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FW: MCRSA/IMPLAN Conference Deadline Extended to Sunday, April 25th

2021-04-20 Thread John Leatherman

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From: Mid-Continent Regional Science Association  On 
Behalf Of Jolley, Jason
Sent: Tuesday, April 20, 2021 7:02 PM
To: mcrs...@listserv.ksu.edu
Subject: [MCRSA-L] MCRSA/IMPLAN Conference Deadline Extended to Sunday, April 
25th

Colleagues,

The deadline for submissions to the upcoming virtual MCRSA/IMPLAN conference 
has been extended until Sunday, April 25th. Please consider submitting an 
abstract.

Mid-Continent Regional Science Association
51st Annual Conference
IMPLAN 13th Biennial National User’s Conference

~ June 9-11 2021~ Virtual Conference ~

Call for Papers

The MCRSA will hold its 51st Annual Conference together with the IMPLAN 13th 
Biennial National User’s Conference June 9-11, 2021. The conference will take 
place virtually. The deadline for submission has been extended until April 25, 
2021. Abstracts may be submitted at 
https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fmcrsa.org%2Fsubmit-a-presentation-proposal-2%2F&data=04%7C01%7C%7C3024f7630d7c4653794308d90459581b%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637545604093357140%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=mjT%2BexnhU%2FyMl%2BDKunMOlAFSpWXnsmMR05F%2FQ2C0NRM%3D&reserved=0

The program committee welcomes individual papers and organized sessions on a 
wide range of topics relating to applied economics, planning, geography, 
business, public administration, sociology, and political science. Student 
papers are encouraged. The registration rate is $60 ($30 for students) for 
those registering by May 15, 2021. Abstract submission and registration are 
open.

2021 M. Jarvin Emerson Student Paper Competition has closed!

 Please let me know if you have questions,

Jason
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G. Jason Jolley, Ph.D.
Professor of Rural Economic Development & MPA Director
Faculty Director, Center for Economic Development and Community Resilience
Executive Director, Mid-Continent Regional Science Association
Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Affairs
Ohio University
Building 21, The Ridges, Room 215
1 Ohio University
Athens OH 45701-2979
T: 740.593.9797
F: 740.593.4393
jolle...@ohio.edu
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FW: [MCRSA-L] Second Reminder: MCRSA Virtual Annual Meeting June 9-11 Call For Papers

2021-03-31 Thread John Leatherman

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From: Mid-Continent Regional Science Association  On 
Behalf Of Jolley, Jason
Sent: Wednesday, March 31, 2021 10:00 AM
To: mcrs...@listserv.ksu.edu
Subject: [MCRSA-L] Second Reminder: MCRSA Virtual Annual Meeting June 9-11 Call 
For Papers

Colleagues, this is the second reminder about the upcoming virtual MCRSA/IMPLAN 
conference. The deadline for submission is April 16, 2021.

Mid-Continent Regional Science Association
51st Annual Conference
IMPLAN 13th Biennial National User’s Conference

~ June 9-11 2021~ Virtual Conference ~

Call for Papers

The MCRSA will hold its 51st Annual Conference together with the IMPLAN 13th 
Biennial National User’s Conference June 9-11, 2021. The conference will take 
place virtually. The deadline for submission is April 16, 2021. Abstracts may 
be submitted at 
https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fmcrsa.org%2Fsubmit-a-presentation-proposal-2%2F&data=04%7C01%7Ceconomicgeography-l%40listserv.uconn.edu%7C9500ff0999fe46443b4508d8f461b3c6%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637528048621912879%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=ycPN8V9P1HMqsTLXB1%2BVPDzrmXCNOTnaOfpzar1h%2F74%3D&reserved=0

The program committee welcomes individual papers and organized sessions on a 
wide range of topics relating to applied economics, planning, geography, 
business, public administration, sociology, and political science. Student 
papers are encouraged. The registration rate is $60 ($30 for students) for 
those registering by May 15, 2021. Abstract submission and registration are 
open.

2021 M. Jarvin Emerson Student Paper Competition
The deadline for submission is April 16, 2021.

The Mid-Continent Regional Science Association also announces the Student Paper 
Competition for our 2021 virtual conference (June 9-11). All students enrolled 
in undergraduate or graduate degree programs as of January 1, 2021 are 
eligible. Student papers dealing with all aspects of regional development, 
including cultural, physical and economic processes, are welcome. The first 
place winner will receive $1,000 and the M. Jarvin Emerson Award. The winning 
entry will also be considered for publication in the Association’s journal, The 
Journal of Regional Analysis & Policy. Only papers authored solely by students 
(i.e., no faculty co-authored papers) will be eligible for the competition and 
resulting publication. Addition information can be found at 
https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fmcrsa.org%2Fstudent-paper-competition%2F&data=04%7C01%7Ceconomicgeography-l%40listserv.uconn.edu%7C9500ff0999fe46443b4508d8f461b3c6%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637528048621912879%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=ekXtsl9OllXHiA%2BszI%2BjYxp7E7vot2v7GdjpscrYyDs%3D&reserved=0

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G. Jason Jolley, Ph.D.
Professor of Rural Economic Development & MPA Director
Faculty Director, Center for Economic Development and Community Resilience
Executive Director, Mid-Continent Regional Science Association
Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Affairs
Ohio University
Building 21, The Ridges, Room 215
1 Ohio University
Athens OH 45701-2979
T: 740.593.9797
F: 740.593.4393
jolle...@ohio.edu
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FW: MCRSA Virtual Annual Meeting June 9-11 Call For Papers

2021-03-08 Thread John Leatherman

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From: Mid-Continent Regional Science Association  On 
Behalf Of Jolley, Jason
Sent: Monday, March 8, 2021 9:00 AM
To: mcrs...@listserv.ksu.edu
Subject: [MCRSA-L] MCRSA Virtual Annual Meeting June 9-11 Call For Papers

This email originated from outside of K-State.

Mid-Continent Regional Science Association
51st Annual Conference
IMPLAN 13th Biennial National User’s Conference

~ June 9-11 2021~ Virtual Conference ~

Call for Papers

The MCRSA will hold its 51st Annual Conference together with the IMPLAN 13th 
Biennial National User’s Conference June 9-11, 2021. The conference will take 
place virtually. The deadline for submission is April 16, 2021. Abstracts may 
be submitted at 
https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fmcrsa.org%2Fsubmit-a-presentation-proposal-2%2F&data=04%7C01%7Ceconomicgeography-l%40listserv.uconn.edu%7C853ff824b016451bc36608d8e2563174%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637508207694431993%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=zMwiD6pbUs0QEfAClbnh%2BOea024DZsc%2F4q0jb4hOV4c%3D&reserved=0

The program committee welcomes individual papers and organized sessions on a 
wide range of topics relating to applied economics, planning, geography, 
business, public administration, sociology, and political science. Student 
papers are encouraged. The registration rate is $60 ($30 for students) for 
those registering by May 15, 2021. Abstract submission is open now and 
registration will open for payment soon.

2021 M. Jarvin Emerson Student Paper Competition
The deadline for submission is April 16, 2021.

The Mid-Continent Regional Science Association also announces the Student Paper 
Competition for our 2021 virtual conference (June 9-11). All students enrolled 
in undergraduate or graduate degree programs as of January 1, 2021 are 
eligible. Student papers dealing with all aspects of regional development, 
including cultural, physical and economic processes, are welcome. The first 
place winner will receive $1,000 and the M. Jarvin Emerson Award. The winning 
entry will also be considered for publication in the Association’s journal, The 
Journal of Regional Analysis & Policy. Only papers authored solely by students 
(i.e., no faculty co-authored papers) will be eligible for the competition and 
resulting publication. Addition information can be found at 
https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fmcrsa.org%2Fstudent-paper-competition%2F&data=04%7C01%7Ceconomicgeography-l%40listserv.uconn.edu%7C853ff824b016451bc36608d8e2563174%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637508207694431993%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=kI5YBagc6NPO0TLGH7uSD3ARB6nMLx8eLhhfSkzu5jk%3D&reserved=0

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G. Jason Jolley, Ph.D.
Professor of Rural Economic Development & MPA Director
Faculty Director, Center for Economic Development and Community Resilience
Executive Director, Mid-Continent Regional Science Association
Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Affairs
Ohio University
Building 21, The Ridges, Room 215
1 Ohio University
Athens OH 45701-2979
T: 740.593.9797
F: 740.593.4393
jolle...@ohio.edu
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Save The Date: MCRSA 2021 Virtual Annual Meeting June 9-11, 2021

2021-02-17 Thread John Leatherman

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The MCRSA 2021 Annual Meeting will be held virtually June 9-11. Please save the 
date. The call for papers will be issued soon.

