2009 Sessions for the Association of Environmental and Resource Economics

Session 20A Stated Preference Methods
Session 20B Fish and Forests
Session 20C Coastal Management
Session 20D Waste and Waste Cleanup
Session 20F Climate Change Issues
Session 20G Agriculture and Land Use
Session 20H Regulatory Mechanism Design
Session 20J Environmental Enforcement and Compliance
Session 20K International and Ethical Issues

 
Saturday
8:00 - 9:45 a.m.
AERE
Session 20A
Stated Preference Methods

Organizers:

John C. Whitehead, Appalachian State University

Session Chairs:

Glenn C. Blomquist, University of Kentucky

Papers:

"Estimating Consumer Preferences for Electric Vehicles Using a Choice Menu Design"
George R. Parsons, University of Delaware (Contact Author)
Michael K. Hidrue, University of Delaware

"Estimating the Social Value of Higher Education: Willingness to Pay for Community and Technical Colleges"
Glenn C. Blomquist, University of Kentucky (Contact Author)
Paul A. Coomes, University of Louisville
Christopher Jepsen, University of Kentucky
Brandon C. Koford, Valdosta State University
Kenneth R. Troske, University of Kentucky

"Strategic Voting and Consequentiality in Choice Experiments"
Maurice Doyon, Laval University
Daniel Rondeau, University of Victoria
Frederic Roy-Vigneault, Laval University
Christian A. Vossler, The University of Tennessee (Contact Author)

"Willingness to Pay to Maintain Water Utility Infrastructure"
Jennifer A. Thacher, University of New Mexico (Contact Author)
Jason Hansen, University of New Mexico
Megan Marsee, University of New Mexico
Heidi Pitts, University of New Mexico
Janie M. Chermak, University of New Mexico

Discussants:

Jennifer A. Thacher, University of New Mexico
Christian A. Vossler, The University of Tennessee
Christopher F. Dumas, University of North Carolina Wilmington
Glenn C. Blomquist, University of Kentucky

 

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Saturday
10:00 - 11:45 a.m.
AERE
Session 20B
Fish and Forests

Organizers:

John C. Whitehead, Appalachian State University

Session Chairs:

Lynne Lewis, Bates College

Papers:

"Experiments in the Lobbying Activity of Fishers with Heterogeneous Preferences"
Matthew A. Freeman, Louisiana State University (Contact Author)
Christopher M. Anderson, University of Rhode Island

"Labor Supply of Fishermen: An Empirical Analysis"
Tess Stafford, The University of Texas (Contact Author)

"Angler Heterogeneity and Species-Specific Demand for Marine Recreational Fishing"
Timothy C. Haab, The Ohio State University
Robert L. Hicks, The College of William & Mary
Kurt E. Schnier, University of Rhode Island
John C. Whitehead, Appalachian State University (Contact Author)

Discussants:

Lynne Lewis, Bates College
John C. Whitehead, Appalachian State University
George R. Parsons, University of Delaware

 

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Saturday
1:00 - 2:45 p.m.
AERE
Session 20C
Coastal Management

Organizers:

John C. Whitehead, Appalachian State University

Session Chairs:

George R. Parsons, University of Delaware

Papers:

"The Impacts of Fuel Prices on Beach Recreation and Sport Fishing—Do Our Models Work?"
Christopher F. Dumas, University of North Carolina Wilmington (Contact Author)
John C. Whitehead, Appalachian State University
Okmyung Bin, East Carolina University
Craig E. Landry, East Carolina University

"Disentangling Access and View Amenities in Access-restricted Coastal Residential Communities"
Ash Morgan, Appalachian State University (Contact Author)
Stuart Hamilton, The College of William & Mary

"Weathering the Storm: Measuring Individuals Willingness-to-Pay to Protect New Orleans Post-Katrina"
Craig E. Landry, East Carolina University
Paul R. Hindsley, Eckerd College (Contact Author)
Okmyung Bin, East Carolina University
Jamie Brown Kruse, East Carolina University
John C. Whitehead, Appalachian State University
Kenneth Wilson, East Carolina University

Discussants:

Paul R. Hindsley, Eckerd College
Matthew A. Freeman, Louisiana State University
Ash Morgan, Appalachian State University

 

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Saturday
3:00 - 4:45 p.m.
AERE
Session 20D
Waste and Waste Cleanup

Organizers:

Sarah L. Stafford, The College of William & Mary

Session Chairs:

Christopher Azevedo, University of Central Missouri

Papers:

"Partial Sampling and Bootstrap: An Alternative to Benefits Transfer"
Christopher Azevedo, University of Central Missouri (Contact Author)
John R. Crooker, University of Central Missouri
Catherine M. Chambers, University of Central Missouri

"Solid Waste Management and Pay-as-you-throw Policy in NH: Spatial Analysis "
Aliya Sassi, University of New Hampshire (Contact Author)
John Halstead, University of New Hampshire
Ju-chin Huang, University of New Hampshire

"Voluntary Cleanup Program Determinants and Threshold Effects on Property Values: The Case of Dallas"
Sarah Scott Thomas, The University of Texas at Dallas (Contact Author)
Judy Mays, The University of Texas at Dallas

"Does a Rebound Effect Exist in Solid Waste Management? Panel Data Analysis of Unit-Based Pricing "
Takehiro Usui, Soka University (Contact Author)

Discussants:

Christopher F. Dumas, University of North Carolina Wilmington
Christopher Azevedo, University of Central Missouri
Paul Chambers, University of Central Missouri
Lirong Liu, Sam Houston State University

 

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Sunday
8:00 - 9:45 a.m.
AERE
Session 20F
Climate Change Issues

Organizers:

Sarah L. Stafford, The College of William & Mary

Session Chairs:

