This thesis is a literature review looking at prior hedonic analysis and statistical examinations into the relationship between the price of a home and its distance to public transit stops, as well as the relationship between the price of a home and the quality of associated transit stops. The thesis engages with existing literature to provide insight into the price premiums associated with different types of public transit.

This thesis examines hiring and retention challenges in the retail sector. Using a case study format, I interviewed 2 retail firms to determine in what ways they are experiencing these issues and what strategies they use to combat them. I use Lazear & Shaw (2007) and their personnel economic theories about compensation structure, nonmonetary benefits, and sorting to discuss the data I obtained.