I apologize for cross postings.

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G. Jason Jolley, Ph.D.
Professor of Rural Economic Development & MPA Director
Faculty Director, Center for Economic Development and Community Resilience
Executive Director, Mid-Continent Regional Science Association
Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Affairs
Ohio University
Building 21, The Ridges, Room 215
1 Ohio University
Athens OH 45701-2979
T: 740.593.9797
F: 740.593.4393
jolle...@ohio.edu
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FW: MCRSA Call for papers text

2020-03-11 Thread John Leatherman

 
institutions. Students can request up to $500 to pay eligible travel-related 
expenses. Only M.S. and Ph.D. graduate students from NCRCRD-member institutions 
are eligible for these awards.
Information about the MCRSA conference is at:
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John Leatherman
Office of Local Government
Department of Agricultural Economics
Kansas State University
223 Waters Hall
1603 Old Claflin Place
Manhattan, KS 66506

Phone: 785-532-4492
Fax: 785-532-6925
E-mail: jleat...@ksu.edu<mailto:jleat...@ksu.edu>
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FW: Email to MCRSA membership

2019-08-29 Thread John Leatherman

On behalf of Joshua Hall.


Dear Regional Scientist,

I am happy to announce the completion of Vol. 49, Issue 1 of the Journal of 
Regional Analysis & Policy. The table of contents are below and the full issue 
can be found on the JRAP 
website.


  1.  Chikish, Yulia, Brad Humphreys, and Adam Nowak. "Sports Arenas, Teams and 
Property Values: Temporary and Permanent Shocks to Local Amenity 
Flows."
 Journal of Regional Analysis & Policy 49, no. 1 (2019): 1-12.


  1.  Gjerde, Kathy Paulson, Peter Prescott, and Jennifer Rice. "The Impact of 
State Fiscal Policy on States' Resilience Entering the Great 
Recession."
 Journal of Regional Analysis & Policy 49, no. 1 (2019): 13-30.


  1.  Chambers, Dustin, and Colin O'Reilly. "Entry Regulations and Income 
Inequality at the Regional 
Level."
 Journal of Regional Analysis & Policy 49, no. 1 (2019): 31-39.


  1.  Stansel, Dean. "Economic Freedom in US Metropolitan 
Areas."
 Journal of Regional Analysis & Policy 49, no. 1 (2019): 40-48.


  1.  Cho, Clare. "The Effect of Place Based Policies on Rural Communities: An 
Evaluation of Rural Empowerment 
Zones."
 Journal of Regional Analysis & Policy 49, no. 1 (2019): 49-64.


  1.  Nesse, Katherine, Timothy Green, and Brooke Ferguson. "Quality of Life in 
Potential Expansion Locations is Important to Craft 
Brewers."
 Journal of Regional Analysis & Policy 49, no. 1 (2019): 65-77.


  1.  Koch, James V., and Ziniya Zahedi. "A Tale of Two Tunnels: Economic 
Effects of Newly Imposed Tolls on Heavily Traveled Tunnel Venues in 
Virginia."
 Journal of Regional Analysis & Policy 49, no. 1 (2019): 78-91.


  1.  Dudensing, Rebekka, Bridget Guerrero, and Steve Amosson, "Evaluating the 
Accuracy of Regional Economic Impact Estimates: Considering a 2013 Beef Plant 
Closure in 
Texas.

Last Call for MCRSA Conference

2019-03-26 Thread John Leatherman

Sorry for cross-posting
Mid-Continent Regional Science Association
50th Annual Conference

~ June 4-6, 2019 ~ Madison, Wisconsin ~

FINAL Call for Papers
The deadline for abstract submission is Monday, April 1, 2019

Information:
https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=www.mcrsa.org&data=02%7C01%7Ceconomicgeography-l%40listserv.uconn.edu%7C21963603337946cc5beb08d6b217d916%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636892212830948495&sdata=h1mvB1hdi88I%2BPAHTZsDgmNU0gU%2FXKA6UcNjhNGGDoA%3D&reserved=0

Please join us for the 50th annual conference of the Mid-Continent Regional
Science Conference to be held at the Madison Concourse Hotel in Madison,
Wisconsin. The program committee welcomes papers on a wide range of topics
relating to applied economics, planning, geography, business, public
administration, sociology, and political science.

Hotel Information: The Madison Concourse Hotel is situated in downtown Madison,
Wisconsin near the State Capitol, State Street, University of Wisconsin campus,
and more. It is located 5 miles from Dane County Regional Airport, accessible
by several non-stop flights from nearby cities. Complimentary airport shuttle
and airline boarding pass kiosk. Each spacious guest room features
complimentary wireless Internet access, a refrigerator and coffee maker. The
conference-lodging rate is $169/night single and double. Reservations must be
made by May 6, 2019.

2019 M. Jarvin Emerson Student Paper Competition
The deadline for submission is Monday, April 1, 2019

The Mid-Continent Regional Science Association announces the Student Paper
Competition for our 2019 conference (June 4-6) in Madison, Wisconsin. All
students enrolled in undergraduate or graduate degree programs as of January 1,
2019 are eligible. Student papers dealing with all aspects of regional
development, including cultural, physical and economic processes, are welcome.
The first place winner will receive $1,000 and the M. Jarvin Emerson Award. The
winning entry will also be considered for publication in the Association's
journal, The Journal of Regional Analysis & Policy. Only papers authored solely
by students (i.e., no faculty co-authored papers) will be eligible for the
competition and resulting publication.

North Central Regional Center for Rural Development

Graduate Student Travel Grants

to the MCRSA Conference

The North Central Regional Center for Rural Development (NCRCRD) at Michigan
State University is partnering with the MCRSA to strengthen research capacity
in the North Central Region. We're doing so by offering a limited number of
MCRSA conference travel grants to graduate students from NCRCRD member
institutions. Students can request up to $500 to pay eligible travel-related
expenses. Only M.S. and Ph.D. graduate students from NCRCRD-member institutions
are eligible for these awards.

Information about the MCRSA conference is at:

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John Leatherman
Office of Local Government
Department of Agricultural Economics
Kansas State University
223 Waters Hall
1603 Old Claflin Place
Manhattan, KS 66506

Phone: 785-532-4492
Fax: 785-532-6925
E-mail: jleat...@ksu.edu<mailto:jleat...@ksu.edu>
Web:
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MCRSA Conference Call for Papers

2019-03-05 Thread John Leatherman

I'm sorry for cross-posting.

Mid-Continent Regional Science Association
50th Annual Conference

~ June 4-6, 2019 ~ Madison, Wisconsin ~

Call for Papers

The deadline for abstract submission is April 1, 2019

2019 M. Jarvin Emerson Student Paper Competition
The deadline for submission is April 1, 2019

North Central Regional Center for Rural Development

Graduate Student Travel Grants

to the MCRSA Conference

Information about the MCRSA conference is at:

https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=www.mcrsa.org&data=02%7C01%7Ceconomicgeography-l%40listserv.uconn.edu%7Cdae805bdd02b4f1c79c608d6a169832a%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636873871879416054&sdata=s9eIdSNlWZta0GaZQ7v3ipGYD8Z6r1SozPXCUkhL3J8%3D&reserved=0

John Leatherman
Office of Local Government
Department of Agricultural Economics
Kansas State University
223 Waters Hall
1603 Old Claflin Place
Manhattan, KS 66506

Phone: 785-532-4492
Fax: 785-532-6925
E-mail: jleat...@ksu.edu<mailto:jleat...@ksu.edu>
Web:
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2019 MCRSA conference call for papers

2019-02-05 Thread John Leatherman

I'm sorry for cross-posting.

Mid-Continent Regional Science Association
50th Annual Conference

~ June 4-6, 2019 ~ Madison, Wisconsin ~

Call for Papers

The deadline for abstract submission is April 1, 2019.

North Central Regional Center for Rural Development

Graduate Student Travel Grants

to the MCRSA Conference

Information about the MCRSA conference is at:

https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=www.mcrsa.org&data=02%7C01%7Ceconomicgeography-l%40listserv.uconn.edu%7C0c43dfdf6d0644d8f4b108d68b9c304b%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636849900278648177&sdata=yDOvCv61kjYCf90vIAGmYKvLOenbCjEp2B6qTtxld%2Bs%3D&reserved=0
John Leatherman
Office of Local Government
Department of Agricultural Economics
Kansas State University
223 Waters Hall
1603 Old Claflin Place
Manhattan, KS 66506

Phone: 785-532-4492
Fax: 785-532-6925
E-mail: jleat...@ksu.edu<mailto:jleat...@ksu.edu>
Web:
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PhD Funding Available

2018-10-15 Thread John Leatherman

On behalf of Sumei Zhang.

