Institute economist Brad Hershbein is participating in several sessions at the Western Economic Association International's 91st Annual Conference, which is being held June 29–July 3, 2016 in Portland, Oregon.
Wednesday June 29 – 4:30–6:15 pm.
SESSION: Education, Race, and Gender, Brad Hershbein, Chair
Thursday, June 30 – 8:15–10:00 am.
SESSION: Topics on Student Achievement and Poverty, Brad Hershbein, Discussant
Thursday, June 30 – 2:30–4:15 pm.
SESSION: Issues in Labor and Health Economics, Brad Hershbein, Presenter
- "Is Technological Change Exacerbated in Recessions? Evidence from Vacancy Postings," Brad Hershbein and Lisa Kahn
Thursday, June 30 – 4:30–6:15 pm.
SESSION: Economics of Education, Brad Hershbein, Presenter
- "Why Growing Up Poor Changes the Returns to Education," Brad Hershbein and Timothy J. Bartik
Saturday, July 2 – 4:30–6:15 pm.
SESSION: Education, Brad Hershbein, Presenter
- "Pre-K in Public Schools: Evidence from within All States," Brad Hershbein and Timothy J. Bartik
Sunday, July 3 – 10:15 am–12:00 pm.
SESSION: Technology, Gambling, and Remittances, Brad Hershbein, Discussant