Christopher F. Dumas, University of North Carolina Wilmington

Papers:

"Using Financial Market Instruments to Mitigate Climate Change Costs Along the Coasts: Challenges and Opportunities for Local Governments"
Christopher F. Dumas, University of North Carolina Wilmington (Contact Author)
Robert T. Burrus, Jr., University of North Carolina Wilmington
J. E. Graham, University of North Carolina Wilmington
Navine Richie, University of North Carolina Wilmington

"Small Hydropower’s Potential in the Fight Against Global Warming: A Benefit-Cost Analysis "
Lea Kosnik, University of Missouri - St. Louis (Contact Author)

"The Role of the Clean Development Mechanism in a Post Kyoto Climate Agreement: Effective Participation by China and India"
Ian Partridge, The University of Texas at Austin (Contact Author)
Shama Gamkhar, The University of Texas at Austin

Discussants:

Ian Partridge, The University of Texas at Austin
Lea Kosnik, University of Missouri - St. Louis
Kristine M. Grimsrud, University of New Mexico
Robert T. Burrus, Jr., University of North Carolina Wilmington

 

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Sunday
10:00 - 11:45 a.m.
AERE
Session 20G
Agriculture and Land Use

Organizers:

John C. Whitehead, Appalachian State University

Session Chairs:

John C. Whitehead, Appalachian State University

Papers:

"Harvesting Corn Stover and Crop Residue Management: The Impact of Conflicting Economic Incentives"
Lyubov Kurkalova, North Carolina A&T State University (Contact Author)
Silvia Secchi, Southern Illinois University
Philip W. Gassman, Iowa State University

"Does 'Down-zoning' Impact Rural Land Values? A Propensity Score Matching Approach"
Lori Lynch, University of Maryland
Xiangping Liu, North Carolina State University (Contact Author)

"Payments for the Ecosystem Services in Tropical Forests Analysis of Competing Land Use Values Within Thin Markets"
Jill L. Caviglia-Harris, Salisbury University (Contact Author)
Erin Sills, North Carolina State University

"Estimating Bid Inflation in Procurement of Environmental Services"
Will Holmes, Georgia State University (Contact Author)

Discussants:

Xiangping Liu, North Carolina State University
Will Holmes, Georgia State University
Lyubov Kurkalova, North Carolina A&T State University
Jill L. Caviglia-Harris, Salisbury University

 

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Sunday
2:00 - 3:45 p.m.
AERE
Session 20H
Regulatory Mechanism Design

Organizers:

Sarah L. Stafford, The College of William & Mary

Session Chairs:

Evangelina Dardati, The University of Texas at Austin

Papers:

"Firms Dynamics and the Design of a Pollution Permit System"
Evangelina Dardati, The University of Texas at Austin (Contact Author)

"Regulation of Nitrogen Fertilizers and the Demand for Nutrient Load Permits to the Baltic Sea"
Dennis Collentine, University of Gavle (Contact Author)
Holger Johnsson, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences

"Cars, Air Pollution and Low Emission Zones in Europe"
Lisa Perry, University of Washington (Contact Author)
Hendrik Wolff, University of Washington

"Analyzing Transaction Costs in Designing Payments for Environmental Services in Asia"
Florence Ivy Mamburam Santos, The University of Georgia (Contact Author)

Discussants:

Lisa Perry, University of Washington
Aliya Sassi, University of New Hampshire
Sarah Scott Thomas, The University of Texas at Dallas
Meryem Tekin, The University of Texas at Austin

 

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Monday
8:00 - 9:45 a.m.
AERE
Session 20J
Environmental Enforcement and Compliance

Organizers:

Sarah L. Stafford, The College of William & Mary

Session Chairs:

Sarah L. Stafford, The College of William & Mary

Papers:

"Comparing Compliance Assistance to Traditional Enforcement: Which is Better for the Environment?"
Sarah L. Stafford, The College of William & Mary (Contact Author)

"Environmental Compliance Under Targeted Enforcement with Limited Inspection Capacity"
Scott Gilpatric, The University of Tennessee (Contact Author)
Lirong Liu, Sam Houston State University
Mike McKee, Appalachian State University
Christian A. Vossler, The University of Tennessee

"Anti-SLAPP Legislation and Citizen Enforcement: Measuring the 'Chill' of Strategic Lawsuits"
Catherine S. Norman, Johns Hopkins University (Contact Author)
Bevin Ashenmiller, Occidental College

Discussants:

Scott Gilpatric, The University of Tennessee
Catherine S. Norman, Johns Hopkins University
Sarah L. Stafford, The College of William & Mary

 

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Monday
10:00 - 11:45 a.m.
AERE
Session 20K
International and Ethical Issues

Organizers:

Sarah L. Stafford, The College of William & Mary

Session Chairs:

John R. Crooker, University of Central Missouri

Papers:

"The Sensitivity of Environmental Contributions to Religiosity Characteristics"
John R. Crooker, University of Central Missouri (Contact Author)
Paul Chambers, University of Central Missouri

"The Environmental Effect of Foreign Firms on Host Countries"
Evangelina Dardati, The University of Texas at Austin (Contact Author)
Meryem Tekin, The University of Texas at Austin

"Empirical Taxonomy of Environmental Ethical Archetypes"
Kristine M. Grimsrud, University of New Mexico (Contact Author)
Philip Wandschneider, Washington State University

"Environmental Aid, Stochastic Emissions and Rational Learning"
Paul Chambers, University of Central Missouri (Contact Author)
John R. Crooker, University of Central Missouri

Discussants:

Evangelina Dardati, The University of Texas at Austin
Takehiro Usui, Soka University
John R. Crooker, University of Central Missouri
Paul Chambers, University of Central Missouri

 

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