University of Louisville - PhD Funding Available (this Spring, classes starting 
January, 2019)
Contingent on final budgetary approval, the Ph.D program in Urban and Public 
Affairs at the University of Louisville has funding available for highly 
qualified candidates to begin studies this Spring, 2019 (early January).
Please contact Dr. David Imbroscio at 
imbros...@louisville.edu<mailto:imbros...@louisville.edu> or see the Urban and 
Public Affairs website for more information. The deadline for applications 
(including GRE scores and all other necessary materials) is November 15, 2018.

https://louisville.edu/upa/programs/phd/

Sumei Zhang, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Department of Urban and Public Affairs
University of Louisville


John Leatherman
Office of Local Government
Department of Agricultural Economics
Kansas State University
223 Waters Hall
1603 Old Claflin Place
Manhattan, KS 66506

Phone: 785-532-4492
Fax: 785-532-6925
E-mail: jleat...@ksu.edu<mailto:jleat...@ksu.edu>
Web: www.ksu-olg.info

MCRSA/IMPLAN Final Call for Papers

2018-03-28 Thread John Leatherman

Mid-Continent Regional Science Association
49th Annual Conference

IMPLAN National User's Conference
12th Biennial Conference

~ June 6-8, 2018 ~ Kansas City, Missouri ~

Final Call for Papers

The deadline for abstract submission is Monday April 2, 2018.

Please join us for the 49th annual conference of the Mid-Continent Regional 
Science and the 12th Biennial IMPLAN National User's Conference to be held at 
the InterContinental Kansas City at the Plaza Hotel in Kansas City, Missouri. 
The program committee welcomes papers on a wide range of topics relating to 
applied economics, planning, geography, business, public administration, 
sociology, and political science.

Hotel Information: The InterContinental Kansas City at the Plaza Hotel has just 
completed a $17 million renovation. The InterContinental is located in the 
Country Club Plaza, a lively shopping, dining and entertainment district. The 
conference-lodging rate is $159/night single and double. To receive this rate, 
reservations must be made by May 11, 2018.

IMPLAN Pre-Conference Workshops

IMPLAN will offer their Introductory Training Workshop Tuesday, June 5 and 
Wednesday June 6. IMPLAN also will offer a special four-hour Advanced IMPLAN 
Symposium during the morning, Wednesday, June 6. During the afternoon on 
Wednesday, June 6, IMPLAN will offer two consecutive 2-hour free demos of the 
new IMPLAN platform. Attendees will receive a free trial of the new platform. 
Registration and content information is found at the MCRSA Website.

2018 M. Jarvin Emerson Student Paper Competition
The deadline for submission is April 1, 2018

The Mid-Continent Regional Science Association announces the Student Paper 
Competition for our 2018 conference (June 6-8) in Kansas City, Missouri. All 
students enrolled in undergraduate or graduate degree programs as of January 1, 
2018 are eligible. Student papers dealing with all aspects of regional 
development, including cultural, physical and economic processes, are welcome. 
The first place winner will receive $1,000 and the M. Jarvin Emerson Award. The 
winning entry will also be published in the Association's journal, The Journal 
of Regional Analysis & Policy. Only papers authored solely by students (i.e., 
no faculty co-authored papers) will be eligible for the competition and 
resulting publication.


North Central Regional Center for Rural Development

Graduate Student Travel Grants

to the MCRSA Conference



The North Central Regional Center for Rural Development (NCRCRD) at Michigan 
State University is partnering with the MCRSA to strengthen research capacity 
in the North Central Region. We're doing so by offering a limited number of 
MCRSA conference travel grants to graduate students from NCRCRD member 
institutions. Students can request up to $500 to pay eligible travel-related 
expenses. Only M.S. and Ph.D. graduate students from NCRCRD-member institutions 
are eligible for these awards.

Information about the MCRSA/IMPLAN conference is at:

www.mcrsa.org<http://www.mcrsa.org>

John Leatherman
Office of Local Government
Department of Agricultural Economics
Kansas State University
223 Waters Hall
1603 Old Claflin Place
Manhattan, KS 66506

Phone: 785-532-4492
Fax: 785-532-6925
E-mail: jleat...@ksu.edu<mailto:jleat...@ksu.edu>
Web: www.ksu-olg.info

MCRSA/IMPLAN conference deadline approaching

2018-03-14 Thread John Leatherman

Mid-Continent Regional Science Association
49th Annual Conference

IMPLAN National User's Conference
12th Biennial Conference

~ June 6-8, 2018 ~ Kansas City, Missouri ~

Call for Papers

Please join us for the 49th annual conference of the Mid-Continent Regional 
Science and the 12th Biennial IMPLAN National User's Conference to be held at 
the InterContinental Kansas City at the Plaza Hotel in Kansas City, Missouri. 
The program committee welcomes papers on a wide range of topics relating to 
applied economics, planning, geography, business, public administration, 
sociology, and political science.

The deadline for abstract submission is April 1, 2018.

Hotel Information: The InterContinental Kansas City at the Plaza Hotel has just 
completed a $17 million renovation. The InterContinental is located in the 
Country Club Plaza, a lively shopping, dining and entertainment district. The 
conference-lodging rate is $159/night single and double. To receive this rate, 
reservations must be made by May 11, 2018.

IMPLAN Pre-Conference Workshops

IMPLAN will offer their Introductory Training Workshop Tuesday, June 5 and 
Wednesday June 6. IMPLAN also will offer a special four-hour Advanced IMPLAN 
Symposium during the morning, Wednesday, June 6. During the afternoon on 
Wednesday, June 6, IMPLAN will offer two consecutive 2-hour free demos of the 
new IMPLAN platform. Attendees will receive a free trial of the new platform. 
Registration and content information is found at the MCRSA Website.

2018 M. Jarvin Emerson Student Paper Competition
The deadline for submission is April 1, 2018

The Mid-Continent Regional Science Association announces the Student Paper 
Competition for our 2018 conference (June 6-8) in Kansas City, Missouri. All 
students enrolled in undergraduate or graduate degree programs as of January 1, 
2018 are eligible. Student papers dealing with all aspects of regional 
development, including cultural, physical and economic processes, are welcome. 
The first place winner will receive $1,000 and the M. Jarvin Emerson Award. The 
winning entry will also be published in the Association's journal, The Journal 
of Regional Analysis & Policy. Only papers authored solely by students (i.e., 
no faculty co-authored papers) will be eligible for the competition and 
resulting publication.


North Central Regional Center for Rural Development

Graduate Student Travel Grants

to the MCRSA Conference



The North Central Regional Center for Rural Development (NCRCRD) at Michigan 
State University is partnering with the MCRSA to strengthen research capacity 
in the North Central Region. We're doing so by offering a limited number of 
MCRSA conference travel grants to graduate students from NCRCRD member 
institutions. Students can request up to $500 to pay eligible travel-related 
expenses. Only M.S. and Ph.D. graduate students from NCRCRD-member institutions 
are eligible for these awards.

Information about the MCRSA/IMPLAN conference is at:

www.mcrsa.org
John Leatherman
Office of Local Government
Department of Agricultural Economics
Kansas State University
223 Waters Hall
1603 Old Claflin Place
Manhattan, KS 66506

Phone: 785-532-4492
Fax: 785-532-6925
E-mail: jleat...@ksu.edu<mailto:jleat...@ksu.edu>
Web: www.ksu-olg.info

JRAP 47(2) now available

2018-03-08 Thread John Leatherman

The Journal of Regional Analysis & Policy
Volume 47, Number 2
Regular Articles:
Immigrants, Self-Employment, and Growth in American 
Cities.<http://www.jrap-journal.org/pastvolumes/2010/v47/jrap_v47_n2_a1_carpenter_loveridge.pdf>
JRAP 47(2): 100-109.
Craig Wesley Carpenter and Scott Loveridge
Globalization, Institutions, and Income 
Convergence.<http://www.jrap-journal.org/pastvolumes/2010/v47/jrap_v47_n2_a2_harger_etal.pdf>
JRAP 47(2): 110-125.
Kaitlyn Harger, Andrew T. Young, and Joshua Hall
Geographic Accessibility to Hospitals in the United States:
Rurality and Insurance Coverage 
.<http://www.jrap-journal.org/pastvolumes/2010/v47/jrap_v47_n2_a3_sidibe_burkey.pdf>
JRAP 47(2): 126-136.
Mariama O. Sidibe and Mark L. Burkey
An Expanded Look into the Role of Economic Diversity on 
Unemployment.<http://www.jrap-journal.org/pastvolumes/2010/v47/jrap_v47_n2_a4_thorvaldson_squibb.pdf>
JRAP 47(2): 137-153.
Jennifer Thorvaldson and James Squibb III
More Money for Schools: Education Tax Referenda's Rural-Urban 
Divide.<http://www.jrap-journal.org/pastvolumes/2010/v47/jrap_v47_n2_a5_yadavalli_etal.pdf>
JRAP 47(2): 154-163.
Anita Yadavalli, Brigitte S. Waldorf, and Raymond J.G.M. Florax
Potential Economic Impacts of Inter-regional Water Sales Under Two Texas 
Aquifer 
Scenarios.<http://www.jrap-journal.org/pastvolumes/2010/v47/jrap_v47_n2_a6_dudensing.pdf>
JRAP 47(2): 164-175.
Rebekka Dudensing
Impact Analysis of the Walnut Creek Intensive Groundwater Use Control 
Area.<http://www.jrap-journal.org/pastvolumes/2010/v47/jrap_v47_n2_a7_golden_leatherman.pdf>
JRAP 47(2): 176-187.
Bill B. Golden and John C. Leatherman
The Importance of Regional Analysis in Evaluating Agricultural Water 
Conservation 
Strategies.<http://www.jrap-journal.org/pastvolumes/2010/v47/jrap_v47_n2_a8_guerrero_etal.pdf>
JRAP 47(2): 188-198.
Bridget Guerrero, Steve Amosson, Shyam Nair, and Thomas Marek


