Organizers:

Edward J. Schumacher, Trinity University

Session Chairs:

Edward J. Schumacher, Trinity University

Papers:

"Recess and the Gender Gap"
Angela K. Dills, Clemson University (Contact Author)

"Gender Differentials in Response to Competition"
Joseph Price, Cornell University (Contact Author)

"Nursing Labor Supply and U.S. Healthcare Labor Markets: Evidence From the Past 30 Years"
Edward J. Schumacher, Trinity University (Contact Author)

"The Impact of Employment During School on College Student Academic Performance"
Jeff S. DeSimone, University of South Florida and NBER (Contact Author)

Discussants:

Inas Rashad, Georgia State University and NBER
Dhaval Dave, Bentley College and NBER
Richard B. Smith, University of South Florida - St. Petersburg
Farasat A. S. Bokhari, Florida State University

Organizers:

Jeff S. DeSimone, University of South Florida and NBER

Session Chairs:

Jeff S. DeSimone, University of South Florida and NBER

Papers:

"The Effects of Retirement on Physical and Mental Health Outcomes"
Dhaval Dave, Bentley College and NBER
Inas Rashad, Georgia State University and NBER
Jasmina Spasojevic, Metropolitan College

"The Demand for Psychostimulants: Estimates From a Discrete Choice Model for Differentiated Products"
Farasat A. S. Bokhari, Florida State University (Contact Author)

"The Effect of Health Knowledge and Literacy on Utilization, Service Quality, and Quality of Life in Adult Mental Health Consumers"
Richard B. Smith, University of South Florida - St. Petersburg (Contact Author)

"Overweight Status and Suicidal Behaviors Among Adolescents: Correlation or Causation?"
Dhaval Dave, Bentley College and NBER
Inas Rashad, Georgia State University and NBER

Discussants:

Angela K. Dills, Clemson University
Rey Hernandez, Metropolitan State College of Denver
Jessica Holmes, Middlebury College
Joseph Price, Cornell University

Session Chairs:

Mary Jean Horney, Furman University

Papers:

"Racial Discrimination Among NBA Referees"
Joseph Price, Cornell University (Contact Author)
Justin Wolfers, University of Pennsylvania

"Discrimination and Prejudice in Festival Games With Limited Access"
Mamoru Kaneko, University of Tsukuba
Aniruddha Mitra, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (Contact Author)

"Gender Differences in the Method and Intensity of Employed Job Search"
Jeffrey J. Yankow, Furman University
Mary Jean Horney, Furman University

"Nonconvergence of Ethnic Labor Market Structures: An International Ethnic and Gender Approach"
Anthony Paul Andrews, Governors State University (Contact Author)

Discussants:

Scott D. Drewianka, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Bruce T. Elmslie, University of New Hampshire

Organizers:

Larry D. Singell, Jr., University of Oregon

Session Chairs:

Larry D. Singell, Jr., University of Oregon

Papers:

"Do Computers in Classrooms Promote Learning? Findings From a National Study"
Mark Dynarski, Mathematica Policy Research, Inc. (Contact Author)

"Is It Who You Know or Who You Are? Human Capital vs. Signaling Explanations of the Student-Advisor Match for Economics Ph.D.s"
Michael J. Hilmer, San Diego State University
Christiana E. Hilmer, San Diego State University

"Childhood Behavioral Problems and Educational Attainment"
John Robst, University of South Florida (Contact Author)
Charlie Weinberg, University of Pennsylvania

"Congratulations or Condolences? The Role of Human Capital in the Cultivation of a University Administrator"
Larry D. Singell, Jr., University of Oregon (Contact Author)
Mark Stater, University of Georgia

Discussants:

Sarah M. Simmons, University of Virginia
Rajashri Chakrabarti, Federal Reserve Bank of New York
Mark Stater, University of Georgia
Joseph Price, Cornell University

Session Chairs:

Alexandre Olbrecht, Ramapo College of New Jersey

Papers:

"Coaching Decisions Influence Over Potential Overtime Games in the NFL"
Rosemary Walker, Washburn University (Contact Author)

"The Hot Hand, Skills, and Experience: Evidence From Junior Golf"
Christopher Cotton, Cornell University
Joseph Price, Cornell University (Contact Author)

"Revenge of the Jocks: Do Scholarship Athletes Earn Wage Premiums Subsequent to Graduation?"
Alexandre Olbrecht, Ramapo College of New Jersey (Contact Author)

Discussants:

Huan Ni, Kennesaw State University