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David A. Anderson is the Paul G. Blazer Professor of Economics at Centre College. He received his B.A. from the University of Michigan and his M.A. and Ph.D. from Duke University. Dr. Anderson’s research focuses on the economics of the environment, law, crime, and public policy. His 15 books include Environmental Economics and Natural Resource Management, Survey of Economics, and The Cost of Crime. Dr. Anderson lives in Danville, Kentucky with his wife and two children.
Externality problems hinder solutions to existential threats, including climate change and mass extinction. To avert environmental crises, policymakers seek mechanisms that align private incentives with societal exigencies. Successful solutions bring individuals to internalize the broad repercussions of their behavior. In some cases, privatization, Coasian bargaining, or Pigouvian taxes effectively place the weight of externalities on the relevant decision makers. Yet, the available remedies often fail to provide satisfactory outcomes, and inefficiencies persist in the markets for energy, transportation, and manufactured goods, among others. This article explains how a simple voting mechanism can achieve socially optimal decisions about many of the innumerable externality problems that remain.
David A. Anderson. Environmental Exigencies and the Efficient Voter Rule. Economies 2020, 8, 100 .
AMA StyleDavid A. Anderson. Environmental Exigencies and the Efficient Voter Rule. Economies. 2020; 8 (4):100.
Chicago/Turabian StyleDavid A. Anderson. 2020. "Environmental Exigencies and the Efficient Voter Rule." Economies 8, no. 4: 100.
Transmission pipelines deliver natural gas to consumers around the world for the production of heat, electricity, and organic chemicals. In the United States, 2.56 million miles (4.12 million km) of pipelines carry natural gas to more than 75 million customers. With the benefits of pipelines come the risks to health and property posed by leaks and explosions. Proposals for new and recommissioned pipelines challenge host communities with uncertainty and difficult decisions about risk management. The appropriate community response depends on the risk level, the potential cost, and the prospect for compensation in the event of an incident. This article provides information on the risks and expected costs of pipeline leaks and explosions in the United States, including the incident rates, risk factors, and magnitude of harm. Although aggregated data on pipeline incidents are available, broadly inclusive data do not serve the needs of communities that must make critical decisions about hosting a pipeline for natural gas transmission. This article breaks down the data relevant to such communities and omits incidents that occurred offshore or as part of gas gathering or local distribution. The article then explains possible approaches to risk management relevant to communities, pipeline companies, and policymakers.
David A. Anderson. Natural Gas Transmission Pipelines: Risks and Remedies for Host Communities. Energies 2020, 13, 1873 .
AMA StyleDavid A. Anderson. Natural Gas Transmission Pipelines: Risks and Remedies for Host Communities. Energies. 2020; 13 (8):1873.
Chicago/Turabian StyleDavid A. Anderson. 2020. "Natural Gas Transmission Pipelines: Risks and Remedies for Host Communities." Energies 13, no. 8: 1873.
David Anderson. Environmental Economics and Natural Resource Management. Environmental Economics and Natural Resource Management 2019, 1 .
AMA StyleDavid Anderson. Environmental Economics and Natural Resource Management. Environmental Economics and Natural Resource Management. 2019; ():1.
Chicago/Turabian StyleDavid Anderson. 2019. "Environmental Economics and Natural Resource Management." Environmental Economics and Natural Resource Management , no. : 1.
David Anderson. Environmental Economics and Natural Resource Management. Environmental Economics and Natural Resource Management 2013, 1 .
AMA StyleDavid Anderson. Environmental Economics and Natural Resource Management. Environmental Economics and Natural Resource Management. 2013; ():1.
Chicago/Turabian StyleDavid Anderson. 2013. "Environmental Economics and Natural Resource Management." Environmental Economics and Natural Resource Management , no. : 1.
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David A. Anderson. The Cost of Crime. Foundations and Trends® in Microeconomics 2012, 7, 209 -265.
AMA StyleDavid A. Anderson. The Cost of Crime. Foundations and Trends® in Microeconomics. 2012; 7 (3):209-265.
Chicago/Turabian StyleDavid A. Anderson. 2012. "The Cost of Crime." Foundations and Trends® in Microeconomics 7, no. 3: 209-265.
David A. Anderson. Finding the path to optimal deterrence by tracking the path that leads to crime. Criminology & Public Policy 2010, 9, 275 -277.
