Organizers:

Asia Sikora, University of Nebraska Medical Center

Session Chairs:

Laura M. Argys, University of Colorado Denver

Papers:

"The Effect of Health Insurance Mandates in Child Support Agreements on Children’s Health Insurance Coverage"
Jamie Rubenstein Taber, Cornell University (Contact Author)

"The Effects of Early Fatherhood on Educational Attainment: The Role of Changing Marriage Propensities and Child Support Policies Over Time"
H. Elizabeth Peters, Cornell University
Joseph Price, Brigham Young University
Joseph J. Sabia, San Diego State University (Contact Author)
Reginald Covington, Cornell University

"Child Support Obligations and Non-Resident Fathers’ Labor Supply"
Laura M. Argys, University of Colorado Denver (Contact Author)

"Child Support Income and Obesity Outcomes for Mothers and Children"
Asia Sikora, University of Nebraska Medical Center (Contact Author)
Reginald Covington, Cornell University

Discussants:

TBA

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Session Chairs:

Erin Hinchey, American University

Papers:

"Trade and Gender Wage Gaps in the United States Since NAFTA"
Erin Hinchey, American University (Contact Author)

"Measuring Racial Disparities in Child Welfare Services"
Nick Kahn, American University (Contact Author)

"Gender-Based Differences in Risk Behavior and Asset Allocation Decisions in a Developing Country Context"
Marya Hillesland, American University (Contact Author)

"Do ENDAs End Discrimination for Gay Men?" "
Michael Martell, American University (Contact Author)

Discussants:

Alison F. Del Rossi, St. Lawrence University
Laura M. Argys, University of Colorado Denver
Bilgen Susanli, Isik University
Kara Reynolds, American University

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Organizers:

Susan L. Averett, Lafayette College
M. Melinda Pitts, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta

Session Chairs:

Julie L. Hotchkiss, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta

Papers:

"The Impact of Unemployment and the Recession on Physical Activity"
Dhaval M. Dave, Bentley University (Contact Author)
Greg Colman, Pace University

"Indebted and Overweight: The Link Between BMI and Household Debt"
Susan L. Averett, Lafayette College (Contact Author)
Julie K. Smith, Lafayette College

"Migraine Headache and Earnings"
Daniel I. Rees, University of Colorado Denver (Contact Author)
Joseph J. Sabia, San Diego State University

"Breastfeeding and Adult Outcomes: Evidence from Add Health"
Resul Cesur, University of Connecticut (Contact Author)
Inas Rashad Kelly, Queens College of The City University of New York
Joseph J. Sabia, San Diego State University
Muzhe Yang, Lehigh University

Discussants:

David E. Frisvold, Emory University
Judy A. Shinogle, The University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Pia M. Orrenius, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
Laura M. Argys, University of Colorado Denver

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