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Barrett, The Honors College at Arizona State University proudly showcases the work of undergraduate honors students by sharing this collection exclusively with the ASU community.

Barrett accepts high performing, academically engaged undergraduate students and works with them in collaboration with all of the other academic units at Arizona State University. All Barrett students complete a thesis or creative project which is an opportunity to explore an intellectual interest and produce an original piece of scholarly research. The thesis or creative project is supervised and defended in front of a faculty committee. Students are able to engage with professors who are nationally recognized in their fields and committed to working with honors students. Completing a Barrett thesis or creative project is an opportunity for undergraduate honors students to contribute to the ASU academic community in a meaningful way.

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Capital Allocation in Real Estate Private Equity: An Analysis of the Risk-Return Spectrum and Various Capitalization Structures

Description
Real estate investment strategies—and all investments for that matter—typically follow a Capital Asset Pricing Model (“CAPM”) rule such as financial instruments, where the more risk you take on, the more return you are compensated with. In real estate, the “Core” or “Core-Plus” investments typically take the lowest risk-return slot, while…

Real estate investment strategies—and all investments for that matter—typically follow a Capital Asset Pricing Model (“CAPM”) rule such as financial instruments, where the more risk you take on, the more return you are compensated with. In real estate, the “Core” or “Core-Plus” investments typically take the lowest risk-return slot, while opportunistic developments or distressed investments take the higher end of the risk-return spectrum due to their “riskier” nature. In periods of capital markets volatility and uncertain economic climates, however, the risk-return profile of these investments can become less linear and even slightly flip, offsetting risk-adjusted returns so much to the point where an investment with less risk has a higher risk-adjusted return (or in some cases a higher nominal return) than one with more risk – signifying a dislocation in real estate investing that shrewd capital allocators can exploit. The following analyses takes a widely encapsulated view into current economic events in the real estate / financial industry that would cause this investment strategy dislocation, coupled with a multi-faceted, empirical analyses on actual real estate investments to effectively illustrate how lower risk strategies can offer higher risk-adjusted returns than their higher risk / higher return counterparts.
ContributorsCoyle, Patrick (Author) / Simonson, Mark (Thesis director) / Winson, Kimberly (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor)
Created2024-05

Exploring Housing Policy Through Critical Discourse: A Podcast Analysis

Description
In today's dynamic societal landscape, the critical evaluation of public policies holds paramount importance. This thesis project, undertaken by a Barrett Honors student of Public Policy, endeavors to contribute to this essential discourse by creating a policy critique podcast. The primary objective of this project is to produce two podcast episodes…

In today's dynamic societal landscape, the critical evaluation of public policies holds paramount importance. This thesis project, undertaken by a Barrett Honors student of Public Policy, endeavors to contribute to this essential discourse by creating a policy critique podcast. The primary objective of this project is to produce two podcast episodes that delve into the intricacies of housing policy. Through a meticulous examination, these episodes will dissect the implications of the selected housing policy. By offering a nuanced perspective, the podcast aims to illuminate the complexities inherent in housing policy issues, enriching the understanding of listeners. This thesis project represents a scholarly endeavor to engage in informed discussions about the efficacy and implications of policies, specifically housing policies. Through the medium of podcasting, the project seeks to bridge the gap between academic research and public discourse to foster a deeper understanding of housing policy among a diverse audience. Ultimately, this thesis project aims to contribute to the ongoing dialogue surrounding public policies, particularly in the realm of housing policy, by providing listeners with valuable insights and fostering critical thinking about contemporary policy challenges.
ContributorsCruz, Corinn (Author) / Uebelherr, Joshua (Thesis director) / Gaughan, Monica (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / School of Public Affairs (Contributor)
Created2024-05

cruz_spring_2024_webaddress.pdf

ContributorsCruz, Corinn (Author) / Uebelherr, Joshua (Thesis director) / Gaughan, Monica (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / School of Public Affairs (Contributor)
Created2024-05

cruz_spring_2024.pdf

ContributorsCruz, Corinn (Author) / Uebelherr, Joshua (Thesis director) / Gaughan, Monica (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / School of Public Affairs (Contributor)
Created2024-05

tong_december_2023-lbo-operational-improvements.pdf

ContributorsTong, Ethan (Author) / Simonson, Mark (Thesis director) / Kelly, Robert (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / Department of Finance (Contributor)
Created2023-12

tong_december_2023-lbo-basecase.pdf

ContributorsTong, Ethan (Author) / Simonson, Mark (Thesis director) / Kelly, Robert (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / Department of Finance (Contributor)
Created2023-12

tong_december_2023.pdf

ContributorsTong, Ethan (Author) / Simonson, Mark (Thesis director) / Kelly, Robert (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / Department of Finance (Contributor)
Created2023-12

ob-financials.pdf

ContributorsTong, Ethan (Author) / Simonson, Mark (Thesis director) / Kelly, Robert (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / Department of Finance (Contributor)
Created2023-12

Leveraged Buyout of Outbrain

DescriptionInvestment thesis and recommendation of Outbrain (NYSE: OB), a leading AdTech Company
ContributorsTong, Ethan (Author) / Simonson, Mark (Thesis director) / Kelly, Robert (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / Department of Finance (Contributor)
Created2023-12

The Crystals in All of Us

Description
The Crystals in All of Us is a children's book creative project that is meant to reflect the impact a community has on a child, and vice versa. Made specifically for the special needs students I work with, it is a generalizable lesson. It incorporates various art principles, as well…

The Crystals in All of Us is a children's book creative project that is meant to reflect the impact a community has on a child, and vice versa. Made specifically for the special needs students I work with, it is a generalizable lesson. It incorporates various art principles, as well as child and human development theories, such as Vygotsky's Zone of Proximal Development.
ContributorsRoodettes, Nicolas (Author) / Fonseca-Chavez, Vanessa (Thesis director) / Williams, Wendy (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / Sanford School of Social and Family Dynamics (Contributor) / Division of Teacher Preparation (Contributor)
Created2023-12