Organizers:

Jeffrey S. DeSimone, The University of Texas at Arlington

Session Chairs:

Jeffrey S. DeSimone, The University of Texas at Arlington

Papers:

"Do High School Study Habits and Parental Supervision Affect College Attendance and Performance?"
Charlene M. Kalenkoski, Ohio University (Contact Author)
Sabrina Wulff Pabilonia, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

"Does Stuttering Affect Educational Attainment?"
Joseph J. Sabia, United States Military Academy (Contact Author)
Daniel I. Rees, University of Colorado Denver

"Education and the Business Cycle"
Edward J. Schumacher, Trinity University (Contact Author)
Jeffrey S. DeSimone, The University of Texas at Arlington

"The Effects of Business Cycles on Educational Attainment"
Hani Mansour, University of Colorado Denver (Contact Author)
Benjamin Hansen, University of Oregon
Ernie Boffy‐Ramirez, University of California, Santa Barbara

Discussants:

Daniel I. Rees, University of Colorado Denver
Edward J. Schumacher, Trinity University
Hani Mansour, University of Colorado Denver
Charlene M. Kalenkoski, Ohio University

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Organizers:

Dhaval M. Dave, Bentley University & NBER

Session Chairs:

Susan L. Averett, Lafayette College

Papers:

"Effects of Welfare Reform on Illicit Drug Use of Adult Women"
Hope Corman, Rider University (Contact Author)
Dhaval M. Dave, Bentley University & NBER
Nancy E. Reichman, University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey

"Military Service and Emotional Outcomes"
Resul Cesur, Georgia State University (Contact Author)
Joseph J. Sabia, United States Military Academy
Erdal Tekin, Georgia State University

"Binge Drinking and Sex in High School"
Jeffrey S. DeSimone, The University of Texas at Arlington (Contact Author)

Discussants:

Susan L. Averett, Lafayette College
Jeffrey S. DeSimone, The University of Texas at Arlington

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Organizers:

Jeffrey S. DeSimone, The University of Texas at Arlington

Session Chairs:

Edward J. Schumacher, Trinity University

Papers:

"Sadness, Suicidality and Grades"
Jeffrey S. DeSimone, The University of Texas at Arlington (Contact Author)

"Getting Kids to Eat their Veggies: Evidence from a School Lunch Field Experiment"
Joseph Price, Brigham Young University (Contact Author)
David R. Just, Cornell University

"Student Response to Vending Machine Restrictions: Evidence from a Field Experiment"
Joshua Price, University of Texas at Arlington (Contact Author)

"The Effect of Obesity on Adolescent Psychological Well-Being"
Daniel I. Rees, University of Colorado Denver (Contact Author)
Joseph J. Sabia, United States Military Academy

Discussants:

Joseph Price, Brigham Young University
Joshua Price, University of Texas at Arlington
Joseph J. Sabia, United States Military Academy
Ryan Conrad, UCLA

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Organizers:

Jeffrey S. DeSimone, The University of Texas at Arlington

Session Chairs:

Jeffrey S. DeSimone, The University of Texas at Arlington

Papers:

"First Do No Harm: Fatalities During Medical Conventions"
Angela K. Dills, Providence College (Contact Author)
Rey Hernandez, Metropolitan State College of Denver

"Crime and Health Insurance"
Cagatay Koc, The University of Texas at Arlington (Contact Author)
Jeffrey S. DeSimone, The University of Texas at Arlington

"The Impact of Direct‐to‐Consumer Advertising on Pharmaceutical Prices and Demand"
Dhaval M. Dave, Bentley University & NBER (Contact Author)

"Qualities of Scale: Does Size Matter for Hospital Quality?"
Richard B. Smith, University of South Florida St. Petersburg (Contact Author)

Discussants:

Cagatay Koc, The University of Texas at Arlington
Dhaval M. Dave, Bentley University & NBER
Richard B. Smith, University of South Florida St. Petersburg
Angela K. Dills, Providence College

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Organizers:

M. Melinda Pitts, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta

Session Chairs:

Julie L. Hotchkiss, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta

Papers:

"Fraternity Membership and Frequent Drinking"
Jeffrey S. DeSimone, The University of Texas at Arlington (Contact Author)

"The Path from Smoker to Nonsmoker: How Long Does It Take in the Eyes of the Labor Market?"
Julie L. Hotchkiss, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
M. Melinda Pitts, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta (Contact Author)

"Peer Effects and the Freshman 15: Evidence from a Natural Experiment"
Olga Yakusheva, Marquette University (Contact Author)
Kandice A. Kapinos, University of Michigan

"Siblings, BMI, and Body Image: An Analysis of Birth Order and Adolescent Weight Outcomes"
Laura M. Argys, University of Colorado Denver (Contact Author)
Susan L. Averett, Lafayette College
Joseph J. Sabia, United States Military Academy

Discussants:

Sarah Hamersma, University of Florida
Erik Nesson, Emory University
Laura M. Argys, University of Colorado Denver
David E. Frisvold, Emory University

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