John Leatherman
Office of Local Government
Department of Agricultural Economics
Kansas State University
223 Waters Hall
1603 Old Claflin Place
Manhattan, KS 66506

Phone: 785-532-4492
Fax: 785-532-6925
E-mail: jleat...@ksu.edu<mailto:jleat...@ksu.edu>
Web: www.ksu-olg.info<http://www.ksu-olg.info/>

MCRSA/IMPLAN conference

2018-02-21 Thread John Leatherman

Mid-Continent Regional Science Association
49th Annual Conference

IMPLAN National User's Conference
12th Biennial Conference

~ June 6-8, 2018 ~ Kansas City, Missouri ~

Call for Papers

Please join us for the 49th annual conference of the Mid-Continent Regional 
Science and the 12th Biennial IMPLAN National User's Conference to be held at 
the InterContinental Kansas City at the Plaza Hotel in Kansas City, Missouri. 
The program committee welcomes papers on a wide range of topics relating to 
applied economics, planning, geography, business, public administration, 
sociology, and political science.

The deadline for abstract submission is April 1, 2018.

Hotel Information: The InterContinental Kansas City at the Plaza Hotel has just 
completed a $17 million renovation. The InterContinental is located in the 
Country Club Plaza, a lively shopping, dining and entertainment district. The 
conference-lodging rate is $159/night single and double. To receive this rate, 
reservations must be made by May 11, 2018.

IMPLAN Pre-Conference Workshops

IMPLAN will offer their Introductory Training Workshop Tuesday, June 5 and 
Wednesday June 6. IMPLAN also will offer a special four-hour Advanced IMPLAN 
Symposium during the morning, Wednesday, June 6. During the afternoon on 
Wednesday, June 6, IMPLAN will offer two consecutive 2-hour free demos of the 
new IMPLAN platform. Attendees will receive a free trial of the new platform. 
Registration and content information is found at the MCRSA Website.

2018 M. Jarvin Emerson Student Paper Competition
The deadline for submission is April 1, 2018

The Mid-Continent Regional Science Association announces the Student Paper 
Competition for our 2018 conference (June 6-8) in Kansas City, Missouri. All 
students enrolled in undergraduate or graduate degree programs as of January 1, 
2018 are eligible. Student papers dealing with all aspects of regional 
development, including cultural, physical and economic processes, are welcome. 
The first place winner will receive $1,000 and the M. Jarvin Emerson Award. The 
winning entry will also be published in the Association's journal, The Journal 
of Regional Analysis & Policy. Only papers authored solely by students (i.e., 
no faculty co-authored papers) will be eligible for the competition and 
resulting publication.


North Central Regional Center for Rural Development

Graduate Student Travel Grants

to the MCRSA Conference



The North Central Regional Center for Rural Development (NCRCRD) at Michigan 
State University is partnering with the MCRSA to strengthen research capacity 
in the North Central Region. We're doing so by offering a limited number of 
MCRSA conference travel grants to graduate students from NCRCRD member 
institutions. Students can request up to $500 to pay eligible travel-related 
expenses. Only M.S. and Ph.D. graduate students from NCRCRD-member institutions 
are eligible for these awards.

Information about the MCRSA/IMPLAN conference is at:

www.mcrsa.org

John Leatherman
Office of Local Government
Department of Agricultural Economics
Kansas State University
223 Waters Hall
1603 Old Claflin Place
Manhattan, KS 66506

Phone: 785-532-4492
Fax: 785-532-6925
E-mail: jleat...@ksu.edu<mailto:jleat...@ksu.edu>
Web: www.ksu-olg.info

MCRSA/IMPLAN conference

2017-12-15 Thread John Leatherman

Mid-Continent Regional Science Association
49th Annual Conference

IMPLAN National User's Conference
12th Biennial Conference

~ June 6-8, 2018 ~ Kansas City, Missouri ~

Call for Papers

Please join us for the 49th annual conference of the Mid-Continent Regional 
Science and the 12th Biennial IMPLAN National User's Conference to be held at 
the InterContinental Kansas City at the Plaza Hotel in Kansas City, Missouri. 
The program committee welcomes papers on a wide range of topics relating to 
applied economics, planning, geography, business, public administration 
sociology, and political science.

The deadline for abstract submission is April 1, 2018.

Hotel Information: The InterContinental Kansas City at the Plaza Hotel has just 
completed a $17 million renovation. The InterContinental is located in the 
Country Club Plaza, a lively shopping, dining and entertainment district. The 
conference-lodging rate is $159/night single and double. To receive this rate, 
reservations must be made by May 11, 2018.

IMPLAN Pre-Conference Workshops

IMPLAN will offer their Introductory Training Workshop Tuesday, June 5 and 
Wednesday June 6. IMPLAN also will offer a special four-hour Advanced IMPAN 
Symposium during the morning, Wednesday, June 6. During the afternoon on 
Wednesday, June 6, IMPLAN will offer two consecutive 2-hour free demos of the 
new IMPLAN platform. Attendees will receive a free trial of the new platform. 
Registration and content information is found at the MCRSA Website.

2018 M. Jarvin Emerson Student Paper Competition
The deadline for submission is April 1, 2018

The Mid-Continent Regional Science Association announces the Student Paper 
Competition for our 2018 conference (June 6-8) in Kansas City, Missouri. All 
students enrolled in undergraduate or graduate degree programs as of January 1, 
2018 are eligible. Student papers dealing with all aspects of regional 
development, including cultural, physical and economic processes, are welcome. 
The first place winner will receive $1,000 and the M. Jarvin Emerson Award. The 
winning entry will also be published in the Association's journal, The Journal 
of Regional Analysis & Policy. Only papers authored solely by students (i.e., 
no faculty co-authored papers) will be eligible for the competition and 
resulting publication.


North Central Regional Center for Rural Development

Graduate Student Travel Grants

to the MCRSA Conference



The North Central Regional Center for Rural Development (NCRCRD) at Michigan 
State University is partnering with the MCRSA to strengthen research capacity 
in the North Central Region. We're doing so by offering a limited number of 
MCRSA conference travel grants to graduate students from NCRCRD member 
institutions. Students can request up to $500 to pay eligible travel-related 
expenses. Only M.S. and Ph.D. graduate students from NCRCRD-member institutions 
are eligible for these awards.

Information about the MCRSA/IMPLAN conference is at:

www.mcrsa.org
John Leatherman
Office of Local Government
Department of Agricultural Economics
Kansas State University
223 Waters Hall
1603 Old Claflin Place
Manhattan, KS 66506

Phone: 785-532-4492
Fax: 785-532-6925
E-mail: jleat...@ksu.edu<mailto:jleat...@ksu.edu>
Web: www.ksu-olg.info

Current issue of The Journal of Regional Analysis & Policy

2017-09-11 Thread John Leatherman

On behalf of David Sorenson.