AMA StyleDavid A. Anderson. Finding the path to optimal deterrence by tracking the path that leads to crime. Criminology & Public Policy. 2010; 9 (2):275-277.
Chicago/Turabian StyleDavid A. Anderson. 2010. "Finding the path to optimal deterrence by tracking the path that leads to crime." Criminology & Public Policy 9, no. 2: 275-277.
Gender stereotyping and under-representation of girls and women have been documented in children’s picture books in the past, in the hope that improvements would follow. Most researchers have analyzed award-winning books. We explored sexism in top selling books from 2001 and a 7-year sample of Caldecott award-winning books, for a total of 200 books. There were nearly twice as many male as female title and main characters. Male characters appeared 53% more times in illustrations. Female main characters nurtured more than male main characters did, and they were seen in more indoor than outdoor scenes. Occupations were gender stereotyped, and more women than men appeared to have no paid occupation. Few differences were found between Caldecott award books and other books. A comparison of our book sample to 1980s and 1990s books did not reveal reduced sexism. The persistence of sexism in picture books and implications for children and parents are discussed.
Mykol C. Hamilton; David Anderson; Michelle Broaddus; Kate Young. Gender Stereotyping and Under-representation of Female Characters in 200 Popular Children’s Picture Books: A Twenty-first Century Update. Sex Roles 2006, 55, 757 -765.
AMA StyleMykol C. Hamilton, David Anderson, Michelle Broaddus, Kate Young. Gender Stereotyping and Under-representation of Female Characters in 200 Popular Children’s Picture Books: A Twenty-first Century Update. Sex Roles. 2006; 55 (11):757-765.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMykol C. Hamilton; David Anderson; Michelle Broaddus; Kate Young. 2006. "Gender Stereotyping and Under-representation of Female Characters in 200 Popular Children’s Picture Books: A Twenty-first Century Update." Sex Roles 55, no. 11: 757-765.
Previous studies reveal the reinforcement of gender stereotypes by picture books children read during the formative years. In these books, boys tend to be portrayed as active leaders, and girls as passive followers. Women and girls are under-represented. Men often exhibit career skills, and women perform traditional tasks in the home. Even when careers are nontraditional, personality characteristics and other qualities and behaviors are often stereotypical. Previous researchers emphasized the narrowly defined roles of women and children in picture books. In this study, we focused on the representation of mothers and fathers, and examined whether men are stereotyped as relatively absent or inept parents. A content analysis of the gender roles exhibited in 200 prominent children’s picture books demonstrated that fathers are largely under-represented, and, when they do appear, they are withdrawn and ineffectual parents. Further research could establish whether seriously deficient models of fatherhood in children’s literature affect the incidence of present, caring fathers in society.
David A. Anderson; Mykol Hamilton; David Anderson. Gender Role Stereotyping of Parents in Children?s Picture Books: The Invisible Father. Sex Roles 2005, 52, 145 -151.
AMA StyleDavid A. Anderson, Mykol Hamilton, David Anderson. Gender Role Stereotyping of Parents in Children?s Picture Books: The Invisible Father. Sex Roles. 2005; 52 (3):145-151.
Chicago/Turabian StyleDavid A. Anderson; Mykol Hamilton; David Anderson. 2005. "Gender Role Stereotyping of Parents in Children?s Picture Books: The Invisible Father." Sex Roles 52, no. 3: 145-151.
The growing scarcity of natural capital fuels disputes over borders and use rights. Global industrialisation increases the creation of toxic waste while environmental consciousness intensifies the calls for abatement. Litigation is a costly cure. In the United States of America, expenditures on Superfund litigation have exceeded $10 billion. Remedies for excessive legal costs include settlement-encouraging civil rules and methods of fair division. A better understanding of the impediments to fair and timely settlement is needed to guide the formation of new conflict resolution techniques and distinguish those with merit. This article surveys current approaches to conflict and the necessary conditions for their success. It is the first to explain how relatively new methods including the Sincerity Rule and Final Offer Auctions can equitably divide expenditures on environmental obligations without trial. Successful remedies will promote the expediency of clean-up efforts and reduce the burden of conflicts over natural capital.
David Anderson. Fairness in the face of conflict: dividing environmental assets and obligations. International Journal of Global Environmental Issues 2003, 3, 116 .
AMA StyleDavid Anderson. Fairness in the face of conflict: dividing environmental assets and obligations. International Journal of Global Environmental Issues. 2003; 3 (2):116.
