Abstract Researchers have identified some of the factors affecting female labor force participati... more Abstract Researchers have identified some of the factors affecting female labor force participation (FLFP) as: economic dependency, income inequality, family structure, and fertility, among others. This paper will study the impact of dependency ratios on female labor force participation in the US Border States with Mexico (Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California). We use dependency ratios to measure the role of females’ as economic producers and active members of the labor force. The most important finding was that changes in population age structure, affects the female labor force participation rate in the Border States. By following Kelley's approach on dependency ratios, we found that children have a negative effect on the female labor force participation rate. The constant care and attention required by children seems to impede females’ participation in the labor force. However, the elderly population was found to have a positive effect on female labor force participation rate, which could suggest that the elder's involvement in the household promotes female economic activity.
Researchers have identified some of the factors affecting female labor force participation (FLFP)... more Researchers have identified some of the factors affecting female labor force participation (FLFP) as: economic dependency, income inequality, family structure, and fertility, among others. This paper will study the impact of dependency ratios on female labor force participation in the US Border States with Mexico (Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California). We use dependency ratios to measure the role of females' as economic producers and active members of the labor force. The most important finding was that changes in population age structure, affects the female labor force participation rate in the Border States. By following Kelley's approach on dependency ratios, we found that children have a negative effect on the female labor force participation rate. The constant care and attention required by children seems to impede females' participation in the labor force. However, the elderly population was found to have a positive effect on female labor force participation rate, which could suggest that the elder's involvement in the household promotes female economic activity.
T h e J o u r n a l o f D e v e l o p i n g A r e a s, 2016
This study analyses the interest of Puerto Ricans in migrating to the United States as measured b... more This study analyses the interest of Puerto Ricans in migrating to the United States as measured by Google search terms. It is publicly acknowledged that the majority of migrants from the Island in the last decade are highly skilled individuals, which means that the Island stands to lose human capital if the current migration trend continues. Therefore, it is important to investigate factors that may influence the interest of Puerto Ricans in moving before actual migration occurs. The statistical analysis was realized using an autoregressive integrated moving average model and data from Google trends. This study investigates factors influencing the interest to move (migrate) of Puerto Ricans to the five states with the highest population of Puerto Ricans (Florida, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania) and to the United States (U.S.) as a destination itself. The study will also make a comparison between the interest to move to the rest of the U.S. versus the interest to move to one of the specific five mentioned states. The explanatory variables affecting Puerto Ricans' interest to move were classified using a cross-disciplinary approach. The results tend to divide the five states into two broad, yet related, interest groups. First, the states of interest for job related reasons (macro level factors) are Florida and New York. Second, the states of interests for family (meso level factors) and political party (micro level factors) related reasons are New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts. Puerto Ricans moving to Florida and New York showed similar interests compared with New Jersey, Massachusetts and Pennsylvania, and the United States as a whole. It is found that micro-level factors positively affect Puerto Ricans' interest to move, while macro-level factors negatively affect Puerto Ricans' interest to move. The results provide policy makers with a direction through which they can identify areas where policies are needed depending on their desired goals, whether it is increasing political participation or the retention of youth through redesigning the education system or the attraction of skilled workers through the creation of jobs and increased return to human capital investment, or budgeting, social benefits and social programs. The novelty of the analysis lies in its attempt to identify factors that influence the intention to migrate before actual migration occurs.
International Journal of Economics and Financial Issues, 2023
The intent of this article is to explain how the Dodd-Frank Act impacts banks and puts a spotligh... more The intent of this article is to explain how the Dodd-Frank Act impacts banks and puts a spotlight on the cost of this Act to financial institutions, especially small banks. As part of the discussion, federal agencies are described as the regulators in charge of supervising strict compliance and adherence to the applicable law. Through our research it is apparent that part of the reporting costs is transferred to the consumers in different fees and charges, which impacts the bank's competitiveness. We depart from the premise that large banks could transfer these costs to consumers easier, because they have a critical mass of clients and products, enough to cover the additional expenses incurred when conforming with the regulation. Additionally, we analyze the cost of implementation from perspective of size which shows a substantial difference to institutions of various sizes. We conclude the paper recommending additional research and primary data collection that could contribute to a better understanding of the cost of the Dodd-Frank Act.