[cid:image001.png@01D32B16.7EA2F500]
Volume 47, Number 1 (Table of Contents and 
Frontmatter<http://www.jrap-journal.org/pastvolumes/2010/v47/jrap_v47_n1_frontmatter.pdf>)
Regular Articles:
The Spillover Effect of Ethnic Heterogeneity on Per-Pupil 
Expenditures.<http://www.jrap-journal.org/pastvolumes/2010/v47/jrap_v47_n1_a1_ajilore.pdf>
JRAP 47(1): 1-11.
Olugbenga Ajilore
State Taxes and Manufacturing Productivity: A Case Study of 
Arkansas.<http://www.jrap-journal.org/pastvolumes/2010/v47/jrap_v47_n1_a2_bundrick.pdf>
JRAP 47(1): 12-28.
Jacob Bundrick
Regional Implications of the Great 
Recession.<http://www.jrap-journal.org/pastvolumes/2010/v47/jrap_v47_n1_a3_connaughton_swartz.pdf>
JRAP 47(1): 29-43.
John E. Connaughton and Caroline Swartz
The Role of the Housing Supply and the Regulatory Environment in Economic 
Growth of Micropolitan Statistical 
Areas.<http://www.jrap-journal.org/pastvolumes/2010/v47/jrap_v47_n1_a4_davidsson_cortes.pdf>
JRAP 47(1): 44-56.
Michael Davidsson and Bienvenido Cortes
Regional Business Cycles in Canada: A Regime-Switching VAR 
Approach.<http://www.jrap-journal.org/pastvolumes/2010/v47/jrap_v47_n1_a5_lange.pdf>
JRAP 47(1): 57-74.
Ronald H. Lange
Modelling Local Food Policy and Greenhouse Gas Emission Due to 
Transportation.<http://www.jrap-journal.org/pastvolumes/2010/v47/jrap_v47_n1_a6_lee_etal.pdf>
JRAP 47(1): 75-87.
Gi-Eu Lee, Steven R. Miller, and Scott Loveridge
Economic Freedom and Emotional 
Well-Being.<http://www.jrap-journal.org/pastvolumes/2010/v47/jrap_v47_n1_a7_nikolaev_bennett.pdf>
JRAP 47(1): 88-99.
Boris Nikolaev and Daniel L. Bennett




John Leatherman
Office of Local Government
Department of Agricultural Economics
Kansas State University
223 Waters Hall
1603 Old Claflin Place
Manhattan, KS 66506

Phone: 785-532-4492
Fax: 785-532-6925
E-mail: jleat...@ksu.edu<mailto:jleat...@ksu.edu>
Web: www.ksu-olg.info<http://www.ksu-olg.info/>

FW: Water and Regional Science at 2018 UF Water Symposium: Solicitation of Interest

2017-08-11 Thread John Leatherman

On behalf of Christa Court.

John Leatherman

From: Court,Christa [mailto:cco...@ufl.edu]
Sent: Friday, August 11, 2017 9:10 AM
To: John Leatherman 
Subject: Water and Regional Science at 2018 UF Water Symposium: Solicitation of 
Interest

Hi John,

The Southern Regional Science Association is sponsoring the 2018 University of 
Florida Water Symposium, hosted by the UF Water Institute in an effort to bring 
more attention to social science aspects of water-related issues. Details can 
be found in the solicitation of interest below. Could you potentially 
distribute this announcement via the MCRSA distribution list? The more 
water-related regional science submissions, the merrier!
Thank you in advance,
Christa
Christa D. Court, Ph.D.
Assistant Scientist and Assistant Director of the Economic Impact Analysis 
Program
University of Florida-Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences
Food and Resource Economics Department
Gainesville, Florida
Tel 352-294-7675
cco...@ufl.edu<mailto:cco...@ufl.edu>

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Water and Regional Science
at 2018 UF Water Institute Symposium

The 6th biennial University of Florida Water Institute Symposium, held in 
Gainesville, FL on February 6-7, 2018, will bring together individuals from a 
broad range of disciplines and organizations to explore water issues from 
multiple perspectives. The Symposium, titled "Sustainable Water Resources: 
Complex Challenges, Integrated Solutions - Shaping our Water Future", will 
focus on current water use, conservation, restoration, and adaptation efforts 
and challenges while envisioning ways of sustaining our water systems. 
Innovative science, technology, cultural, policy, and management solutions will 
be explored through presentations, poster sessions and panels in the following 
areas:

  *   Drivers of social, hydrologic, ecologic, and economic change
  *   Impacts to coastal, surface water, spring, and aquifer systems
  *   Tradeoffs among use, conservation, restoration, and adaptation
  *   Solutions through science, technology, cultural, policy, and management 
approaches
This year, the Symposium will include a Special Session/Panel Session on Water 
and Regional Science, sponsored by the Southern Regional Science Association 
(SRSA) and organized by Christa Court. Economic prosperity, quality of life, 
and the environment are all inextricably linked by water. Availability, 
quality, and use of water are regional by nature and though interregional trade 
in water is possible, regional variations in natural and historical resource 
allocations will continue to play roles in regional development and will likely 
become more important over time. Absent improvements in water management and 
efficiency improvements related to water use, additional stress on water 
resources might lead to reduced economic development potential (even the 
possibility of negative growth), poorer quality of life, and environmental 
hazards across regions within the U.S. and around the world. The 
interdisciplinary field of regional science – with its focus on the important 
roles of local and regional processes to socioeconomic performance and 
sustainability, its explicit treatment of spatial relationships, and its 
increasing attention devoted to modeling the linkages between the human system 
and the environment – is ideally suited to contribute high quality, policy 
relevant research on water.

One session within the Symposium will include an introductory presentation that 
will introduce the field of regional science and its potential for 
contributions to water-related research to Symposium participants, select 
regional science research presentations, and a briefing on plans for a special 
issue on water within SRSA’s official journal, the Review of Regional Studies. 
All additional accepted regional science presentations will be interwoven 
throughout other interdisciplinary sessions according to the research topic 
area.  During abstract submission, potential SRSA participants will be asked to 
identify “SRSA Submission” at the beginning of their abstract so that accepted 
abstracts can be easily identified by Symposium participants. Student poster 
submissions are also encouraged and will be eligible for the three “Best 
Poster” awards and a prize of $1,000.

Dates of Interest:

* Call for abstracts

August 18, 2017

* Abstract submission deadline

October 12, 2017

* Online registration opens

November 10, 2017

* Early registration deadline

January 7, 2018

* 6th Biennial Water Symposium

February 6-7, 2018

SRSA members that are interested in this opportunity are encouraged to contact 
Christa Court at cco...@ufl.edu<mailto:cco...@ufl.edu> for additional 
information and to be added to the mailing list for distribution of the 
offic

FW: Economic Development Specialist position

2017-06-28 Thread John Leatherman

On behalf of Jason Jolley.

John Leatherman
Department of Agricultural Economics
Kansas State University

From: Jolley, Jason [mailto:jolle...@ohio.edu]
Sent: Wednesday, June 28, 2017 3:46 PM
To: Jolley, Jason 
Subject: Economic Development Specialist position

Colleagues:

I am writing to ask that you share this open position with recent master’s 
degree graduates desiring a career in economic development. We are losing our 
Economic Development Specialist to a Ph.D. program and searching for a 
replacement. It is possible that the one-year of work experience can include 
graduate assistantship/internship work, so that should not be a deterrent to 
applicants. Please share on relevant listservs too.

https://www.ohiouniversityjobs.com/postings/23269

Best,

Jason

The Economic Development Specialist will conduct applied research on community 
and economic development projects in conjunction with the supervisor, 
professional staff, and students. Position duties include using common economic 
development analytical techniques to compile and analyze publicly-available 
economic, demographic, industry, and occupational data; conduct industry 
cluster analysis; and conduct economic impact analyses and other research using 
common economics-based statistical techniques. Strong academic and professional 
writing skills are required to contribute to research reports. The position 
will assist the supervisor and other faculty and staff with writing grant 
proposals and managing projects. Experience with research and practice grounded 
in economic concepts and their application in a rural area is preferred.

Research duties include compiling and analyzing economic, demographic, 
industry, and occupational trend data using common economic development 
techniques, including, but not limited to calculation of location quotients, 
industry cluster analysis, shift-share analysis, retail pull factors 
calculation, skillshed analysis, and economic forecasting based on 
publicly-available data such as U.S. Census Bureau, Bureau of Labor Statistics, 
Bureau of Economic Analysis, and similar data sources. This position will also 
collaborate with economic development project leaders, staff, and students on 
economic and community development projects as assigned; assist with managing 
multiple projects; write grant applications, project reports; and prepare and 
deliver presentations.

This position is based at Ohio University’s Athens campus.

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. This is a grant 
funded position and is available immediately after the search.

--
OHIO UNIVERSITY
Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Affairs
G. Jason Jolley, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor and MPA Director
Building 21, The Ridges, Room 215
1 Ohio University
Athens OH 45701-2979
T: 740.593.9797
F: 740.593.4393
jolle...@ohio.edu
www.ohio.edu/voinovichschool<http://www.ohio.edu/voinovichschool>

MCRSA Call for Editors

2017-05-17 Thread John Leatherman

The Executive Committee of the Mid-Continent Regional Science Association 
(MCRSA) is accepting applications for Editor-in-Chief of The Journal of 
Regional Analysis & Policy.  The Journal is the scholarly publication of the 
MCRSA and is a web-based open-access journal at http://www.jrap-journal.org/.

