction of development in petroleum-exporting countries is highly dependent upon the economic conditions of the developed countries. (c) Most oil-revenues are being recycled back into the developed market economies through a variety of channels. A large portion of oil-proceeds are used as payments for various categories of goods and services. Another portion is invested in the oil-importing industrial countries while the real returns on these investments have been eroding. / Based on the problems faced by oil-producing nations, it was recommended that a partial self-reliance strategy be followed in these nations to reduce over-dependence on foreign economic systems and to promote development. In the context of the above, diversification of the economy has to be pursued, aiming at expansion of non-oil industrial and agricultural sectors. / Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 43-12, Section: A, page: 3980. / Thesis (Ph.D.)--The Florida State University, 1982.

Enactment of the Airline Deregulation Act of 1978 has provided an opportunity to compare the behavior of firms in an industry with and without economic regulation. While conduct or the degree of rivalry in a market is often concealed and therefore difficult to observe directly, various measures of stability have been used in the literature as an indicator of conduct. Using similar measures of stability, the primary research task of this dissertation was to identify and measure empirically the determinants of market rivalry in city-pair airline markets and then to compare how the determinants may have changed since deregulation. / A sample of 123 large city-pair airline markets were selected for analysis. Separate estimates were made for the periods before (1974-76) and after (1978-80) deregulation using ordinary least square regression analysis. The statistical results from these two periods were then compared. What follows is a brief summary of the more important results. / First, the evidence contradicted the assertion that because airline markets are highly contestable, potential competition should be able to discipline behavior even in highly concentrated markets. While the relationship between various measures of concentration and instability should have been weaker during the 1978-80 period, rivals were apparently able to exercise even greater market power. Second, not only was the mutual forebearance hypothesis not supported by these empirical results, but it appears that multiple contacts among rivals may have actually intensified competitive interaction during the 1974-76 period. Third, the airports of Chicago, Washington and New York, where slots are allocated by scheduling committees, appeared to exhibit a systematic tendency toward greater stability in the regulated period. However, the ability of these committees to exercise power during the 1978-80 period was considerably reduced. / Finally, when pooled regression equations were estimated using data for both periods, a 75 percent relative and 91 percent absolute increase in instability could be directly attributed to deregulation. / Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 45-11, Section: A, page: 3413. / Thesis (Ph.D.)--The Florida State University, 1984.

Abstract Not Available. / Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 41-02, Section: A, page: 0741. / Thesis (Ph.D.)--The Florida State University, 1979.

This thesis is a comparative macro model study of two countries distinct both institutionally and economically: the United States and Yugoslavia. An overview of post World-War II macroeconomic events is discussed in order to provide a background for the estimation and policy analysis of the respective macro models. Annual econometric macro models are then estimated and discussed over the period 1952-1984. Given the underlying macro model structures, model validation and tracking performance is undertaken. Following the historical performance of the models, alternative policy experiments are entertained. Expansionary fiscal and monetary policy experiments of equal magnitude are conducted for both the United States and Yugoslavia. The relative strengths of fiscal and monetary policy are then diagnosed. Further policy experiments tailored, more specifically, to the economic situation prevailing in the respective economies are conducted. / Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 50-03, Section: A, page: 0746. / Major Professor: James H. Gapinski. / Thesis (Ph.D.)--The Florida State University, 1989.

This paper specified a hedonic price equation for marinas, which enabled the analysis of the impact of services, location, neighborhood, water quality, accessibility, and structure on marina pricing decisions. The coefficients of these various characteristics are interpreted as the implicit prices of these characteristics assuming the boater has sufficient choices. / For choice of functional form a Box-Cox model was estimated using a maximum likelihood algorithm. A log likelihood test was utilized to indicate that the Box-Cox model was superior to the alternative functional forms of linear, semi-log, and log-log. A test for market segmentation using a F-test for reduction of sum of squared residuals indicated no separation between new marinas (less than or equal to 15 years) and old marinas. A Reset test using a F statistic indicated no bias in the parameter estimates due to omitted variables, incorrect functional form or simultaneity. / Variables which are important in the determination of wet slip prices include age, draft, total slips, ocean location, availability of telephone, and location in region ten, all of which were positively related to wet slip fees. The number of ramps and marinas located in regions three or seven, were significant variables negatively related to wet slip fees. The model was unable to give a significant measure of the boater's willingness to pay for improved water quality. / The model was used to illustrate how a change in a particular characteristic will affect the taxable value for a particular marina. Practical applications include use by marina investors, investment lenders, and appraisers. The model estimated can also aid in the determination of an equitable fee system for marinas leasing state submerged lands. A fee, based on the estimated yearly effective gross income, commensurate with a marinas location as well as structural and amenity characteristics can be calculated. / Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 51-04, Section: A, page: 1321. / Major Professor: Frederick W. Bell. / Thesis (Ph.D.)--The Florida State University, 1990.

