“Mountains of Data: Exploring the Next Generation of Regional Research” – Hosted by Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, University of Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah – October 14-16, 2018
Social Impact Studies
Session Chair – James McCafferty, Western Washington University
Web Tools
Session Chair – Maile Nadelhoffer, University of Arizona
AUBER Centers and Media Relations from the University’s Perspective
Session Chair – Sean Snaith, University of Central Florida
Modeling/Forecasting Regional Economies
Session Chair – Carl Bonham, University of Hawaii
Dashboards
Session Chair – Herb Holloway, Southeastern Louisiana University
Media Relations: Putting Your Best Face Forward
Session Chair – Sean Snaith, University of Central Florida
Advances in Economic Impact Analysis
Session Chair – Greg Alward, University of Idaho and Alward Institute
Economic Outlook Events: Getting Them Going and Keeping Them Going
Session Chair – Patrick Barkey, University of Montana
Business Models of Small AUBER Units
Session Chair – Marc Fusaro, Emporia State University
Forecasting Regional Economies
Session Chair – Carl Bonham, University of Hawaii
US Bureau of Labor Statistics: QCEW and BED Programs
Session Chair – David Talan, US Bureau of Labor Statistics
Energy
Session Chair – John Deskins, West Virginia University
Federal Statistics – I
Session Chair – Hart Hodges, Western Washington University
State Revenue Forecasting Best Practices
Session Chair – Rich Wobbekind, University of Colorado
Topics in Economic Analysis: Housing, Wages, and Environmental Restoration
Session Chair – John Downen, University of Utah
The Economic Impact of the Opioid Crisis
Session Chair – John Deskins, West Virginia University
Weird Data Science in the Service of Regional Economic Development
Session Chair – Timothy Slaper, Indiana University
Graduate Student and Recent Graduate Presentations
Session Chair – Robbi Poulson, University of Utah
Data Visualization
Session Chair – John Downen, University of Utah
Data Collection
Session Chair – Hart Hodges, Western Washington University
Predicting Recessions Using the Yield Spread: The Mexican Northern Border Case, Thomas M. Fullerton, Jr. & Laura Mariel Sáenz Rojo, University of Texas El Paso
Water is for Fighting Over, John Fleck, Water Resources Program, University of New Mexico
AUBER Unit Business Models, James McCafferty, Center for Economic and Business Research, Western Washington University
AUBER Unit Business Models, Jeff Mitchell, Bureau of Business and Economic Research, The University of New Mexico
The Energy Transition in Western Coal Country, Robert Godby, Center for Energy Economics and Public Policy, University of Wyoming
State of Energy – Colorado, Brian Lewandowski, Leeds School of Business, University of Colorado Boulder
The Erosion of Coal’s Market Share in the Power Generation Industry, Christine Risch, Center for Business and Economic Research, Marshall University
Economic Effects of Renewable Energy Policy, Eric Bowen, Bureau of Business and Economic Research, College of Business and Economics, West Virginia University
Designing Effective Dashboards, Websites, and Smartphone Apps, Maile L. Nadelhoffer, Economic and Business Research Center, Eller College of Management
Moving Forward at the US Census Bureau: What’s on the Horizon?, Susana Guerra Privett, US Census Bureau
Economic Outlook, Dr. Rajeev Dhawan, Economic Forecasting Center, J. Mack Robinson College of Business, Georgia State University
Visualize Tax and Finance Data, Carol O. Rogers, IU Business Research Center, Kelley School of Business
Practical Data Visualization, Jonathan Page, The Economic Research Organization at the University of Hawaii, UHERO
A Study in Map Presentation: Our Experience Creating “How Vulnerable Are American Communities to Automation, Trade, & Urbanization?”, Nathan Law & Victoria Meldrum, Center for Business and Economic Research, Ball State University
Benefits and Costs of the California Waterfix, Dr. Jeffery Michael, Center for Business and Policy Research, Eberhardt School of Business, McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific
Gulf of Mexico Seafood Landings by Species & Geographic Area After the 2010 Oil Spill, Herb Holloway, Dr. A.M.M. Jamal, & William Joubert, Business Research Center, Southeastern Louisiana University
Characterizing Equity Issues for Carbon Policies: The Case of Oregon, Jenny Liu, Northwest Economic Research Center, Portland State University
Northwest Florida Forward: A Regional Strategy for Economic Transformation, Zach Jenkins, Haas Center, University of West Florida
Hinesville Business Incubator Feasibility Study, Ben McKay, Bureau of Business Research and Economic Development, Georgia Southern University
Estimating State Monthly Level GDP, Dr. Marc Anthony Fusaro, School of Business, Emporia State University
Reflections on a Decade of Explaining Data, D. Patrick Jones, Institute for Public Policy & Economic Analysis, Eastern Washington University
Quantifying Impacts of Water Demand Management in a Small Municipality, Michael O’Donnell & Robert P. Berrens, Bureau of Business and Economic Research, Department of Economics, University of New Mexico
The Case of the Missing Negative Externality? Housing Market Effects of Fracking in the Niobrara Shale Play, Colorado, Xuanhao He, University of New Mexico
Differences in Energy Preferences: Examining Willingness to Pay for Energy Plans in New Mexico, Kara Walter, Jennifer Thacher, & Janie M. Chermak, The University of New Mexico
Public Preference for Ecosystem Services in the Danda River Basin, Nepal, Samrat B. Kunwar, Alok K. Bohara, & Jennifer Thacher, University of New Mexico
Benefits and Challenges of Trade Under NAFTA: The Case of Texas, Jesus Cañas, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
Minor League Baseball and Localized Economic Effects, Dr. Michael Toma, Lainey Sapp, & Elizabeth Davis, Armstrong State University
Disposal & Recycling: An Alternative Index, Peter Hulseman, Northwest Economic Research Center, College of Urban and Public Affairs, Portland State University
An Agglomeration Set on a Hill: Industry Clusters and the Magnetic Attraction of Foreign Direct Investment, Timothy Slaper, Indiana Business Research Center, Indiana University
State Economic Development Strategies Toolkit, Megan Randall, Urban Institute
Interpreting the Economic Impacts of Drought, Dr. Jeffrey Michael, Center for Business and Policy Research, University of the Pacific
Connecting Climate Change, Water and Risk in the Southwest, Kathy Jacobs, Center for Climate Adaptation, University of Arizona
An Assessment of the Prevalence and Impact of Adverse and Major Life Events Among College Students: A Comparison by Ethnicity and Country of Origin, Matt Kammer-Kerwick, Office of the Vice President for Research, Bureau of Business Research, The University of Texas at Austin
Do Alcohol Excise Taxes Reduce Motor Vehicle Fatalities? Evidence from Two Illinois Tax Increases, Robert McClelland & Josh Iselin, Tax Policy Center, Urban Institute & Brookings Institute
Crop Choice and Proximity to Ethanol Plants, Eric Thompson & Junpyo Park, University of Nebraska – Lincoln