Session Chairs:

Alberto Davila, The University of Texas-Pan American

Papers:

"The Status of Economics Literacy Among Hispanic High School Students"
Benjamin Matta, New Mexico State University (Contact Author)
Robert Sacnof, FERC
Luis Saenz, New Mexico State University

"Student Achievement of Limited English Proficient Students in Texas Under TAKS Assessments"
Noelia R Paez, Texas A&M University (Contact Author)
Timothy J. Gronberg, Texas A&M University
Dennis W. Jansen, Texas A&M University

"Why Don't Hispanics Earn More Doctorates?"
Sue K. Stockly, Eastern New Mexico University (Contact Author)
Daniel Gifondorwa, Eastern New Mexico University

"Baccalaureate College Origins of Hispanic Doctorate Recipients"
Omari H. Swinton, Howard University (Contact Author)
William A. Darity, Jr., Duke University
Rhonda Vonshay Sharpe, University of Vermont

Discussants:

Marie T. Mora, The University of Texas-Pan American
Alberto Davila, The University of Texas-Pan American
Sandra Trejos, Clarion University of Pennsylvania

Session Chairs:

Sandra Trejos, Clarion University of Pennsylvania

Papers:

"Rising Wages in the US and Their Influence on Growth"
Mariano Alierta, Annuorum SL (Contact Author)

"Income Inequality and Economic Growth: An Overlapping Approach"
Sandra Trejos, Clarion University of Pennsylvania (Contact Author)

"Testing for Convergence in Income Levels in OECD Countries Using Nominal and Real PPP Incomes"
Jan Bentzen, University of Aarhus (Contact Author)

"Prerequisites for Prosperity: An Examination of the Relationships Among Economic Growth, Economic and Political Freedom, and Societal Values"
Michelle A. Vachris, Christopher Newport University (Contact Author)

Discussants:

Michiko Y Hayhurst, Texas Woman's University
Mariano Alierta, Annuorum SL
Michelle A. Vachris, Christopher Newport University
Jan Bentzen, University of Aarhus