This study develops a model which describes the energy consumption behavior of several consuming sectors in a region. Three sectors of consumers are considered: industrial, commercial, and residential. In each sector three energy fuels are considered: petroleum, natural gas, and electricity. Sectoral behavior is estimated for two regions: Massachusetts and Florida for the 1972 to 1984 time period. / It is hypothesized that the consumers in each of the sectors behave so as to minimize the cost of the energy consumed in the production of some output. Output is measured using an industrial production index in the industrial sector, income in the commercial sector, and the number of households in the residential sector. The estimation is based on the assumption that energy inputs are separable from the other components of production such that model inputs are generally limited to measures of fuel price, fuel consumption and sectoral output. / A translog function was chosen as the form for estimating the cost function for each sector. From the cost function, fuel share equations, representing the portion of total cost expended on each fuel, are derived. The resulting system of equations, total cost and share equations, are estimated using an iterative Zellner technique. After checking the estimated models for desired behavioral characteristics, scenarios of energy consumption are developed and the relationships are discussed. / Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 51-12, Section: A, page: 4213. / Major Professor: Joan Haworth. / Thesis (Ph.D.)--The Florida State University, 1990.

Morocco's development policies, which were based on a strategy of import substitution and relied heavily on deficit financing, reached their limit early in the mid 1970's and early 1980's. The manifestation of this has been the eventual prevalence of chronic internal and external imbalances which have dimmed the prospects of economic growth. Bearing this in mind and the new entry of Spain, Greece and Portugal--direct competitors of Morocco--into the European Economic Community, the aim of this dissertation is to construct an aggregate econometric model in order to estimate the numerical values of various important parameters describing the behavior of several economic phenomena during the period from 1960 to 1984. / In designing the model, we drew on relevant theories including development theory, and took due consideration of actual structural and institutional peculiarities of the Moroccan economy and its policy making institutions. The dissertation describes how the model functions, cautions against its limitations, and outlines its potential policy uses. The model provides a sound quantitative framework for Morocco's macro and sectoral analysis. The study also provides a forecast and dynamic multiplier analyses. / Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 49-12, Section: A, page: 3798. / Major Professor: William J. Serow. / Thesis (Ph.D.)--The Florida State University, 1988.

The influence of agglomeration economies on manufacturing employment growth differentials between metropolitan and non-metropolitan places was studied. A historic review suggested interregional labor and capital flows that were contrary to the expectations of the usual neoclassical theory. At different times in history capital and labor seemed to be moving in the same direction spatially, toward either metropolitan or non-metropolitan areas. / The neoclassical theory was extended to include the effects of agglomeration economies in manufacturing production and the real wage. These modifications allowed history to be interpreted in a theoretically consistent way. Also, the theoretical importance of consumption and production agglomeration economies in influencing spatial patterns of economic activity was revealed. The theoretical and historical evidence led to the hypothesis that agglomeration economies in manufacturing production were weakening in the 1950-1980 period. An empirical model was developed to test this hypothesis. / The empirical results from a random sample of counties over the study period supported the hypothesis that agglomeration economies weakened between the 1950s and the 1960s. However, the model failed to support this hypothesis between the 1960s and the 1970s. / Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 49-12, Section: A, page: 3801. / Major Professor: David Rasmussen. / Thesis (Ph.D.)--The Florida State University, 1988.

Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 35-09, Section: A, page: 5637. / Thesis (Ph.D.)--The Florida State University, 1974.

Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 35-12, Section: A, page: 7488. / Thesis (Ph.D.)--The Florida State University, 1974.