DePaul University

About: DePaul University is a education organization based out in Chicago, Illinois, United States. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Population & Context (language use). The organization has 5658 authors who have published 11562 publications receiving 295257 citations.

The impact of time pressure in negotiation: a meta‐analysis

Abstract: In negotiation, pressures to reach an agreement are assumed to influence both the processes and the outcomes of the discussions. This paper metaanalytically combined different forms of time pressure to examine its effects on negotiator strategy and impasse rate. High time pressure was more likely to increase negotiator concessions and cooperation than low pressure as well as make agreements more likely. The effect on negotiator strategy, however, was stronger when the deadline was near or when negotiations were simple rather than complex. The effects were weaker when the opponent was inflexible and using a tough negotiation strategy. The effects on cooperative strategies were weaker when incentives for good performance were available than when they were not. Although time pressure in negotiation has significant effects, situational factors play a major role on its impact.

Productivity growth and technological diffusion through foreign direct investment

Abstract: I. INTRODUCTION The recent surge in cross-border financial flows has generated an intense debate among economists and policymakers on the benefits and costs of the ongoing international financial integration. In principle, financial integration can promote productivity growth by allowing a country to borrow to finance productive domestic investment and increasing access to foreign advanced technologies. However, it can be accompanied with macroeconomic volatility and even financial crises. Fuelling this debate, the empirical evidence on the effects of financial integration on growth has been mixed (Kose et al. 2006). Yet, recent financial crises led policymakers to rethink appropriate policies for growth. It is widely believed that the short-term debt is the most volatile source of foreign capital and can contribute most to instability of financial markets at a time of crisis, whereas foreign direct investment (FDI) is the most stable form of capital inflows. Importantly, FDI has long been regarded to be a major vehicle of technology transfer. More than ever, countries seek to leverage FDI for development. FDI represents the largest share of external capital flows to developing countries (United Nations Conference on Trade and Development 2007). (1) This seems to be driven by the belief that FDI brings positive effects to the economy, such as technology transfer, introduction of new production processes, and advanced management practices. However, it still remains to be an important empirical question whether and how FDI affects productivity growth in countries at various stages of development. In this article, we study total factor productivity (TFP) in relation to technology diffusion through FDI for a couple of important reasons. First, debates over the relative importance between factor accumulation and TFP in raising income per capita took a dramatic turn. Recent studies found that more than half of the cross-country variation in both income per capita and its growth results from differences in TFP and its growth, respectively (Caselli 2005; Easterly and Levine 2001; Hall and Jones 1999; Klenow and Rodriguez-Clare 1997; Parente and Prescott 2001). (2) This finding suggests that, in order to understand the growth of nations, it is important to develop a better understanding of the forces that shape TFP. Technological change is an important determinant of TFP. This was Robert Solow (1957)'s original view as well as the view of many economists in the literature (Helpman 2004). Endogenous growth models provide rigorous theoretical frameworks for understanding the economic forces underlying technological change. The models have focused on two important types of technological change: (1) innovation through research and development (RD Coe, Helpman, and Hoffmaister 1997; Grossman and Helpman 1991; Romer 1990, 1992 among others). Many of the earlier empirical studies focused on the effects on growth of innovation (measured by R&D expenditure or the number of scientists). The evidence on the positive impact on growth of innovation, especially at the microlevel, is substantial (Helpman 2004). The other channel of technological change, technology diffusion, has received relatively less attention in the empirics. In a typical model of technology diffusion, technological change of a less-developed country depends on the extent of adoption and implementation of new technologies that are in use in the advanced countries (technology diffusion). That is, technological change largely consists of assimilating and adapting foreign technology. FDI is an important way to access advanced foreign technology. Beyond adding more capital to a receiving country, FDI can be the conduit to the production technology, cutting edge of R&D, and management expert. International technology diffusion can also take place through import of capital goods embodied with high technology (Eaton and Kortum 2001). …

Crimes Against Humanity: Historical Evolution and Contemporary Application

Abstract: This book traces the evolution of crimes against humanity (CAH) and their application from the end of World War I to the present day, in terms of both historic legal analysis and subject-matter content. The first part of the book addresses general issues pertaining to the categorization of CAH in normative jurisprudential and doctrinal terms. This is followed by an analysis of the specific contents of CAH, describing its historic phases going through international criminal tribunals, mixed model tribunals and the International Criminal Court. The book examines the general parts and defenses of the crime, along with the history and jurisprudence of both international and national prosecutions. For the first time, a list of all countries that have enacted national legislation specifically directed at CAH is collected, along with all of the national prosecutions that have occurred under national legislation up to 2010.

Evidence-Based Psychosocial Interventions for Ethnic Minority Youth: The 10-Year Update.

Abstract: This is the official update on the status of evidence-based psychosocial interventions for ethnic minority youth. Compared to a decade ago, there has been expansion of well-designed intervention st...

Team viability for long-term and ongoing organizational teams

Abstract: Despite the potential contribution of team viability to understanding the effectiveness of organizational teams, construct confusion and inconsistencies between researchers' conceptualizations and operationalizations limit the usefulness of team viability. We sought to clarify team viability as a construct and (re)define it in terms that provide a unique and meaningful contribution to understanding the effectiveness of long-term and ongoing organizational teams. Team viability is defined as a team’s capacity for the sustainability and growth required for success in future performance episodes. We discuss how team viability differs from and relates to constructs such as team satisfaction, team performance, and team cohesion, and outline boundary conditions within which team viability may be relevant and important.