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:

Naci Mocan, Louisiana State University

Session Chairs:

Naci Mocan, Louisiana State University

Papers:

"Educational Differences in the Response to Medical Research"
Joseph Price, Brigham Young University (Contact Author)
Joshua Price, University of Texas at Arlington
Kosali Simon, Cornell University

"How Do Young Adults Gather Information? The Impact of Education and Environment on Health Knowledge"
Naci Mocan, Louisiana State University (Contact Author)
Duha Altindăg, Louisiana State University
Colin Cannonier, Louisiana State University

"State Abstinence Education Programs and Teen Fertility in the U.S."
Colin Cannonier, Louisiana State University (Contact Author)

Discussants:

Dhaval M. Dave, Bentley University & NBER
Deliana Kostova, Emory University
Lucie Schmidt, Williams College

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Session Chairs:

D. Mark Anderson, University of Washington

Papers:

"The Impact of HIV Education on Sexual Behavior Among Youths: Evidence from State STD/HIV Education Mandates"
D. Mark Anderson, University of Washington (Contact Author)

"Literacy and Health: Evidence from National Assessment of Adult Literacy"
Echu Liu, Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Te-Fen Lo, National Dong Hwa University
Hsinling Hsieh, Northern Michigan University (Contact Author)

"The Impact of Cigarette Advertising on Youth Cigarette Demand: Evidence from Lower-Income Nations"
Deliana Kostova, Emory University (Contact Author)

"The Impact of Media Use on Child's Physical and Mental Health: Evidence from PSID-Child"
Sumanta Mukherjee, The University of Kansas (Contact Author)

Discussants:

Sasha Brodsky, University of Michigan
Mary Schroeder, Emory University
Eva Sierminska, CEPS/INSTEAD
Jie Pan, Loyola University Maryland

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Organizers:

Sarah M. Estelle, Rhodes College

Session Chairs:

Sarah M. Estelle, Rhodes College

Papers:

"Is It Necessary to Walk the Talk? The Effects of Parental Experiences and Communication on Adolescent Sexual Behavior"
Susan L. Averett, Lafayette College (Contact Author)
Sarah M. Estelle, Rhodes College

"How Does Increased Availability Change Drug Effectiveness? Self-Selection and the Use of Nicotine Replacement Products"
Stephanie Demperio, University of Virginia (Contact Author)

"Do Marital Transitions Confound the Obesity Wage Gap?"
Sarah M. Estelle, Rhodes College (Contact Author)
Hannah Spirrison, Rhodes College

"Is High Medical Care Use Addictive?"
Jennifer Kohn, Drew University (Contact Author)
Jing Shi Liu, Drew University

Discussants:

Deliana Kostova, Emory University
Padmaja Ayyagari, Yale University
Josh Pinkston, University of Louisville
Jennifer Kohn, Drew University

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