ID02: BUT I DON'T LIKE HISTORY: INTRODUCTORY AND CLASS ACTIVITIES TO BREAK PRECONCEPTIONS ABOUT THE SUBJECT.
Interdisciplinary Session on Teaching

Lynn M. Burlbaw, Texas A&M University

Thursday, 11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.

EC 05: SCHOOLS OF ECONOMIC THOUGHT AND METHODOLOGY

Chair: Dan Nuckols, Austin College
1. “"The Palladium of Liberty": Irish and Scottish Political Economy on Economic and Political Freedom,” Aida Ramos, West Texas A&M
2. “Condensing Friedrich Hayek: How Popularization Radicalized Austrian Economics,” Glenn Melancon, Southeastern Oklahoma State University
3. “Re-framing Neoliberal Parables of Merit,” James Storbeck, University of Texas – Brownsville
4. “Heterodox Trade Theories,” Daniel Saros, Valparaiso University
Discussants:
Glenn Melancon, Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Jason Patalinghug, University of Connecticut
Daniel Saros, Valparaiso University
Aida Ramos, West Texas A&M


Thursday, 11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.

EC 06: INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS

Chair: Yu Liu, University of Texas at El Paso
1. “Globalization and Development in Central Asia: Problems and Prospects in an Era of Neoliberalism,” Berch Berberoglu, University of Nevada – Reno
2. “The Global Economic Crisis: Its Origins, Dynamics, and Impact,” Berch Berberoglu, University of Nevada – Reno
3. “Remittances influence on Urban Housing Demand in Sub-Sahara Africa: the case of Kenya,” John Kagochi, University of Houston – Victoria
4. “Discontinued Exports and the Exchange Rate,” Jonathan Cook, University of California – Irvine
Discussants:
John Kagochi, University of Houston – Victoria
Jonathan Cook, University of California – Irvine
Berch Berberoglu, University of Nevada – Reno
Pat Sanderson, Mississippi State University
Thursday, 1:00 – 2:15 p.m.

EC 06: HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND WELFARE

Chair: Nissar Burua, Gauhati University
1. “The Economics of Direct To Consumer Advertising In An Era of Increasing Cost of Health Care,” Jonathan Elimimian and Caroline Elimiman, Albany State University
2. “Managing the Politics of Decentralization to Improve Healthcare Delivery and Utilization in Uganda,” Pascal Ngoboka, University of Wisconsin – River Falls and Rogers Bariyo, Mbarara University of Science and Technology
3. “The Effect of Socio-Economic Resources on Prevalence of Chronic Health Conditions in Mississippi,” Sule Ochai, Jackson State University and Lei Zhang, Mississippi State University
4. “Compare the Effects of Children's Medical Insurance Program on the Utilization of Medical Services,” Shishu Zhang, University of the Incarnate Word
Discussants:
Pascal Ngoboka, University of Wisconsin – River Falls
Sule Ochai, Jackson State University
Shishu Zhang, University of the Incarnate Word
Jonathan Elimimian, Albany State University



Thursday, 1:00 – 2:15 p.m.

EC 07: PUBLIC ECONOMICS

Chair: Siona Listokin, George Mason University
1. “Tale of Two Rebates: How Do the Timing and Form of the Distribution Affect Spending?,” Marilyn Spencer and Valrie Chambers, Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi
2. “A Dynamic Approach to Managing Corruption: Exploring the Optimal Path of Audits and Oversight,” Jason Hansen, Naval Postgraduate School
3. “’Trust in Government Institutions and Tax Compliance’ The Case of Small Business Enterprises in Ugan,” Pascal Ngoboka, University of Wisconsin – River Falls and Jennifer Nabawesi, Makerere University Business School
4. “Cup of Nations as a Signal of Opening?” Jonathan Willner and Jonathan Lopez, Oklahoma City University
Discussants:
Jason Hansen, Naval Postgraduate School
Pascal Ngoboka, University of Wisconsin – River Falls
Jonathan Willner, Oklahoma City University
Marilyn Spencer, Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi


Thursday 2:30 -- 3:45 p.m.

