2012 Sessions for John Merrifield

 
Friday
1:00 - 2:45 p.m.
SEA
Session 21C
State Fiscal Policy

Organizers:

John Merrifield, The University of Texas at San Antonio

Session Chairs:

John Merrifield, The University of Texas at San Antonio

Papers:

"State Fiscal Policies for Budget Stabilization and Economic Growth: A Dynamic Scoring Analysis"
John Merrifield, The University of Texas at San Antonio
Barry Poulson, University of Colorado (Contact Author)

"Fiscal and Economic Significance of Rainy Day Fund Rules"
John Merrifield, The University of Texas at San Antonio (Contact Author)
Barry Poulson, University of Colorado

"The Determinants of the Severity of State Fiscal Crises"
Dean B. Stansel, Florida Gulf Coast University (Contact Author)
David T. Mitchell, University of Central Arkansas

Discussants:

Dean B. Stansel, Florida Gulf Coast University
Joshua C. Hall, Beloit College
Barry Poulson, University of Colorado

 

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Friday
3:00 - 4:45 p.m.
SEA
Session 21D
Schools of Choice Policy Issues

Organizers:

John Merrifield, The University of Texas at San Antonio

Session Chairs:

John Merrifield, The University of Texas at San Antonio

Papers:

"A Preliminary Assessment of the Post-Katrina New Orleans School System"
Nathan L. Gray, Young Harris College (Contact Author)
John Merrifield, The University of Texas at San Antonio

"Predicting Fiscal Impacts of School Choice Legislation: Issues, Capabilities, and an Example"
Michael Ford, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (Contact Author)
John Merrifield, The University of Texas at San Antonio

"Are Charters the Cost-Effective Alternative? A Cost-Function Analysis of Alternative Schools in Texas"
Timothy J. Gronberg, Texas A&M University
Dennis W. Jansen, Texas A&M University
Lori L. Taylor, Texas A&M University (Contact Author)

Discussants:

Lori L. Taylor, Texas A&M University
Nathan L. Gray, Young Harris College
Peter J. Boettke, George Mason University

 

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