Egalitarian equivalence under asymmetric information

We propose a definition of egalitarian equivalence that extends Pazner and Schmeidler's (1978) concept to environments with incomplete information. If every feasible allocation rule can be implemented by an incentive compatible mechanism (as, for instance, in the case of non-exclusive information), then interim egalitarian equivalence and interim incentive efficiency remain compatible, as they were under complete information. When incentive constraints are more restrictive, on the other hand, the two criteria may become incompatible.

On Borel equivalence relations in generalized Baire space

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On [summation of 1 raised to the power 1] equivalence relations over the natural numbers

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Explaining Fiscal Balances with a Simultaneous Equation Model of Revenue and Expenditure : A Case Study of Swiss Cantons Using Panel Data

Empirical literature on the analysis of the efficiency of measures for reducing persistent government deficits has mainly focused on the direct explanation of deficit. By contrast, this paper aims at modeling government revenue and expenditure within a simultaneous framework and deriving the fiscal balance (surplus or deficit) equation as the difference between the two variables. This setting enables one to not only judge how relevant the explanatory variables are in explaining the fiscal balance but also understand their impact on revenue and/or expenditure. Our empirical results, obtained by using a panel data set on Swiss Cantons for the period 1980-2002, confirm the relevance of the approach followed here, by providing unambiguous evidence of a simultaneous relationship between revenue and expenditure. They also reveal strong dynamic components in revenue, expenditure, and fiscal balance. Among the significant determinants of public fiscal balance we not only find the usual business cycle elements, but also and more importantly institutional factors such as the number of administrative units, and the ease with which people can resort to political (direct democracy) instruments, such as public initiatives and referendum.

A review of the cross-cultural equivalence of frequently used personality inventories

Personality inventories are frequently used for career guidance. Some should theoretically depend on cultural context, while others are supposed to be universal. The cross-cultural equivalence is only partial for culture-dependent models, as the locus of control. Concerning models that are supposed to be universal like the one proposed by Cattell or the Five-Factor Model, a partial and a full structural equivalence are, respectively observed. The extent of the scalar equivalence is difficult to assess indicating that more studies should be conducted to understand how culture affects processes underlying the evaluation of personality.

Iowa Department of Revenue & Finance, Agency Performance Plan

Annual Report, Agency Performance Plan

Report of Recommendations to the Iowa Department of Revenue and Finance, June 30, 2002

State Agency Audit Report

Academic Building Revenue Bond Funds, June 30, 2002

State University Audit Report

Dormitory and Dining Services Revenue Bond Funds, June 30, 2002

State University Audit Report of Iowa State University

Hilton Coliseum Revenue Bond Funds, June 30, 2002

State University Audit Report

Ice Arena Facility Revenue Note Funds, June 30, 2002

State University Audit Report

Parking System Revenue Bond Funds, June 30, 2002

State University Audit Report of Iowa State University

Recreational Facility Revenue Bond Funds, June 30, 2002

State University Audit Report of Iowa State University