ID03: CLICKS, TWEETS, AND FRIENDS IN THE CLASSROOM
Interdisciplinary Session on Teaching

Adrian Clark, Del Mar College

Thursday, 2:30 – 3:45 p.m.

EC 09: MACROECONOMICS AND MONETARY ECONOMICS

Chair: Joana Chapa Cantú, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León
1. “The Role of Risk-taking among Community Banks Specializing in Real Estate Lending,” John Martinez and Yoshi Fukasawa, Midwestern State University
2. “The Impact of Credit Constraints on Private Consumption,” Chanit'a Holmes, University of the West Indies
3. “A Test of the Purchasing Power Parity Hypothesis: The Case of Jamaica and the US,” Adrian Thaxter, University of the West Indies
4. “Fiscal Policy: Economics Rules for a Political Problem,” Warren Matthews and Robert Driver, LeTourneau University
Discussants:
Chanit'a Holmes, University of the West Indies
Adrian Thaxter, University of the West Indies
Warren Matthews, LeTourneau University
John Martinez, Midwestern State University


Thursday, 2:30 – 3:45 p.m.

EC 10: INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS
Chair: Berch Berberogla, University of Nevada-Reno
1. “Price Convergence in an Online Virtual World,” Michael Morrison and Matias Fontenla, University of New Mexico
2. “Economic Growth And Financial Development In Jamaica: The Role Of The Jamaica Stock Exchange,” Adrian Thaxter, University of the West Indies
3. “Remittances and Macroeconomic Dynamics,” Emmanuel Lartey, California State University – Fullerton
4. “Adjusting participation of remunerations in the added value in Mexico,” Joana Chapa Cantú, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León and Edgardo Ayala Gaytan, Instituto Tecnologico de Monterrey
Discussants:
Adrian Thaxter, University of the West Indies
Emmanuel Lartey, California State University – Fullerton
Joana Chapa Cantú, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León
Matias Fontenla, University of New Mexico
Friday, 8:30 – 9:45 a.m.

EC 11: HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND WELFARE
Chair: Pascal Ngoboka, University of Wisconsin – River Falls
1. “Public Funding of Education in India: A look into the adequacy, efficiency and equity issues,” Nissar Barua, Gauhati University and Suresh Nath, Cotton College
2. “Effort and Efficiency: Lessons from the Japanese Educational systems,” John Jamison, University of Texas – San Antonio
3. “An Empirical Analysis of Violent Crime and Property Crime in Jamaica, 1970 – 2008,” Nadia Grant-Reid, University of the West Indies
Discussants:
John Jamison, University of Texas – San Antonio
Nadia Grant - Reid, University of the West Indies
Nissar Barua, Gauhati University



Friday, 8:30 – 9:45 a.m.

EC 12: LABOR AND DEMOGRAPHIC ECONOMICS

Chair: Amaechi Nwaokoro, Albany State University
1. “Rural-Urban Migration in 1990s Mexico: Switching the “Ejido” for the “Maquiladora””, Ernesto Aguayo-Tellez, Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon
2. “The Search Goes On: Parameter Effects on External Job Market Choice,” Lee Huskey, University of Alaska – Anchorage
3. “The Health Paradox and the Selectivity of Mexican Migrants to the U.S.,” Jose Martinez-Navarro, University of North Texas and Erick Rangel-González, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León
4. “The Role of the New State-Private Co-partnership System: Evidence from Russian Industry,” Nadia Vanteeva, University of Oxford and Charles Hickson, Queen's University Belfast
Discussants:
Wayne Edwards, University of Alaska – Anchorage
Jose Martinez-Navarro, University of North Texas
Nadia Vanteeva, University of Oxford
Ernesto Aguayo-Tellez, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León


Friday 10:00 -- 11:15 p.m.

ID04: TEACHING FOR ACTIVE STUDENT ENGAGEMENT WITH THEIR TEXTS: METHODS AND ASSESSMENTS IN HISTORY AND SOCIOLOGY.
Interdisciplinary Session on Teaching

James K. Semones, San Jacinto College
Eddie Weller, San Jacinto College

Friday, 10:00 – 11:15 a.m.

