Organizers:

Barry Hirsch, Georgia State University

Session Chairs:

Barry Hirsch, Georgia State University

Papers:

"Reducing Underage Alcohol and Tobacco Use: Evidence from the Introduction of Vertical Identification Cards"
Rachana Bhatt, Georgia State University (Contact Author)

"Drunk Driving in the U.S.: The Role of Social Forces and the Role of Law"
Darren Grant, Sam Houston State University (Contact Author)

"Labor-Market Returns to the GED Using Regression Discontinuity Analysis"
Christopher Jepsen, University of Kentucky
Peter R. Mueser, University of Missouri
Kenneth R. Troske, University of Kentucky (Contact Author)

"Evaluating Workplace Mandates with Flows Versus Stocks: An Application to California Paid Family Leave"
Mark Curtis, Georgia State University
Barry Hirsch, Georgia State University (Contact Author)
Mary Schroeder, University of Iowa

Discussants:

D. Mark Anderson, Montana State University
Dhaval M. Dave, Bentley University
Julie L. Hotchkiss, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
Chad Cotti, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh

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Organizers:

M. Melinda Pitts, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta

Session Chairs:

Robert E. Moore, Georgia State University

Papers:

"Risk and Female Promotions"
Melayne Morgan McInnes, University of South Carolina
Orgul D. Ozturk, University of South Carolina

"Combat Exposure and Risky Health Behaviors: New Evidence from Deployment Assignments"
Resul Cesur, University of Connecticut
Joseph J. Sabia, San Diego State University

"Are Recessions Good for Your Health Behaviors? Impacts of the Financial Crisis in Iceland"
Tinna Laufey Asgeirsdóttir, University of Iceland (Contact Author)
Hope Corman, Rider University
Kelly Noonan, Rider University
Thorhildur Olafsdottir, University of Iceland
Nancy E. Reichman, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School

"Adolescent Risky Behavior, Government Restrictions, and Young Adult Outcomes"
Laura M. Argys, University of Colorado Denver
M. Melinda Pitts, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta

Discussants:

Melissa Ruby Banzhaf, U.S. Census Bureau
Erik Nesson, Ball State University
Ian M. Schmutte, The University of Georgia
Rachana Bhatt, Georgia State University

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Organizers:

Darren Grant, Sam Houston State University

Moderators:

Craig A. Depken, II, The University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Panelists:

Darren Grant, Sam Houston State University "How to Give a Good Research Presentation: Four Essential Elements"

Lawrence W. Kenny, University of Florida "Comments on How to Give a Good Research Presentation: A Former Chair and Graduate Director's Perspective"

Rachana Bhatt, Georgia State University "Comments on How to Give a Good Research Presentation: An Assistant Professor's Perspective"

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