The following paper exams the potential for growth achieved through a maritime cluster in Puerto ... more The following paper exams the potential for growth achieved through a maritime cluster in Puerto Rico. Given the development stage of the Port of Las Americans many issues must still be resolved before successful operations can be achieved. Pitfalls and opportunities are examined using similar clusters and alternative governance options. Recommendations for successful development of the Port of Las Americas are discussed. Classification: Economic Development, Regional
Abstract Researchers have identified some of the factors affecting female labor force participati... more Abstract Researchers have identified some of the factors affecting female labor force participation (FLFP) as: economic dependency, income inequality, family structure, and fertility, among others. This paper will study the impact of dependency ratios on female labor force participation in the US Border States with Mexico (Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California). We use dependency ratios to measure the role of females’ as economic producers and active members of the labor force. The most important finding was that changes in population age structure, affects the female labor force participation rate in the Border States. By following Kelley's approach on dependency ratios, we found that children have a negative effect on the female labor force participation rate. The constant care and attention required by children seems to impede females’ participation in the labor force. However, the elderly population was found to have a positive effect on female labor force participation rate, which could suggest that the elder's involvement in the household promotes female economic activity.
Researchers have identified some of the factors affecting female labor force participation (FLFP)... more Researchers have identified some of the factors affecting female labor force participation (FLFP) as: economic dependency, income inequality, family structure, and fertility, among others. This paper will study the impact of dependency ratios on female labor force participation in the US Border States with Mexico (Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California). We use dependency ratios to measure the role of females' as economic producers and active members of the labor force. The most important finding was that changes in population age structure, affects the female labor force participation rate in the Border States. By following Kelley's approach on dependency ratios, we found that children have a negative effect on the female labor force participation rate. The constant care and attention required by children seems to impede females' participation in the labor force. However, the elderly population was found to have a positive effect on female labor force participation rate, which could suggest that the elder's involvement in the household promotes female economic activity.
T h e J o u r n a l o f D e v e l o p i n g A r e a s, 2016
This study analyses the interest of Puerto Ricans in migrating to the United States as measured b... more This study analyses the interest of Puerto Ricans in migrating to the United States as measured by Google search terms. It is publicly acknowledged that the majority of migrants from the Island in the last decade are highly skilled individuals, which means that the Island stands to lose human capital if the current migration trend continues. Therefore, it is important to investigate factors that may influence the interest of Puerto Ricans in moving before actual migration occurs. The statistical analysis was realized using an autoregressive integrated moving average model and data from Google trends. This study investigates factors influencing the interest to move (migrate) of Puerto Ricans to the five states with the highest population of Puerto Ricans (Florida, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania) and to the United States (U.S.) as a destination itself. The study will also make a comparison between the interest to move to the rest of the U.S. versus the interest to move to one of the specific five mentioned states. The explanatory variables affecting Puerto Ricans' interest to move were classified using a cross-disciplinary approach. The results tend to divide the five states into two broad, yet related, interest groups. First, the states of interest for job related reasons (macro level factors) are Florida and New York. Second, the states of interests for family (meso level factors) and political party (micro level factors) related reasons are New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts. Puerto Ricans moving to Florida and New York showed similar interests compared with New Jersey, Massachusetts and Pennsylvania, and the United States as a whole. It is found that micro-level factors positively affect Puerto Ricans' interest to move, while macro-level factors negatively affect Puerto Ricans' interest to move. The results provide policy makers with a direction through which they can identify areas where policies are needed depending on their desired goals, whether it is increasing political participation or the retention of youth through redesigning the education system or the attraction of skilled workers through the creation of jobs and increased return to human capital investment, or budgeting, social benefits and social programs. The novelty of the analysis lies in its attempt to identify factors that influence the intention to migrate before actual migration occurs.
International Journal of Economics and Financial Issues, 2023
The intent of this article is to explain how the Dodd-Frank Act impacts banks and puts a spotligh... more The intent of this article is to explain how the Dodd-Frank Act impacts banks and puts a spotlight on the cost of this Act to financial institutions, especially small banks. As part of the discussion, federal agencies are described as the regulators in charge of supervising strict compliance and adherence to the applicable law. Through our research it is apparent that part of the reporting costs is transferred to the consumers in different fees and charges, which impacts the bank's competitiveness. We depart from the premise that large banks could transfer these costs to consumers easier, because they have a critical mass of clients and products, enough to cover the additional expenses incurred when conforming with the regulation. Additionally, we analyze the cost of implementation from perspective of size which shows a substantial difference to institutions of various sizes. We conclude the paper recommending additional research and primary data collection that could contribute to a better understanding of the cost of the Dodd-Frank Act.
The following paper exams the potential for growth achieved through a maritime cluster in Puerto ... more The following paper exams the potential for growth achieved through a maritime cluster in Puerto Rico. Given the development stage of the Port of Las Americans many issues must still be resolved before successful operations can be achieved. Pitfalls and opportunities are examined using similar clusters and alternative governance options. Recommendations for successful development of the Port of Las Americas are discussed. Classification: Economic Development, Regional
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