The official term for the new Editor-in-Chief (EIC) (or co-editors) will 
commence in January 2018 (the editorial transition will start in summer/fall 
2017) and is for five years (until December 2023) with a possible reappointment 
of up to an additional five years.

The Journal of Regional Analysis & Policy (JRAP) publishes high quality 
regional science manuscripts that are theory-based, empirically sound, and 
policy-relevant. The Journal's primary audience is regional scientists from 
economics, geography, political science, planning, sociology, and related 
disciplines that merit the attention of regional scientists. The Journal 
publishes two issues per year, but will occasionally publish a special issue or 
themed issue. JRAP currently ranks in approximately the 72nd percentile among 
journals listed in Research Papers in Economics (RePec) and aspires to a 
continued trajectory of higher impact.

Applications are due by June 1, 2017. The full announcement is attached.

The MCRSA extends its sincere appreciation to Dr. Richard Cebula for his many 
years of dedicated service as JRAP Editor-in-Chief, for his success in 
elevating the stature of the Journal, and for his many contributions to the 
broader discipline of Regional Science.

Please feel free to contact Steve Deller 
(scdel...@wisc.edu<mailto:scdel...@wisc.edu>) or me if you have any questions.

John Leatherman
MCRSA Executive Director

Department of Agricultural Economics
Kansas State University
223 Waters Hall
1603 Old Claflin Place
Manhattan, KS 66506

Phone: 785-532-4492
Fax: 785-532-6925
E-mail: jleat...@ksu.edu<mailto:jleat...@ksu.edu>
Web: www.ksu-olg.info



MCRSA Call for Editors 2017.pdf
Description: MCRSA Call for Editors 2017.pdf

Final call for MCRSA conference

2017-04-03 Thread John Leatherman

Today is the deadline to submit research presentation proposals.

Mid-Continent Regional Science Association
48th Annual Conference

~ June 7-9, 2017 ~ Toledo, Ohio ~

Call for Papers

Please join us for the 48th annual conference of the Mid-Continent Regional 
Science to be held at the Renaissance Toledo Downtown Hotel in Toledo, Ohio. 
The program committee welcomes papers on a wide range of topics relating to 
applied economics, planning, geography, business, public administration, 
sociology, and political science.

The deadline for abstract submission is Monday, April 3, 2017.

Hotel Information: The Renaissance Toledo Downtown Hotel is undergoing a 
complete renovation. Everything will be new. The Renaissance is downtown near 
the river walk, and many restaurants and cultural attractions. The 
conference-lodging rate is $149/night single and double. To receive this rate, 
reservations must be made by May 6, 2017.

2017 M. Jarvin Emerson Student Paper Competition
The deadline for submission is Monday, April 3, 2017

The Mid-Continent Regional Science Association announces the Student Paper 
Competition for our 2017 conference (June 7-9) in Toledo, Ohio. All students 
enrolled in undergraduate or graduate degree programs as of January 1, 2017 are 
eligible. Student papers dealing with all aspects of regional development, 
including cultural, physical and economic processes, are welcome. The first 
place winner will receive $1,000 and the M. Jarvin Emerson Award. The winning 
entry will also be published in the Association's journal, The Journal of 
Regional Analysis & Policy. Only papers authored solely by students (i.e., no 
faculty co-authored papers) will be eligible for the competition and resulting 
publication.


North Central Regional Center for Rural Development

Graduate Student Travel Grants

to the MCRSA Conference

The North Central Regional Center for Rural Development (NCRCRD) at Michigan 
State University is partnering with the MCRSA to strengthen research capacity 
in the North Central Region. We're doing so by offering a limited number of 
MCRSA conference travel grants to graduate students from NCRCRD-member 
institutions. Students can request up to $500 to pay eligible travel-related 
expenses. Only M.S. and Ph.D. graduate students from NCRCRD-member institutions 
are eligible for these awards.



Take Me Out to the Ballgame



The Toledo Mud Hens are the AAA affiliate of the Detroit Tigers. They are in 
town during the MCRSA conference. Their downtown stadium is a 10-minute walk 
from the hotel. The game is Thursday evening, June 8. Cost is $12. We'll 
purchase tickets in advance and go as a group.



Information about the MCRSA annual conference:

www.mcrsa.org

John Leatherman
Office of Local Government
Department of Agricultural Economics
Kansas State University
223 Waters Hall
1603 Old Claflin Place
Manhattan, KS 66506

Phone: 785-532-4492
Fax: 785-532-6925
E-mail: jleat...@ksu.edu<mailto:jleat...@ksu.edu>
Web: www.ksu-olg.info

MCRSA Call for Editors

2017-03-28 Thread John Leatherman

The Executive Committee of the Mid-Continent Regional Science Association 
(MCRSA) is accepting applications for Editor-in-Chief of The Journal of 
Regional Analysis & Policy.  The Journal is the scholarly publication of the 
MCRSA and is a web-based open-access journal at http://www.jrap-journal.org/.

The official term for the new Editor-in-Chief (EIC) (or co-editors) will 
commence in January 2018 (the editorial transition will start in summer/fall 
2017) and is for five years (until December 2023) with a possible reappointment 
of up to an additional five years.

The Journal of Regional Analysis & Policy (JRAP) publishes high quality 
regional science manuscripts that are theory-based, empirically sound, and 
policy-relevant. The Journal's primary audience is regional scientists from 
economics, geography, political science, planning, sociology, and related 
disciplines that merit the attention of regional scientists. The Journal 
publishes two issues per year, but will occasionally publish a special issue or 
themed issue. JRAP currently ranks in approximately the 72nd percentile among 
journals listed in Research Papers in Economics (RePec) and aspires to a 
continued trajectory of higher impact.

Applications are due by June 1, 2017. The full announcement is attached.

The MCRSA extends its sincere appreciation to Dr. Richard Cebula for his many 
years of dedicated service as JRAP Editor-in-Chief, for his success in 
elevating the stature of the Journal, and for his many contributions to the 
broader discipline of Regional Science.

Please feel free to contact Steve Deller 
(scdel...@wisc.edu<mailto:scdel...@wisc.edu>) or me if you have any questions.

John Leatherman
MCRSA Executive Director

Department of Agricultural Economics
Kansas State University
223 Waters Hall
1603 Old Claflin Place
Manhattan, KS 66506

Phone: 785-532-4492
Fax: 785-532-6925
E-mail: jleat...@ksu.edu<mailto:jleat...@ksu.edu>
Web: www.ksu-olg.info



MCRSA Call for Editors 2017.pdf
Description: MCRSA Call for Editors 2017.pdf

MCRSA conference deadline approaching

2017-03-27 Thread John Leatherman

Given that April 1 falls on Saturday, we will accept paper/presentation 
proposals through the end of business Monday, April 3, 2017.

Mid-Continent Regional Science Association
48th Annual Conference

~ June 7-9, 2017 ~ Toledo, Ohio ~

Call for Papers

Please join us for the 48th annual conference of the Mid-Continent Regional 
Science to be held at the Renaissance Toledo Downtown Hotel in Toledo, Ohio. 
The program committee welcomes papers on a wide range of topics relating to 
applied economics, planning, geography, business, public administration, 
sociology, and political science.

The deadline for abstract submission is Monday, April 3, 2017.

Hotel Information: The Renaissance Toledo Downtown Hotel is undergoing a 
complete renovation. Everything will be new. The Renaissance is downtown near 
the river walk, and many restaurants and cultural attractions. The 
conference-lodging rate is $149/night single and double. To receive this rate, 
reservations must be made by May 6, 2017.

2017 M. Jarvin Emerson Student Paper Competition
The deadline for submission is Monday, April 3, 2017

The Mid-Continent Regional Science Association announces the Student Paper 
Competition for our 2017 conference (June 7-9) in Toledo, Ohio. All students 
enrolled in undergraduate or graduate degree programs as of January 1, 2017 are 
eligible. Student papers dealing with all aspects of regional development, 
including cultural, physical and economic processes, are welcome. The first 
place winner will receive $1,000 and the M. Jarvin Emerson Award. The winning 
entry will also be published in the Association's journal, The Journal of 
Regional Analysis & Policy. Only papers authored solely by students (i.e., no 
faculty co-authored papers) will be eligible for the competition and resulting 
publication.


