Economic Education Events

16th Annual Economics Scholars Program Conference for Undergraduate Research

October 21, 2022

Dallas

The Economics Scholars Program (ESP) is a collaborative effort between Austin College and the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas to foster the involvement of undergraduate economics students in all facets of research.

The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas hosted the 16th Annual Economics Scholars Program for Undergraduate Research Conference on October 21, 2022. Since 2007, students scholars and faculty from institutions across the U.S. and Canada have come together to share undergraduate student-initiated or student–faculty co-authored works, ideas about the role of undergraduate research in the curriculum, and the challenges and concerns of undergraduates who conduct research.

The conference comprised a day of interactive student presentations, with attendees having opportunities to ask student authors questions about their research, and a keynote address by Julia Coronado, president and founder of Macro Policy Perspectives.

Agenda
8:15 a.m.	Opening remarks, Auditorium Armida Riojas, Assistant Vice President, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, San Antonio Branch
8:30 a.m.	Peer Review Board Recognition, Auditorium Mikidadu Mohammed, Professor of Economics, Austin College Morgan Ackley, Outreach Advisor, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
	Session 1A	Session 1B
	Southwestern Room	Navarro Room
	Session chair: Krish Patel, Austin College	Session chair: Ryan Walker, The University of Texas at Austin
8:45 a.m.	“The Value of Environmental Mitigation: What Ecotourism Can Contribute to the Relationship between Environmental Responsibility and Financial Performance” \| Abstract Presenter:Carolina Vazquez, Austin College Discussant: Tara Fitzgerald, University of Mary Washington	“Investigating Pay Discrimination through Gender and Family Involvement” \| Abstract Presenter: Matthew Dalton, Drury University Discussant: Matthew McGlynn, University of Mary Washington
9:15 a.m.	“The Effect of Hurricanes on Seafood Revenue“ \| Abstract Presenter: Paige Harrington, University of Mary Washington Discussant: Peter Dubios, Austin College	“The Price of Pink: An Analysis of Gendered Markups in the Hygiene Market“ \| Abstract Presenter: Kennady Schertzer, Drury University Discussant: Dillon Durocher, University of Mary Washington
9:45 a.m.	Let’s Talk Internships, Auditorium
10:45 a.m.	Break
	Session 2A	Session 2B
	Southwestern Room	Navarro Room
	Session chair: Rana Duan, The University of Texas at Austin	Session chair: Ebenezer Thompson, Pitzer College
11:00 a.m.	“The Effect of Professional Development Programs on Teacher Retention” \| Abstract Presenters: Philip Ervin, Christian Mayen, Trevor Seibert, Christopher Webster, Texas State University Discussant: Camila Bocanegra, Austin College	“Does the Abortion Rate in 1992-1995 Affect the Crime rate for 2012-2016?“ \| Abstract Presenter: Egor Shestakov, The University of Texas at Tyler Discussant: Peter Smith, University of Mary Washington
11:30 a.m.	“Returns to Education: A Regional Analysis of the United States Southeast” \| Abstract Presenter: Katie Davidson, University of North Carolina at Wilmington Discussant: Shane Sutton, University of Mary Washington	“Hate Crime in Texas 1991 to 2020“ \| Abstract Presenter:, Kristen WorleyAustin College Discussant: Andrea Mata, West Texas A&M University
Noon	Lunch and Keynote, Auditorium Julia Coronado, President and Founder, Macro Policy Perspectives \| Presentation
	Session 3A	Session 3B
	Southwestern Room	Navarro Room
	Session chair: Grace Deng, The University of Texas at Austin	Session chair: Akshayashri Saravanan, Austin College
1:30 p.m.	“Voter Turnout and the Early Voting Period“ \| Abstract Presenter: Dana Smith, University of Mary Washington Discussant: Marcus Slonaker, Austin College	“Do State Unemployment Rates in the United States Affect the States’ Homelessness Rates?” \| Abstract Presenter: Matthew McGlynn, University of Mary Washington Discussant: Nicholas Sabre, University of Mary Washington
2:00 p.m.	“Monetary Policy's Effect on the Stock Market“ Luke Felton, University of North Carolina at Wilmington Discussant: Asier Quiroga, Austin College	“Unemployment and Marriage Rates: A Time Series Analysis“ Presenter: Shane Sutton, University of Mary Washington Discussant: Lucianne Williams, Austin College
2:30 p.m.	“The Effect of Medicaid Expansion on Rural Healthcare Service Provider Terminations in Virginia and North Carolina“ \| Abstract Jason Mueller, University of Mary Washington Discussant: Nasrin Farah, Texas Christian University	“The Effect of Industry Job Prospects on Naturalization Rate in the United States” \| Abstract Kseniia Eremina, Drury University Discussant: Gabriella Pettijohn, Midwestern State University
3:00 p.m.	Poster Session, Second Floor Foyer \| Abstracts Ariadna Jose Gonzalez Charles Kielt, Subin Moon Dilichukwu Maduabum Annie Nguyen Simran Rai Nicholas Sabre
	Session 4A	Session 4B
	Southwestern Room	Navarro Room
	Session chair: Natalie Halaris, The University of Texas at Austin	Session chair: James Batsell, Austin College
3:30 p.m.	“Time Use During the Pandemic: Differences from the Great Recession and Gender Gaps“ \| Abstract Presenter: Himani Verma, The University of Texas at Austin Discussant: Jason Mueller, University of Mary Washington	“Seller’s Information Policy: Withhold or Reveal When Collusion is Possible” \| Abstract Presenter: Jun Zhu, University of Wisconsin Madison Discussant: Paige Harrington, University of Mary Washington
4:00 p.m.	“What is the Effect of Changing the Eligibility Age of Non-Contributory Pension Programs on Poverty and Labor Force Participation? Evidence from Mexico” \| Abstract Presenter: Ximena Mercado Garcia, The University of Texas at Austin Discussant: Jason Mueller, University of Mary Washington	“Agricultural Subsidies and Farm Bankruptcy” \| Abstract Presenter: Dillon Durocher, University of Mary Washington Discussant: Matthew Dalton, Drury University
4:30 p.m.	“The Effect of the Covid-19 Pandemic on Alcohol Consumption and Mental Health“ \| Abstract Presenter: Tara Fitzgerald, University of Mary Washington Discussant: Nicole Lindsay, University of Houston	“NFL Winning Percentages and Average Ticket Price” \| Abstract Presenter: Peter Smith, University of Mary Washington Discussant: Luke Felton, University of North Carolina at Wilmington
5:00 p.m.	Closing Remarks, Auditorium Mikidadu Mohammed, Professor of Economics, Austin College

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