Organizers:

Michael T. French, University of Miami

Session Chairs:

Michael T. French, University of Miami

Papers:

"Using Willingness to pay to Evaluate Hospital Mergers: Results from 16 Mergers"
Cory Capps, U.S. Department of Justice
David Dranove, Northwestern University
Richard C. Lindrooth, Medical University of South Carolina (Contact Author)

"The Impact of DCA on the Use and Effectiveness of Statin Drugs"
W. David Bradford, Medical University of South Carolina (Contact Author)
Andrew N. Kliet, Pennsylvania State University

"Drinkers and Bettors: Investigating the Complimentarity of Alcohol consumption and Problem Gambling"
Johanna Catherine Maclean, University of Miami (Contact Author)
Edward C. Norton, University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
Michael T. French, University of Miami

Discussants:

Michael T. French, University of Miami
Gary M. Fournier, Florida State University
Judy A. Shinogle, University of Maryland

Organizers:

Cyril F. Chang, University of Memphis

Session Chairs:

Cyril F. Chang, University of Memphis

Papers:

"Effects of a Distance-Based Obstetrical Management Program on Patterns of Care for High Risk Pregnancies"
Glen P. Mays, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Curtis Lowery, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Judith McGhee, Arkansas Department of Health and Human Services
Helen H. Kay, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
E. Albert Reece, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

"The Diffusion of a Medical Innovation: Is Success in the Stars?"
Gary M. Fournier, Florida State University (Contact Author)
Mary A. Burke, Federal Reserve Bank of Boston
Kislaya Prasad, Florida State University

"Insurance Matters: Prevalence and Costs of Potentially Preventable Hospitalizations in Tennessee by Insurance Type"
Cyril F. Chang, University of Memphis (Contact Author)

"Tennessee Health Care in Black and White: Difference in Cost of Care"
Rebecca A Pope, University of Memphis (Contact Author)
Cyril F. Chang, University of Memphis

Discussants:

Gary M. Fournier, Florida State University
Cyril F. Chang, University of Memphis
Glen P. Mays, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Luciana Echazu, University of Memphis

Organizers:

Gary M. Fournier, Florida State University

Session Chairs:

Gary M. Fournier, Florida State University

Papers:

"Wage Determination in the U.S. Airline Industry: The Role of Unions and Product Market Competition"
Barry Hirsch, E.M. Stevens Distinguished Professor, Trinity University (Contact Author)

"The Impact of Low Cost Carriers on Airfares: Insights From a Spatial Econometrics Approach"
Bogdan Daraban, Florida State University
Gary M. Fournier, Florida State University

"The Role of Regional Airlines in the U.S. Airline Industry"
Silke Januszewski Forbes, University Of California - San Diego
Mara Lederman, University of Toronto

"Frequent Flier Program Partnerships, Substitutability, and Airlines' Profit"
Volodymyr Bilotkach, University of California - Irvine (Contact Author)

Discussants:

Nicholas G. Rupp, East Carolina University
Bogdan Daraban, Florida State University
Yunwei Gai, Florida State University
Christopher R. Bollinger, University of Kentucky

Organizers:

Frank A. Scott, University of Kentucky

Session Chairs:

Frank A. Scott, University of Kentucky

Papers:

"Mental Health and the Labor Market"
Attila Cseh, Valdosta State University (Contact Author)

"Body Mass and Labor Market Outcomes"
Rachel Lange, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (Contact Author)

"The Economic Impact of 100% Smoking Bans"
Ryan Todd Phelps, ABD, University of Kentucky (Contact Author)

"Entry and Competition of Special Services in Local Hospital Markets"
Wenbin Zang, University of Kentucky (Contact Author)

Discussants:

Kasey Buckles, University of Notre Dame
Gary M. Fournier, Florida State University
John C. Whitehead, Appalachian State University