North Central Regional Center for Rural Development

Graduate Student Travel Grants

to the MCRSA Conference

The North Central Regional Center for Rural Development (NCRCRD) at Michigan 
State University is partnering with the MCRSA to strengthen research capacity 
in the North Central Region. We're doing so by offering a limited number of 
MCRSA conference travel grants to graduate students from NCRCRD-member 
institutions. Students can request up to $500 to pay eligible travel-related 
expenses. Only M.S. and Ph.D. graduate students from NCRCRD-member institutions 
are eligible for these awards.



Take Me Out to the Ballgame



The Toledo Mud Hens are the AAA affiliate of the Detroit Tigers. They are in 
town during the MCRSA conference. Their downtown stadium is a 10-minute walk 
from the hotel. The game is Thursday evening, June 8. Cost is $12. We'll 
purchase tickets in advance and go as a group.



Information about the MCRSA annual conference:

www.mcrsa.org

John Leatherman
Office of Local Government
Department of Agricultural Economics
Kansas State University
223 Waters Hall
1603 Old Claflin Place
Manhattan, KS 66506

Phone: 785-532-4492
Fax: 785-532-6925
E-mail: jleat...@ksu.edu<mailto:jleat...@ksu.edu>
Web: www.ksu-olg.info

MCRSA conference deadline April 1

2017-03-16 Thread John Leatherman

Mid-Continent Regional Science Association
48th Annual Conference

~ June 7-9, 2017 ~ Toledo, Ohio ~

Call for Papers

Please join us for the 48th annual conference of the Mid-Continent Regional 
Science to be held at the Renaissance Toledo Downtown Hotel in Toledo, Ohio. 
The program committee welcomes papers on a wide range of topics relating to 
applied economics, planning, geography, business, public administration, 
sociology, and political science.

The deadline for abstract submission is April 1, 2017.

Hotel Information: The Renaissance Toledo Downtown Hotel is undergoing a 
complete renovation. Everything will be new. The Renaissance is downtown near 
the river walk, and many restaurants and cultural attractions. The 
conference-lodging rate is $149/night single and double. To receive this rate, 
reservations must be made by May 6, 2017.

2017 M. Jarvin Emerson Student Paper Competition
The deadline for submission is April 1, 2017

The Mid-Continent Regional Science Association announces the Student Paper 
Competition for our 2017 conference (June 7-9) in Toledo, Ohio. All students 
enrolled in undergraduate or graduate degree programs as of January 1, 2017 are 
eligible. Student papers dealing with all aspects of regional development, 
including cultural, physical and economic processes, are welcome. The first 
place winner will receive $1,000 and the M. Jarvin Emerson Award. The winning 
entry will also be published in the Association's journal, The Journal of 
Regional Analysis & Policy. Only papers authored solely by students (i.e., no 
faculty co-authored papers) will be eligible for the competition and resulting 
publication.


North Central Regional Center for Rural Development

Graduate Student Travel Grants

to the MCRSA Conference

The North Central Regional Center for Rural Development (NCRCRD) at Michigan 
State University is partnering with the MCRSA to strengthen research capacity 
in the North Central Region. We're doing so by offering a limited number of 
MCRSA conference travel grants to graduate students from NCRCRD-member 
institutions. Students can request up to $500 to pay eligible travel-related 
expenses. Only M.S. and Ph.D. graduate students from NCRCRD-member institutions 
are eligible for these awards.



Take Me Out to the Ballgame



The Toledo Mud Hens are the AAA affiliate of the Detroit Tigers. They are in 
town during the MCRSA conference. Their downtown stadium is a 10-minute walk 
from the hotel. The game is Thursday evening, June 8. Cost is $12. We'll 
purchase tickets in advance and go as a group.



Information about the MCRSA annual conference:

www.mcrsa.org

John Leatherman
Office of Local Government
Department of Agricultural Economics
Kansas State University
223 Waters Hall
1603 Old Claflin Place
Manhattan, KS 66506

Phone: 785-532-4492
Fax: 785-532-6925
E-mail: jleat...@ksu.edu<mailto:jleat...@ksu.edu>
Web: www.ksu-olg.info

New Issue of JRAP

2017-03-03 Thread John Leatherman

I am pleased to announce that Volume 46, Issue 2 of The Journal of Regional 
Analysis & Policy has been posted to the http://www.jrap-journal.org/ website.  
The final Table of Contents can be found below.

Dave Sorenson




Exploring the Role of Unearned and Non-Wage Income on Regional Income 
Convergence

Ryan D. James and Harrison S. Campbell, Jr.



Convergence in Venture Capital Investments: Evidence from a Panel of 18 US 
Regions

T. Parker Ballinger, Wendy Habegger, Clifton T. Jones, and Mark A. Thompson



An Analysis of the Economic Impacts of Big-Box Stores on a Community's Retail 
Sector: Evidence from Maine

Emily A. Freedman, James C. McConnon, Jr., Gary L. Hunt, and Todd M. Gabe



Residential Electricity Demand in El Paso

Thomas M. Fullerton, Jr., David R. Macias, and Adam G. Walke



Corruption and Voter Turnout: A Spatial Econometric Approach

Donald J. Lacombe, R. Morris Coats, William F. Shughart II, and Gökhan Karahan



A Short Empirical Note on State Misery Indexes

Ryan H. Murphy



A Regional Tale of Two Income Taxes

Jerome Segura III



U.S. Shadow Economies, Corruption, and Entrepreneurship: State-level Spatial 
Relations
Travis Wiseman



John Leatherman
Office of Local Government
Department of Agricultural Economics
Kansas State University
223 Waters Hall
1603 Old Claflin Place
Manhattan, KS 66506

Phone: 785-532-4492
Fax: 785-532-6925
E-mail: jleat...@ksu.edu<mailto:jleat...@ksu.edu>
Web: www.ksu-olg.info

MCRSA call for papers

2017-02-28 Thread John Leatherman

Mid-Continent Regional Science Association
48th Annual Conference

~ June 7-9, 2017 ~ Toledo, Ohio ~

Call for Papers

Please join us for the 48th annual conference of the Mid-Continent Regional 
Science to be held at the Renaissance Toledo Downtown Hotel in Toledo, Ohio. 
The program committee welcomes papers on a wide range of topics relating to 
applied economics, planning, geography, business, public administration 
sociology, and political science.

The deadline for abstract submission is April 1, 2017.

Hotel Information: The Renaissance Toledo Downtown Hotel is undergoing a 
complete renovation. Everything will be new. The Renaissance is downtown near 
the river walk, and many restaurants and cultural attractions. The 
conference-lodging rate is $149/night single and double. To receive this rate, 
reservations must be made by May 6, 2017.

2017 M. Jarvin Emerson Student Paper Competition
The deadline for submission is April 1, 2017

The Mid-Continent Regional Science Association announces the Student Paper 
Competition for our 2017 conference (June 7-9) in Toledo, Ohio. All students 
enrolled in undergraduate or graduate degree programs as of January 1, 2017 are 
eligible. Student papers dealing with all aspects of regional development, 
including cultural, physical and economic processes, are welcome. The first 
place winner will receive $1,000 and the M. Jarvin Emerson Award. The winning 
entry will also be published in the Association's journal, The Journal of 
Regional Analysis & Policy. Only papers authored solely by students (i.e., no 
faculty co-authored papers) will be eligible for the competition and resulting 
publication.


North Central Regional Center for Rural Development

Graduate Student Travel Grants

to the

MCRSA Conference in Toledo, OH - June 7-9, 2017

The North Central Regional Center for Rural Development (NCRCRD) at Michigan 
State University is partnering with the MCRSA to strengthen research capacity 
in the North Central Region. We're doing so by offering a limited number of 
MCRSA conference travel grants to graduate students from NCRCRD member 
institutions. Students can request up to $500 to pay eligible travel-related 
expenses. Only M.S. and Ph.D. graduate students from NCRCRD-member institutions 
are eligible for these awards.

Information about the MCRSA annual conference is at:

www.mcrsa.org

John Leatherman
Office of Local Government
Department of Agricultural Economics
Kansas State University
223 Waters Hall
1603 Old Claflin Place
Manhattan, KS 66506

Phone: 785-532-4492
Fax: 785-532-6925
E-mail: jleat...@ksu.edu<mailto:jleat...@ksu.edu>
Web: www.ksu-olg.info

2017 MCRSA conference call for papers

2017-02-06 Thread John Leatherman

Mid-Continent Regional Science Association
48th Annual Conference

~ June 7-9, 2017 ~ Toledo, Ohio ~

Call for Papers

Please join us for the 48th annual conference of the Mid-Continent Regional 
Science to be held at the Renaissance Toledo Downtown Hotel in Toledo, Ohio. 
The program committee welcomes papers on a wide range of topics relating to 
applied economics, planning, geography, business, public administration 
sociology, and political science.

The deadline for abstract submission is April 1, 2017.

