scholarly journals An Experimental Analysis of the Effects of Imperfect Compliance on Technology Adoption

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lidia Vidal-Meliá ◽  
Carmen Arguedas ◽  
Eva Camacho-Cuena ◽  
José Luis Zofío
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Investigation ◽  
Technology Adoption ◽  
Tax Evasion ◽  
Experimental Analysis ◽  
Emission Control ◽  
Tradable Permits ◽  
Emission Taxes ◽  
Theoretical Predictions

AbstractWe present the results of an experimental investigation on incentives to adopt cleaner abatement technologies in the presence of imperfect compliance. We consider two emission control instruments—emission taxes and tradable permits—as well as different combinations of the inspection probability and fine for non-compliance, which can result in full or weak enforcement scenarios. We review and qualify existing theoretical predictions in several ways and find the main result is that allowing for weak enforcement causes tax evasion, reductions in permit prices and lower adoption rates of cleaner abatement technologies. As a result, there are increases in aggregate emissions. Finally, treatments with tradable permits under weak enforcement encounter insufficient trading.

An Experimental Investigation of Auditors' Liability: Implications for Social Welfare and Exploration of Deviations from Theoretical Predictions

2000 ◽  
Vol 75 (4) ◽  
pp. 429-451 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ronald R. King ◽  
Rachel Schwartz
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Investigation ◽  
Social Welfare ◽  
Strict Liability ◽  
Liability Rule ◽  
Optimal Response ◽  
Legal Regimes ◽  
Theoretical Predictions ◽  
Best Responses

This paper reports the results of an experiment designed to investigate how legal regimes affect social welfare. We investigate four legal regimes, each consisting of a liability rule (strict or negligence) and a damage measure (out-of-pocket or independent-of-investment). The results of the experiment are for the most part consistent with the qualitative predictions of Schwartz's (1997) model; however, subjects' actual choices deviate from the point predictions of the model. We explore whether these deviations arise because: (1) subjects form faulty anticipations of their counterparts' actions and/or (2) subjects do not choose the optimal responses given their anticipations. We find that subjects behave differently under the four regimes in terms of anticipation errors and departures from best responses. For example, subjects playing the role of auditors anticipate investments most accurately under the regime with strict liability combined with out-of-pocket damages, but are least likely to choose the optimal response given their anticipations. This finding implies that noneconomic factors likely play a role in determining subjects' choices.

Experimental Investigation of Isolated and Simultaneous Internal Resonances in Suspended Cables

1995 ◽  
Vol 117 (4) ◽  
pp. 385-391 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. L. Lee ◽  
N. C. Perkins
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Investigation ◽  
Large Amplitude ◽  
Resonant Response ◽  
Modal Interactions ◽  
Internal Resonances ◽  
Theoretical Predictions ◽  
Suspended Cables ◽  
Elastic Cables

The near resonant response of suspended elastic cables driven by harmonic, planar excitation is investigated experimentally. Measurements of large amplitude cable motions confirm previous theoretical predictions of fundamental classes of internally-resonant responses. For particular magnitudes of equilibrium curvature, strong modal interactions arise through isolated (two-mode) or simultaneous (three-mode) internal resonances. Four qualitatively different periodic responses are observed: (1) pure planar response, (2) 2:1 internally resonant nonplanar response, (3) 1:1 internally resonant nonplanar response, and (4) simultaneous, 2:2:1 internally resonant nonplanar response. Quasiperiodic responses are also observed.

scholarly journals Experimental analysis and theoretical predictions of the limit strains of a hot-dip galvanized interstitial-free steel sheet

2013 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 351-366 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Carolina dos Santos Freitas ◽  
Luciano Pessanha Moreira ◽  
Renata Garcez Velloso
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Analysis ◽  
Steel Sheet ◽  
Interstitial Free ◽  
Interstitial Free Steel ◽  
Theoretical Predictions

scholarly journals An Experimental Investigation of Internal Tide Generation by Two-Dimensional Topography

2008 ◽  
Vol 38 (1) ◽  
pp. 235-242 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas Peacock ◽  
Paula Echeverri ◽  
Neil J. Balmforth
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Investigation ◽  
Wave Field ◽  
Internal Tide ◽  
Two Dimensional ◽  
Knife Edge ◽  
Wave Fields ◽  
Schlieren Technique ◽  
Conversion Rates ◽  
Theoretical Predictions ◽  
Secondary Instabilities

Abstract Experimental results of internal tide generation by two-dimensional topography are presented. The synthetic Schlieren technique is used to study the wave fields generated by a Gaussian bump and a knife edge. The data compare well to theoretical predictions, supporting the use of these models to predict tidal conversion rates. In the experiments, viscosity plays an important role in smoothing the wave fields, which heals the singularities that can appear in inviscid theory and suppresses secondary instabilities of the experimental wave field.

