Organizers:

John P. Gilbert, Utah State University
Edward Tower, Duke University

Session Chairs:

John P. Gilbert, Utah State University

Papers:

"Some Suggestions for the Study of International Organizations"
Tom Willett, Claremont Graduate University (Contact Author)

"The Political Economy of Budget Deficits"
Lori Leachman, Duke University (Contact Author)

"Why Do U.S. Representatives Vote Against Legalizing Medical Marijuana: Influence or Ideology?"
Omer Gokcekus, Seton Hall University
Matthew Tolnick, University of California - Los Angeles
Edward Tower, Duke University (Contact Author)

"Monopolistic Competition and North-South Trade"
Reza Oladi, Utah State University (Contact Author)
John P. Gilbert, Utah State University

"Agricultural Contributions and the Political Economy of Permanent Normal Trade Relations With China"
Hengrui Qu, Utah State University
John P. Gilbert, Utah State University (Contact Author)

"Political Power: How Interest Groups Bought the 2005 Energy Bill"
Guy Mitchell McCumber, Duke University (Contact Author)

Discussants:

John P. Gilbert, Utah State University
William Kaempfer, University of Colorado - Boulder
Lori Leachman, Duke University
Guy Mitchell McCumber, Duke University
Reza Oladi, Utah State University
Edward Tower, Duke University
Tom Willett, Claremont Graduate University