Organizers:

Christopher J. Coyne, West Virginia University

Session Chairs:

Christopher J. Coyne, West Virginia University

Papers:

"Economic Development in Dubai: An Institutional Analysis"
Andrew Neumann, West Virginia University

"The Historical Evolution of the American Stock Exchange: From Self-Enforcement to Government Regulation"
Nicholas Curott, George Mason University (Contact Author)

"German Purity Laws for Beer: Special Interest Legislation in Disguise"
Diana Weinert, George Mason University (Contact Author)

"Culture Eroded or Enriched: The Impact of Trade Openness on Culture"
Christopher J. Coyne, West Virginia University
Claudia R. Williamson, Appalachian State University (Contact Author)

Discussants:

Robert F. Mulligan, Western Carolina University
Gene Callahan, Cardiff University

Organizers:

Emily Chamlee-Wright, Beloit College

Session Chairs:

Daniel Sutter, The University of Texas-Pan American

Papers:

"Arrogance at Work: From Academic Failure to Business Failure and Rent Seeking"
Robert L. Bradley, Jr., Institute for Energy Research (Contact Author)

"Does the Lack of a Profit Motive Affect Hiring in Academe? Evidence from the Market for Lawyers"
Rex J. Pjesky, West Texas A&M University
Daniel Sutter, The University of Texas-Pan American (Contact Author)

"The Political Economy of Road Supply and Pricing"
Adrian Moore, Reason Foundation (Contact Author)

Discussants:

Randall G. Holcombe, Florida State University
Nicholas Curott, George Mason University