Organizers:

David E. Frisvold, Emory University

Session Chairs:

David E. Frisvold, Emory University

Papers:

"Do Changes in the Minimum Wage Impact Obesity in the U.S.?"
Chad Cotti, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Nathan Tefft, Bates College (Contact Author)

"Effects of the Built Environment on Childhood Obesity: The Interplay of Urban Recreation Trails and Crime"
Robert Sandy, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis
Rusty Tchernis, Georgia State University (Contact Author)
Jeffrey Wilson, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis
John Ottensmann, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis
Gilbert Liu, Indiana University

"The Effect of Chronic Illness on Participation in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance and Medicaid Programs"
Chad Meyerhoefer, Lehigh University (Contact Author)
Yuriy Pylypchuk, Social and Scientific Systems

"Nutrition and Cognitive Achievement: An Evaluation of the School Breakfast Program"
David E. Frisvold, Emory University (Contact Author)

Discussants:

Chad Meyerhoefer, Lehigh University
Alison Jacknowitz, American University
Deliana Kostova, Emory University
Jason M. Fletcher, Yale University

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Organizers:

David E. Frisvold, Emory University

Session Chairs:

David E. Frisvold, Emory University

Papers:

"Facing Sexual Assault as a Youth: Are There Educational Scars?"
Arthur H. Goldsmith, Washington and Lee University
Timothy M. Diette, Washington and Lee University (Contact Author)
Darrick Hamilton, The New School
William A. Darity, Jr., Duke University

"High School Exit Exams and Dropout"
Dave Marcotte, University of Maryland, Baltimore County (Contact Author)

"Pre-Kindergarten Care and School Readiness: The Role of Language"
Jill Cannon, Public Policy Institute of California
Alison Jacknowitz, American University (Contact Author)
Lynn Karoly, RAND Corporation

"Full-Day Kindergarten and Student Achievement"
Griffin S. Edwards, Emory University (Contact Author)
David E. Frisvold, Emory University

Discussants:

Arthur H. Goldsmith, Washington and Lee University
Griffin S. Edwards, Emory University
David E. Frisvold, Emory University
Dave Marcotte, University of Maryland, Baltimore County

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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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