Organizers:

John C. Whitehead, Appalachian State University

Session Chairs:

John C. Whitehead, Appalachian State University

Papers:

"License Buyback Auctions: An Experimental Analysis"
Matthew A. Freeman, University of Rhode Island (Contact Author)
Richard Woodward, Texas A&M University

"Evaluating the Role of Variable and Model Selection in Propensity Score Based Weights: An Application to Recreation Site Choice Models"
Paul R. Hindsley, Eckerd College (Contact Author)

"Inter-dependent Resource Economic Theory: Dynamical Bioeconomic Model of Marine Sand and Fisheries"
Tae-goun Kim, Mississippi State University (Contact Author)
Thomas A. Grigalunas, University of Rhode Island
James Opaluch, University of Rhode Island

"Rethinking Fishery Economics"
James R. Kahn, Washington and Lee University (Contact Author)

Discussants:

Peter A. Groothuis, Appalachian State University
D. Matt Massey, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Matthew A. Freeman, University of Rhode Island
James R. Kahn, Washington and Lee University

Organizers:

John Charles Bradbury, Kennesaw State University

Session Chairs:

Peter A. Groothuis, Appalachian State University

Papers:

"Correcting for Survival Effects in Cross Section Wage Equations Using Major League Baseball Data"
Peter A. Groothuis, Appalachian State University (Contact Author)
J. Richard Hill, Central Michigan University

"MoneyRoundBall, How Long Did the L'Difference Live? Market Inefficiency and Competition for International Players in the NBA"
Akira Motomura, Stonehill College (Contact Author)

"Asymmetric Information in Sports Labor Markets: Effects on Player Salaries in Hockey"
Philip K. Porter, University of South Florida (Contact Author)
Brad Kamp, University of South Florida

"Performance Under Pressure: Estimating the Returns to Mental Strength in Professional Basketball"
Christian Deutscher, University of Paderborn
Bernd Frick, University of Paderborn (Contact Author)
Joachim Prinz, University of Paderborn

Discussants:

John Charles Bradbury, Kennesaw State University
Akira Motomura, Stonehill College

Organizers:

John Charles Bradbury, Kennesaw State University

Session Chairs:

Andrew Weinbach, Coastal Carolina University

Papers:

"Bettor Biases and Price Setting by Sportsbooks in the NFL: Further Evidence of the Levitt Model of Sportsbook Behavior"
Rodney Paul, Saint Bonaventure University (Contact Author)
Andrew Weinbach, Coastal Carolina University

"Time on Camera: Does Current Performance, Past Performance, or Family Status Matter?"
Peter A. Groothuis, Appalachian State University (Contact Author)
Jana Groothuis, Appalachian State University
Kurt W. Rotthoff, Seton Hall University

"Determinants of Division I Attendance at Non-BCS Football Programs"
Rodney Paul, Saint Bonaventure University
Andrew Weinbach, Coastal Carolina University (Contact Author)

"Sabotage in Tournaments with Heterogeneous Contestants"
Christian Deutscher, University of Paderborn
Bernd Frick, University of Paderborn (Contact Author)
Oliver Gürtler, Universität Bonn
Joachim Prinz, University of Paderborn

Discussants:

Andrew Weinbach, Coastal Carolina University
Bernd Frick, University of Paderborn

Organizers:

John Charles Bradbury, Kennesaw State University

Session Chairs:

Bruce K. Johnson, Centre College

Papers:

"Hotel Tax Collections and a Local Mega-Event"
Dennis C. Coates, University of Maryland, Baltimore County (Contact Author)

"Willingness to Pay for Downtown National Hockey League Arenas"
Bruce K. Johnson, Centre College (Contact Author)
John C. Whitehead, Appalachian State University
Dan Mason, University of Alberta
Gordon Walker, University of Alberta

"The Effects of Ticket Prices, Arena Amenities and Capacity on the Latent Demand for Hockey Games"
John C. Whitehead, Appalachian State University (Contact Author)
Bruce K. Johnson, Centre College
Dan Mason, University of Alberta
Gordon Walker, University of Alberta

Discussants:

Philip K. Porter, University of South Florida
Peter A. Groothuis, Appalachian State University