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Princeton Community
September 15, 2022
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Richard De Thorpe and Jing Wu, Princeton University
"Price Elasticity of Road Demand - Evidence from the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey" - Richard De Thorpe
Abstract
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey manages two tunnels and four bridges connecting New York City and New Jersey. The agency sets tolls at all six crossings identically based on vehicle type, time of day, and form of payment. The agency also implements its irregular toll increases equally and at the same time for all crossings. I examine monthly traffic levels before and after toll increases in an event study framework. Using these, I can calculate the elasticity of demand, broken down by crossing and vehicle type. Preliminary results show a precisely estimated $0$ effect of toll hikes on usage. In a later extension, I will examine whether this affects traffic congestion by pushing people toward alternative crossings or public transit alternatives.
"Local Economy and Historic Incarceration" - Jing Wu
Richard De Thorpe and Jing Wu, Princeton University
Graduate Labor Workshop
Princeton Community
May 5, 2022
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
“Effect of Emigration on the Sending Country: Evidence from Filipino Foreign Domestic Workers”
This workshop will be in "small" format, with invited guest only.
Rachel Fung will be presenting in person. Viewers may also attend via Zoom.
Rachel Fung, Princeton University
Graduate Labor Workshop