EC 13: INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATION

Chair: John Martinez, Midwestern State University
1. “Institutional Investor Ownership Type and Proxy Access Reforms,” Siona Listokin, George Mason University
2. “Regulation, competition and fraud: Evidence from retail gas stations in Mexico,” Julio Arteaga and Daniel Flores, Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon
3. “Speculation and Production Shocks in Imperfect Market,” Daniel Flores, Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon
4. “Structural Change in the U.S. Confectionery Industry,” Jason Patalinghug, University of Connecticut
Discussants:
Julio Arteaga, Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon
Daniel Flores, Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon
Jason Patalinghug, University of Connecticut
Siona Listokin, George Mason University


Friday, 10:00 – 11:15 a.m. Royale Skybox 206

EC 13: SOUTHWESTERN ECONOMICS ASSOCIATION
PLENARY SESSION

“Debunking the Myths Associated with Deconcentrating (Spreading) the Wealth”

Discussion Session Seeking YOUR Input

Presiding: Bill Ballard
Wayland Baptist University


Friday, 11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.

EC 15: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, TECHNOLOGICAL CHANGE, AND GROWTH
Chair: Pat Sanderson, Mississippi State University
1. “On Rent Seeking and Economic Growth,” Richard Carson, Carleton University
2. “'Dead Aid' Revisited: Separating the Development Baby from the 'Mud Cookie Economics' Bathwater,” James Kierulff, University of Southern Mississippi
3. “An Empirical Analysis on the Determinants of Social Capital: Evidence for Mexico,” Ruben Martinez Cardenas and Edgardo Ayala Gaytan, Instituto Tecnologico de Monterrey
4. “The 2000 and 2008 Olympic Games Announcements and Chinese Stock Market Responses,” Yu Liu, University of Texas – El Paso
Discussants:
James Kierulff, University of Southern Mississippi
Ruben Martinez Cardenas, Instituto Tecnologico de Monterrey
Yu Liu, University of Texas – El Paso
Richard Carson, Carleton University



Friday, 11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.

EC 16: AGRICULTURAL AND NATURAL RESOURCE ECONOMICS, ENVIRONMENTAL AND ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS

Chair: Wuyand Hu, University of Kentucky
1. “Post-NAFTA Evaluation of the Farm Sector in Texas,” Aditi Angirasa and Doug Morrish, Texas State University
2. “Economic effects of AH1N1 on the meat and tourism sectors in Mexico: A P.E and G. E. Model Approach,” Edgardo Ayala Gaytan, Instituto Tecnologico de Monterrey and Joana Chapa Cantu, Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon
3. “Factors Affecting Benin Cotton Production,” Jean-Marc Gandonou, Texas State University – San Marcos
4. “The Economics of Urban Groundwater Management,” Jason Hansen, Naval Postgraduate School
Discussants:
Edgardo Ayala Gaytan, Instituto Tecnologico de Monterrey
Jean-Marc Gandonou, Texas State University – San Marcos
Jason Hansen, Naval Postgraduate School
Aditi Angirasa, Texas State University



Friday, 1:00 – 2:15 p.m.

EC 17: AGRICULTURAL AND NATURAL RESOURCE ECONOMICS, ENVIRONMENTAL AND ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS

Chair: Aditi Angirasa, Texas State University
1. “Would China be the next Coffee Consumption Giant: A Consumer Study,” Wuyang Hu and Bruce Yang, University of Kentucky
2. “Challenges Facing Organic Farming: The Case of Texas Producers,” Dan Nuckols, Austin College
3. “Environmental Justice in Indiana: A Spatial Analysis of Superfund Sites,” Arun Srinivasan, Indiana University Southeast
4. “Economic Evaluation of Hay Production in Texas,” Colby Elliot, Mark Yu, and Frank Ewell, Tarleton State University
Discussants:
Arun Srinivasan, Indiana University Southeast
Colby Elliot, Tarleton State University
Wuyang Hu, University of Kentucky
Dan Nuckols, Austin College



Friday, 1:00 – 2:15 p.m.

