Assessing the Economic Impact of an Agricultural Export Shock on the Washington Economy: A Tale of Two Models

The results of an economic impact analysis with a regional input-output (IO) model are compared with results from a regional computable general equilibrium CGE) model. The I0 model embodies a number of restrictive assumptions. These assumptions are consistent with the long run equilibrium of the economy where there is no capacity constraint for production, fixed coefficients in production, and no price changes or due to Leontief technology, and fixed input prices. For all of these reasons input-output results are often viewed as over estimates of regional supply response given the lack of effective regional supply constraints. In this situation, regional CGE models serve as a better alternative because of their flexibility to mimic various technology and factor market condition characteristic of real world regional economies. In this study we summarize the results of an assumed export shock on Washington economy under an input-output model and under a regional CGE model. Further, we simulate our CGE model under various factor market constraints and behaviors. We show that contrary to the conventional wisdom, the positive secondary impacts of increasing agricultural exports are usually actually larger with a regional CGE model than estimates of secondary impacts of the same shock estimated with a regional IO model.The Washington CGE model, the Washington IO model, comparing estimated economic impacts with regional CGE and IO models.

The Economic Impact of a Possible Irrigation-Water Shortage in Odessa Sub-Basin of Adams and Lincoln Counties

The Columbia Basin Project (CBP) was one of the single largest projects undertaken by the Bureau of Reclamation. The venture, which started in the 1930s in Central Washington, did not entirely turn out as expected. In fact, almost half of the proposed irrigable area, located mainly in the north eastern portion of the original plan, doesn’t have any water supply from the project for irrigation purposes. The Odessa Sub-area is one of those areas. The land in this area is fertile and produces very high quality potatoes. Over the last couple of decades, production in this Odessa sub-region has been possible primarily because of irrigation based on deep wells. However, the underground water is drawing down and crop production may shut down as a result. Therefore, an economic threat on the economy of the Columbia Basin is in the offing, unless alternative water sources are negotiated. In this paper, we will mainly explore the regional economic impacts of the possible production losses of crops produced in the Odessa Sub-area of Lincoln and Adams Counties. In Section A, we briefly discuss the current status of the Columbia Basin Project. In Section B, we discuss ground water level decline issues. In Section C, we enumerate the economic impacts of a possible reduction in crop production in Odessa Subregions of Adams and Lincoln Counties. Summary and conclusions are in the final section.Irrigation water shortage, Idessa sub-basin, Economic Impact,

Small-scale Fishermen and Risk Preferences

Using an experimental approach, we investigate the risk preferences of artisanal fishermen in Tanzania waters of Lake Victoria. The experiment concerns pairwise comparisons of hypothetical fishing trips that vary in expected mean and spread of the net revenue. The results show that about 34% of the fishermen can be considered as risk neutral, 32% as risk averse, and 34% as risk seekers. Econometric analysis indicates that the likelihood of belonging to the risk-seeking group increases if motorboats are used, if fishing is the main source of household income, and if the fisherman is targeting Nile perch. Asset ownership and perhaps socioeconomic variables influence risk preferences.Risk aversion, artisanal fishermen, Tanzania, Lake Victoria, Nile perch, dagaa, Institutional and Behavioral Economics, Resource /Energy Economics and Policy, Q22,

Hochschild cohomology of intersection complexes and Batalin-Vilkovisky algebras

Let $X$ be a compact, oriented, second countable pseudomanifold. We show that $HH^\ast_\bullet(\widetilde N^\ast_\bullet(X;\mathbb{Q}))$, the Hochschild cohomology of the blown-up intersection cochain complex of $X$, is well defined and endowed with a Batalin-Vilkovisky algebra structure. Furthermore, we prove that it is a topological invariant. More generally, we define the Hochschild cohomology of a perverse differential graded algebra $A_\bullet$ and present a natural Gerstenhaber algebra structure on it. This structure can be extended into a Batalin-Vilkovisky algebra when $A_\bullet$ is a derived Poincar\'e duality algebra.Comment: 71 page

Can the Ummah speak? reexamining genealogies of Black Muslim Women within the Black freedom movement through the examples of Betty Shabazz and Clara Muhammad

The thesis analyzes the legacies of Clara Muhammad and Betty Shabazz through their children, Imam W.D. Muhammad and Ilyasah Shabazz, and the impact they maintained through communal relationships. By utilizing secondary texts, audio, internal documents, and speeches, the project seeks to understand the impact of legacy on Muslim communities in America and the legacy their children leave behind. The argument for the thesis centers around Muhammad and Shabazz\u27s relationships to emphasize the significance of Black American Muslim women cultivating a community through their interpretations of Islam, which offer a unique spiritual and political consciousness. Using the story of Hajaar and motherhood as a framework, the paper shifts understandings of motherhood from an Islamic perspective to show the importance of Muhammad and Shabazz\u27s legacy as members of their communities

Social Work Is a Form of Professional Imperialism between the Global North and Global South

Students in the field of social work have the opportunity to gain international experience. However, their encounters with the global South can re-enforce global inequalities. While the intent is to support human rights, there are spatial differences between students and their local partners. Students from the global North come into their work with privilege, which affects how they see the spaces they enter and exit. This is an example of professional imperialism. For minoritized student in social work, this experience is more complicated. Even though they come into these spaces holding privilege from the global North, they are also marginalized because they do not meet the global image of Canada as being “white”.York's Knowledge Mobilization Unit provides services and funding for faculty, graduate students, and community organizations seeking to maximize the impact of academic research and expertise on public policy, social programming, and professional practice. It is supported by SSHRC and CIHR grants, and by the Office of the Vice-President Research & Innovation. [email protected] www.researchimpact.c

The Theory and Practice of International Social Work Is Affected by a History of Colonialism

International social work is taught under colonial terms. As a result, there is an unequal relationship between the global North and the global South when collaborating on social work projects. This also affects the way people learn about international social work. Since many students come from countries outside the global North, they challenge a Western world view on international social work issues.York's Knowledge Mobilization Unit provides services and funding for faculty, graduate students, and community organizations seeking to maximize the impact of academic research and expertise on public policy, social programming, and professional practice. It is supported by SSHRC and CIHR grants, and by the Office of the Vice-President Research & Innovation. [email protected] www.researchimpact.c