Session Chairs:

Lisa Dickson, Xavier University

Papers:

"Affirmative Action in College Admission Decisions and the Distribution of Human Capital"
David Welsch, Idaho State University (Contact Author)

"The Returns on Higher Education: Gender Evidence"
Scott L. Tori, Valdosta State University (Contact Author)
Cynthia Royal Tori, Valdosta State University

"Welfare (to School?) to Work: How Welfare Reform Affects Collegiate Attainment"
Sarah M. Simmons, University of Virginia (Contact Author)

"A Closer Look at Early Admissions: Is There an Equity-Efficiency Trade-Off?"
Rajashri Chakrabarti, Harvard University
Joydeep Roy, Economic Policy Institute (Contact Author)

"Labor Choice Decisions by College Students: An Analysis of the Impact of Merit Aid Programs"
L. Wayne Plumly, Valdosta State University (Contact Author)
Ralph C. Allen, Valdosta State University
Jack H. Stone, Spelman College
Nicholas G. Rupp, East Carolina State University

Discussants:

John Kane, State University of New York - Oswego
James H. Ullmer, Western Carolina University
Michelle Vachris, Christopher Newport University

Session Chairs:

Sarah M. Simmons, University of Virginia

Papers:

"The Importance of State-Level Analysis of Educational Production Functions"
Stephanie M. Brewer, Indiana University of Pennsylvania (Contact Author)
Zoe K. Thorkildsen, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Rebecca J. Uecker, Indiana University of Pennsylvania

"Reading, Math, Social Studies: Who Loses? Who Gains? A Study of the Consequences of NCLB"
Rajashri Chakrabarti, Harvard University (Contact Author)

"School Resources and Test Scores: A Mother-Natural Experiment"
Dave E. Marcotte, University of Maryland, Baltimore County (Contact Author)

Discussants:

Lisa Dickson, Xavier University
Jason Fletcher, University of Wisconsin - Madison
Scott L. Tori, Valdosta State University
Li Feng, Florida State University

Session Chairs:

Eric R. Dodge, Hanover College

Papers:

"Here Today, Gone Tomorrow: Causes and Consequences of New Teacher Attrition"
Li Feng, Florida State University (Contact Author)

"Do Vouchers Lead to Sorting Even Under Random Private School Selection? Evidence From Milwaukee Voucher Program"
Rajashri Chakrabarti, Harvard University (Contact Author)

"Neighborhood Effects of Crime on School Outcomes: Evidence From Atlanta"
Mary G. McGarvey, University of Nebraska - Lincoln
William J. Smith, Georgia State University
Mary Beth Walker, Georgia State University (Contact Author)

"Cost Savings From Pupil Migration to Private Schools"
Alex Grecu, Clemson University (Contact Author)
Cotton M. Lindsay, Clemson University

"Do Public School Facing Vouchers Behave Strategically? Evidence From Florida"
Rajashri Chakrabarti, Harvard University (Contact Author)

Discussants:

Tin-Chun Lin, Indiana University - Northwest
Dave E. Marcotte, University of Maryland, Baltimore County