Organizers:

Marie T. Mora, The University of Texas-Pan American

Session Chairs:

Alberto Davila, The University of Texas-Pan American

Papers:

"Does Participation in 4-H Improve Schooling Outcomes? Evidence from Florida"
Alfonso Flores-Lagunes, University of Florida (Contact Author)

"Estimating the Effect of a Dual Language Program on Student Achievement: A Quasi-Natural Experiment"
Ivan De Jesus, Columbia University (Contact Author)

"Does the Choice of High School Matter? Evidence from the UAE on the Effects of Schooling on Students' University Performance"
Samer Kherfi, American University of Sharjah
George Sami Naufal, American University of Sharjah (Contact Author)

"Physicians' Stigma and Quality of Care for Obese Individuals"
Patrick Richard, George Washington University (Contact Author)
Christine Ferguson, George Washington University
Jennifer Leonard, George Washington University
Anthony Lara, George Washington University
Anna Muldoon, George Washington University

Discussants:

Sue K. Stockly, Eastern New Mexico University
Mark Hugo Lopez, Pew Hispanic Center
Andres J. Vargas, Texas Tech University
Marie T. Mora, The University of Texas-Pan American

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Organizers:

Catherine C. Eckel, The University of Texas at Dallas
Charles A. Holt, University of Virginia

Session Chairs:

Jeffrey Eisenach, Navigant Economics

Papers:

"Prices and Capacity with Correlated Demands"
Catherine C. Eckel, The University of Texas at Dallas (Contact Author)
William T. Smith, University of Memphis

"Financial Liberalization and Industry Productivity: Evidence from Indian Firms"
Zhenhui Xu, Georgia College and State University (Contact Author)
Sudeshna Pal, Georgia College and State University

"Can Empirical Demand Models Assist in CON Comparative Reviews? A Case Study in Florida"
Gary M. Fournier, Florida State University (Contact Author)
Yunwei Gai, Babson College

"Regulation, Trust, and Cronyism in Middle Eastern Societies: The Simple Economics of 'Wasta'"
Andy Barnett, American University of Sharjah (Contact Author)
Bruce Yandle, Clemson University
George Sami Naufal, American University of Sharjah

Discussants:

TBA

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