Modeling and Experimental Analysis of Acoustic Emission from Metal Cutting

1989 ◽  
Vol 111 (3) ◽  
pp. 229-237 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Teti ◽  
D. Dornfeld
Keyword(s):  
Acoustic Emission ◽  
Experimental Analysis ◽  
Metal Cutting ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Cutting Conditions ◽  
Tool Geometry ◽  
Simple Manner ◽  
Work Material ◽  
Theoretical Predictions

Testing parameters characterizing acoustic emission (AE) detected during metal cutting may be theoretically correlated, in a simple manner, to work material properites, cutting conditions, and tool geometry. Experimental results, obtained during turning by different researchers using different AE techniques, are presented and critically assessed with reference to their reciprocal agreement as well as their agreement with theoretical predictions. A review of current methods for AE analysis is also presented and the correlations between different AE parameters and energy and power of the detected signals are reported.

A Theoretical and Experimental Investigation of the Dynamic Response of a Slider-Crank Mechanism With Radial Clearance in the Gudgeon-Pin Joint

1990 ◽  
Vol 112 (2) ◽  
pp. 183-189 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. Soong ◽  
B. S. Thompson
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Investigation ◽  
Dynamic Response ◽  
Dynamical Behavior ◽  
Kinematic Chain ◽  
Analytical Investigation ◽  
Rigid Bodies ◽  
Radial Clearance ◽  
Revolute Joints ◽  
Theoretical Predictions ◽  
Crank Mechanism

A comprehensive analytical investigation of the dynamic response of a general planar kinematic chain comprising an assemblage of articulating interconnected rigid-bodies with bearing clearances in the revolute joints is presented. The equations governing the dynamical behavior of this general mechanical system are established by incorporating a four-mode model of the phenomenological behavior of the principal elements of each revolute joint into the generalized form of Lagrange’s equations. The proposed methodology is then employed to predict the dynamic behavior of a planar slider-crank mechanism with radial clearance in the gudgeon-pin joint prior to comparing these theoretical predictions with the corresponding response-data from a complementary experimental investigation.

Hydrodynamic Lubrication in Axisymmetric Stretch Forming—Part 2: Experimental Investigation

1991 ◽  
Vol 113 (4) ◽  
pp. 667-674 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. G. Hector ◽  
W. R. D. Wilson
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Investigation ◽  
Film Thickness ◽  
Hydrodynamic Lubrication ◽  
Lubricant Film ◽  
Lubricant Film Thickness ◽  
Stretch Forming ◽  
Workpiece Material ◽  
Contour Map ◽  
Theoretical Predictions ◽  
Interference Studies

In order to test the validity of the theoretical model discussed in Part 1, an experimental technique, employing optical interferometry, has been developed to measure lubricant film thickness during axisymmetric stretch forming. Specially fabricated, transparent punches are used for both double and multiple beam interference studies. The choice of workpiece material, lubricant, and forming speed ensures that the punch/sheet conjunction will be hydrodynamically lubricated during most of the process. Interference patterns, due to the variable film of lubricant separating the punch and sheet surfaces, are formed as the sheet wraps around the punch. These patterns provide a contour map of the lubricant film thickness along the punch/sheet conjunction. The measured film thickness, as taken from an interpretation of the patterns, is compared with the theoretical predictions of Part 1.

scholarly journals Alternative Use of Achi, UKPO, and OFOR as Substitute to Standard Viscosifier

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
George Boyi ◽  
Godswill Amadi
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Investigation ◽  
Specific Gravity ◽  
Foreign Exchange ◽  
Experimental Analysis ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Drilling Fluid ◽  
Gel Strength ◽  
Cost Cutting ◽  
Materials Used ◽  
Local Materials

In Nigeria, drilling companies import a bulk of drilling fluid materials that they use to carry out their respective operations. This has been a major concern to oil and gas industries since these drilling fluid materials cannot be recycled, are highly expensive in terms of foreign exchange, are not environmentally friendly, not very effective, and non-biodegradable. This work presents an experimental investigation into the reliability of the use of local materials as a substitute to conventional viscosifiers. Local materials used in the analysis are Mucuna solannie (Ukpo), Brachystegia eurycoma (Achi), and Detarium microcarpium (Ofo). The results obtained from the experimental analysis show that they compared closely to the standard viscosifer formulated with Pac-R. The results showed that the density, specific gravity, pH, yield stress, Gel strength, Plastic Viscosity, and yield point of mud formulated from local materials compared favorably with that of the imported viscosifer. It was observed that an increase in concentration produced a better result. Hence, they could replace the Pac-R considering cost, cutting carrying ability, etc.

Asynchronous Instability of a Rotating Centrifuge Partially Filled With Fluid

1985 ◽  
Vol 52 (4) ◽  
pp. 777-782 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. A. Cheng ◽  
A. S. Berman ◽  
T. S. Lundgren
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Investigation ◽  
Reynolds Number ◽  
Support System ◽  
Linear Analysis ◽  
Elastic Support ◽  
Mass Ratio ◽  
Stability Boundaries ◽  
Fill Ratio ◽  
Theoretical Predictions ◽  
The Stability

An experimental investigation of the asynchronous whirl motion of a partially filled rotating centrifuge on an elastic support system has been performed. Whirl runout amplitudes are measured and the data are used to deduce the stability boundaries of the asynchronous whirl. The effects of various parameters on the stability boundaries are studied systematically. These parameters are the fill ratio, mass ratio, Reynolds number, and the damping of the elastic support system. The experimental results are compared with theoretical predictions based on a linear analysis. Free surface shapes are compared with results of nonlinear analysis.

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