Browsing Theses by Subject "elasticity"
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Scalable and Highly Available Database Systems in the Cloud
(University of Waterloo, 2013-01-10)Cloud computing allows users to tap into a massive pool of shared computing resources such as servers, storage, and network. These resources are provided as a service to the users allowing them to “plug into the cloud” ... -
Three Essays in Labour Economics and Public Finance
(University of Waterloo, 2016-04-27)This three-chapter thesis evaluates the potential for two major government policy levers to influence income inequality in Canada: the tax and transfer system, and the labour relations framework. The first two chapters are ... -
Understanding Factors Associated With Commuter Rail Ridership - A Demand Elasticity Study of the GO Transit Rail Network
(University of Waterloo, 2021-05-05)Mode share in major North American cities is currently dominated by private automobile use. Planners have theorized that transitioning commuter rail systems to regional rail networks is a viable method to increase ridership ...