Chicago/Turabian StyleDavid Anderson. 2003. "Fairness in the face of conflict: dividing environmental assets and obligations." International Journal of Global Environmental Issues 3, no. 2: 116.
Shigeyuki Hamori; Naoko Hamori; David A. Anderson; David Anderson. An Empirical Analysis of the Efficiency of the Osaka Rice Market During Japan's Tokugawa Era. Journal of Futures Markets 2001, 21, 861 -874.
AMA StyleShigeyuki Hamori, Naoko Hamori, David A. Anderson, David Anderson. An Empirical Analysis of the Efficiency of the Osaka Rice Market During Japan's Tokugawa Era. Journal of Futures Markets. 2001; 21 (9):861-874.
Chicago/Turabian StyleShigeyuki Hamori; Naoko Hamori; David A. Anderson; David Anderson. 2001. "An Empirical Analysis of the Efficiency of the Osaka Rice Market During Japan's Tokugawa Era." Journal of Futures Markets 21, no. 9: 861-874.
David Anderson; Shigeyuki Hamori. A theory of quality signaling in the marriage market. Japan and the World Economy 2000, 12, 229 -242.
AMA StyleDavid Anderson, Shigeyuki Hamori. A theory of quality signaling in the marriage market. Japan and the World Economy. 2000; 12 (3):229-242.
Chicago/Turabian StyleDavid Anderson; Shigeyuki Hamori. 2000. "A theory of quality signaling in the marriage market." Japan and the World Economy 12, no. 3: 229-242.
David Anderson. The Aggregate Burden of Crime. The Journal of Law and Economics 1999, 42, 611 -642.
AMA StyleDavid Anderson. The Aggregate Burden of Crime. The Journal of Law and Economics. 1999; 42 (2):611-642.
Chicago/Turabian StyleDavid Anderson. 1999. "The Aggregate Burden of Crime." The Journal of Law and Economics 42, no. 2: 611-642.
As health care costs increase and a growing number of women are without insurance, the one health service that every family needs deserves further attention. Even for the 40% of births covered by Medicaid, safe birthing alternatives that permit a reduction in the $150 billion Medicaid burden would allow the United States to devote more resources to other urgent priorities. Informed birthing decisions cannot be made without information on costs, success rates, and any necessary tradeoffs between the two. This article provides the relevant information for hospital, home, and birth center births. The average uncomplicated vaginal birth costs 68% less in a home than in a hospital, and births initiated in the home offer a lower combined rate of intrapartum and neonatal mortality and a lower incidence of cesarean delivery.
R E Anderson; Rondi E Anderson; David A Anderson; David Anderson. The cost-effectiveness of home birth. Journal of Nurse-Midwifery 1999, 44, 30 -35.
AMA StyleR E Anderson, Rondi E Anderson, David A Anderson, David Anderson. The cost-effectiveness of home birth. Journal of Nurse-Midwifery. 1999; 44 (1):30-35.
Chicago/Turabian StyleR E Anderson; Rondi E Anderson; David A Anderson; David Anderson. 1999. "The cost-effectiveness of home birth." Journal of Nurse-Midwifery 44, no. 1: 30-35.
Social scientists rely on visual aids to teach a myriad of concepts, but seldom do we advance beyond artless chalk drawings to convey the complex theories that we profess. Although instructors of economics, for example, have experimented with student participation, educational software, simulations, and laboratory settings to transcend the difficulties of learning economics in a traditional classroom, the chalkboard is still the medium of choice for visual illustration. The advent of modern computers and presentation software packages offers the potential for significant advancements in visual aids. This paper motivates the use of modern visual aids based on a brief survey of relevant learning theory, describes specific techniques for communicating economic concepts using computers, and provides an overview of the hardware and software available for the enhancement of classroom teaching. Keywords: computer- assisted instruction, visual aids, economic education.
David Anderson. Can Computers Replace the Classroom Chalkboard? The Case of Economic Education / David A. Anderson, Centre College. Social Science Computer Review 1994, 12, 100 -113.
AMA StyleDavid Anderson. Can Computers Replace the Classroom Chalkboard? The Case of Economic Education / David A. Anderson, Centre College. Social Science Computer Review. 1994; 12 (1):100-113.
Chicago/Turabian StyleDavid Anderson. 1994. "Can Computers Replace the Classroom Chalkboard? The Case of Economic Education / David A. Anderson, Centre College." Social Science Computer Review 12, no. 1: 100-113.