EC 18: AGRICULTURAL AND NATURAL RESOURCE ECONOMICS, ENVIRONMENTAL AND ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS

Chair: Edgardo Ayala Gaytan, Instituto Tecnologico de Monterrey
1. “Needs Assessment for Agriculture and Water Policy Reforms in the Aral Sea region,” Kuatbay Bektemirov, University of Arkansas
2. “The Economics of the Dairy Industry in Texas,” Travis Eberhart and Mark Yu, Tarleton State University
3. “A Water Demand Model for Bernalillo County, New Mexico,” Jeff Felardo and Janie Chermak, University of New Mexico
4. “Factors Influencing Student Choice of University and College Major,” Alyson Ivey, Texas State University
Discussants:
Travis Eberhart, Tarleton State University
Jeff Felardo, University of New Mexico
Alyson Ivey, Texas State University
Kuatbay Bektemirov, University of Arkansas


Friday, 1:00 – 2:15 p.m.

SOUTHWESTERN SOCIAL SCIENCE ASSOCIATION
GENERAL BUSINESS MEETING
Presiding: Ray Darville, Stephen F. Austin State University, President, SSSA


Friday 2:30 -- 3:45 p.m.

ID05: TEACHING POLITICAL SCIENCE WITH THE WEB
Interdisciplinary Session on Teaching

Moderator: Maureen Yann, Political Science Desk, Soomo Publishing
Participants:
Gary Copeland, Oklahoma University
Jocelyn Evans, University of West Florida
Jim Sheffield, Oklahoma University

Friday, 2:30 – 3:45 p.m.

EC 19: URBAN, RURAL, AND REGIONAL ECONOMICS

Chair: Sule Ochai, Jackson State University
1. “Is "Going Local" the Best Strategy for Rural Communities?” Alison Davis, University of Kentucky
2. “Comprehensive Study of the Indexes of Stigmatization: Alleviation of Poverty in Dougherty County, GA,” Amaechi Nwaokoro and Michael Rogers, Albany State University
3. “Economies of Scale in School Districts,” Xudong Chen, Baldwin-Wallace College and Luc Noiset, Kennesaw State University
4. “The Effects of Ending a Texas High School Off-Campus Lunch Program on Surrounding Foodservices Establishments,” Dustin Richardson, John Fabing, and Bobson Tsai, Texas Tech University
Discussants:
Amaechi Nwaokoro, Albany State University
Xudong Chen, Baldwin-Wallace College
Dustin Richardson, Texas Tech University
Alison Davis, University of Kentucky


Friday, 2:30 – 3:45 p.m.

EC 20: OTHER SPECIAL TOPICS

Chair: Jonathan Willner, Oklahoma City University
1. “Methodology as Economics,” Scott Scheall, Arizona State University
2. “Race, Gender, and Poverty: A Closer Look at the Relationship Between Labor Market Discrimination and Poverty Among Women and Blacks,” Siddig Fageir, Tougaloo College
3. “Integrative Framework of the First-Mover Advantage: Economics, Strategic Management, and Marketing,” Claudia Araiza, Southern States University
4. “Cost Effectiveness of Diabetes Treatment in a Jamaican Setting: Are Patients on the Most Cost Effective Plan?” Naderah Farquharson, University of the West Indies
Discussants:
James Storbeck, University of Texas at Brownsville
Claudia Araiza, Southern States University
Naderah Farquharson, University of the West Indies
Scott Scheall, Arizona State University


Friday, 4:00 – 5:15 p.m. Royale Skybox 201

EC 21: SOUTHWESTERN ECONOMICS ASSOCIATION ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING

Presiding: Adbullahi Abdulkadri,
University of the West Indies – Mona Campus
President, SWEA


Friday, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Royale Skybox 209-210

EC 22: SOUTHWESTERN ECONOMICS ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT’S RECEPTION

Honoring Winners of Students’ Paper Competition
Officers, Members, and Friends of the Southwestern Economics Association are cordially invited to attend.

Saturday 8:30 – 9:45 a.m.

ID06: TEACHING SOCIOLOGY
Interdisciplinary Session on Teaching

Kelly Mosel-Talavera, Texas State University -- San Marcos
Rodney A. McDanel, Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana



Saturday 11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.

ID07: ASSESSING CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS WITH MULTIPLE CHOICE & SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS
Interdisciplinary Session on Teaching

Gail Kaciuba, St Mary's University