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CALL FOR ABSTRACTS, Southeastern Health Economics Study Group

From: Markowitz, Sara <SMARKO2_at_emory.edu>
Date: Mon, 30 Mar 2009 10:19:35 -0400

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS

Seventh Annual Southeastern Health Economics Study Group Conference (SHESG)

Location: Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Dates: October 23-24, 2009
Abstract submission deadline: June 15, 2009
Sponsored by Emory University

The purpose of this invitational conference is to present and promote active exchange and discussion of the latest health economics research among senior and junior economists. Some meals will be provided. All other expenses, including transportation and lodging, are the participants' responsibility.

Ten papers will be accepted for presentation. The conference will consist of a full day of presentations on Friday, October 23 and a half-day of presentations on Saturday, October 24. Each paper will be allotted 60 minutes, including 30 minutes for presentation and 30 minutes for discussant comments and discussion from the participants. The number of participants in the conference will be limited. While submissions are invited from any geographical location, preference will be given to presenters from the Southeastern region of the United States.

If you would like to participate, please submit an abstract (maximum of two pages) in electronic format (.pdf preferred) to shesg_at_emory.edu by June 15. Submissions should be unpublished.
Decisions will be made by July 17; completed papers must be received by the conference organizers by September 15. For further information, please contact David Frisvold, (404) 727 -7833, or david.frisvold_at_emory.edu.

Steering Committee:
W. David Bradford (University of Georgia)
Marisa Domino (University of North Carolina)
Alvin Headen (North Carolina State University)
Richard Lindrooth (Medical University of SC)
Michael Morrisey (University of Alabama at Birmingham)
Christopher Ruhm (University of North Carolina at Greensboro)
Frank Sloan (Duke University)

Organizing Committee at Emory University: David Frisvold, David Howard, Sara Markowitz

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