Hotel Information: The Renaissance Toledo Downtown Hotel is undergoing a 
complete renovation. Everything will be new. The Renaissance is downtown near 
the river walk, and many restaurants and cultural attractions. The 
conference-lodging rate is $149/night single and double. To receive this rate, 
reservations must be made by May 6, 2017.

2017 M. Jarvin Emerson Student Paper Competition
The deadline for submission is April 1, 2017

The Mid-Continent Regional Science Association announces the Student Paper 
Competition for our 2017 conference (June 7-9) in Toledo, Ohio. All students 
enrolled in undergraduate or graduate degree programs as of January 1, 2017 are 
eligible. Student papers dealing with all aspects of regional development, 
including cultural, physical and economic processes, are welcome. The first 
place winner will receive $1,000 and the M. Jarvin Emerson Award. The winning 
entry will also be published in the Association's journal, The Journal of 
Regional Analysis & Policy. Only papers authored solely by students (i.e., no 
faculty co-authored papers) will be eligible for the competition and resulting 
publication.


North Central Regional Center for Rural Development

Graduate Student Travel Grants

to the

MCRSA Conference in Toledo, OH - June 7-9, 2017

The North Central Regional Center for Rural Development (NCRCRD) at Michigan 
State University is partnering with the MCRSA to strengthen research capacity 
in the North Central Region. We're doing so by offering a limited number of 
MCRSA conference travel grants to graduate students from NCRCRD member 
institutions. Students can request up to $500 to pay eligible travel-related 
expenses. Only M.S. and Ph.D. graduate students from NCRCRD-member institutions 
are eligible for these awards.

Information about the MCRSA annual conference is at:

www.mcrsa.org
John Leatherman
Office of Local Government
Department of Agricultural Economics
Kansas State University
331G Waters Hall
1603 Old Claflin Place
Manhattan, KS 66506

Phone: 785-532-4492
Fax: 785-532-6925
E-mail: jleat...@ksu.edu<mailto:jleat...@ksu.edu>
Web: www.ksu-olg.info

JRAP 46.1 released

2016-08-25 Thread John Leatherman

On behalf of David Sorenson.

The Journal of Regional Analysis & Policy, Volume 46, Number 1 has been 
released. It is available at: http://www.jrap-journal.org/

The contents are as follows:

Impact of Intangible Cultural Capital on Regional Economic Development: A Study 
on Culture-Based Development in Greece
Annie Tubadji and Peter Nijkamp

Effects of Human Capital on the Growth and Survival of Swedish Businesses
Mikaela Backman, Todd Gabe, and Charlotta Mellander

What Happened to Illinois' Economy Following the January 2011 Tax Increases? A 
Midwestern Comparison
Andrew W. Crosby and David F. Merriman

Economic Freedom and Real Income
Maggie Foley and J.R. Clark

Filling the Gaps: Explanations for Disparities in the Distribution of Dentists 
among U.S. Counties
Terance J. Rephann and Tanya N. Wanchek

60 Years Later and Still Going Strong: The Continued Relevance of the Tiebout 
Hypothesis
Ira Saltz and Don Capener

Do People Follow Jobs or Do Jobs Follow People?  The Case of Finland in an 
International Context
Hannu Tervo

--
David Sorenson
Associate Professor and Chair
Department of Economics
Augustana University
2001 S. Summit Ave., Sioux Falls, SD  57197
(605)274-5223[O]; (605)361-0245[H]



John Leatherman
Office of Local Government
Department of Agricultural Economics
Kansas State University
331G Waters Hall
1603 Old Claflin Place
Manhattan, KS 66506

Phone: 785-532-4492
Fax: 785-532-6925
E-mail: jleat...@ksu.edu<mailto:jleat...@ksu.edu>
Web: www.ksu-olg.info

FW: Please circulate to Regional Science listservs

2016-08-01 Thread John Leatherman

On behalf of Jason Jolley.

From: Jolley, Jason [mailto:jolle...@ohio.edu]
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2016 3:07 PM
To: John Leatherman ; Steven Deller 
Subject: Please circulate to Regional Science listservs

John and Steve:

Please circulate this Economic Development Specialist positon to the various 
regional science listservs. This would be a great position for a recent 
graduate.

https://www.ohiouniversityjobs.com/postings/19849

Position Information
Job Title

Economic Development Specialist

Applications Accepted From

Public: Open to the public

Special Instructions to Applicants

THIS IS A GRANT-FUNDED POSITION. EMPLOYMENT IS CONTINGENT UPONCONTINUED FUNDING 
FROM THE GRANT PROVIDER.

Please complete the online application and attach required documents. Required 
documents include a detailed cover letter, current resume, and a list of at 
least three (3) professional references with current contact details, including 
email addresses.

The position will remain open until filled. For full consideration, please 
apply by August 21, 2016.

This position is eligible for the following benefits:

Level 1 - Medical/Rx, Vision, Dental, Ortho; Winter Break Closure; Holidays 
Paid; Basic/Supp/Dep Life; Educ. Benefits; Sick Leave; Vacation; Retirement

Posting Number

2016461S

Job Description

The Economic Development Specialist will conduct applied research on community 
and economic development projects in conjunction with the supervisor, 
professional staff, and students. Position duties include using common economic 
development analytical techniques to compile and analyze publicly-available 
economic, demographic, industry, and occupational data; conduct industry 
cluster analysis; and conduct economic impact analyses and other research using 
common economics-based statistical techniques. Strong academic and professional 
writing skills are required to contribute to research reports. The position 
will assist the supervisor and other faculty and staff with writing grant 
proposals and managing projects. Experience with research and practice grounded 
in economic concepts and their application in a rural area is preferred.

Research duties include compiling and analyzing economic, demographic, 
industry, and occupational trend data using common economic development 
techniques, including, but not limited to calculation of location quotients, 
industry cluster analysis, shift-share analysis, retail pull factors 
calculation, skillshed analysis, and economic forecasting based on 
publicly-available data such as U.S. Census Bureau, Bureau of Labor Statistics, 
Bureau of Economic Analysis, and similar data sources. This position will also 
collaborate with economic development project leaders, staff, and students on 
economic and community development projects as assigned; assist with managing 
multiple projects; write grant applications, project reports; and prepare and 
deliver presentations.

This position is based at Ohio University’s Athens campus.

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. This is a grant 
funded position and is available immediately after the search.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s degree in 
city and regional planning, or economics/agricultural economics, or public 
policy, or a similar field.

At least one year of work experience is also required.

Applicants must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to travel as 
needed to fulfill job duties.

Preferred Qualifications

Department

Voinovich Schl of Leadership & Public Affairs

Pay Rate

Commensurate with qualifications. Employees also enjoy a generous benefits 
package which includes health benefits, paid time off, and educational benefits 
for employees and eligible dependents.

Job Open Date

07/31/2016

Posting Close Date

The position will remain open until filled. For full consideration, please 
apply by August 21, 2016.

Job Category

Administrative - Exempt-Salaried

Months

12

Planning Unit

Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Affairs

Work Schedule

M-F 8AM-5PM

Campus

Athens

Expected hours worked per week

40

Expected duration of assignment

ongoing

Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position.

Jason Jolley/jolle...@ohio.edu<mailto:Jolley/jolle...@ohio.edu>

Diversity Statement

Ohio University is committed to creating a respectful and inclusive educational 
and workplace environment. Ohio University is an equal access/equal opportunity 
and affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to building and 
maintaining a diverse workforce. Women, persons of color, persons with 
disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Ohio University is a member 
of the OH/Western PA/WV Higher Education Recruitment Consortium. 
www.ohwpawvherc.org<http://www.ohwpawvherc.org/>

Job Information
Employment Type

Full-Time Regular

Job Family/Subfamily

Academic and Pr

MCRSA/IMPLAN Conference Final Call

2016-03-29 Thread John Leatherman

Apologies for cross posting

2016 MCRSA/IMPLAN Conference

FINAL CALL

Abstracts Due: April 1, 2016

The Mid-Continent Regional Science Association is teaming with the IMPLAN 
Group, LLC, the makers of the IMPLAN economic modeling system, to host their 
annual conferences June 9-11, 2016 in Charlotte, North Carolina.  This is to 
announce the call for regular papers and sessions and to encourage students to 
participate in the M. Jarvin Emerson Student Paper Competition.

Information can be found at the MCRSA Website: 



The MCRSA/IMPLAN meetings will be bigger and better than ever with a 
stimulating mix of academics and practitioners focusing on applied problems.  A 
fully-integrated conference will feature both applied research in Regional 
Science and IMPLAN research and applications. Participants are free to sample 
any and all sessions. For IMPLAN users, IMPLAN will hold a special reduced-cost 
pre-conference Introduction to IMPLAN V3.1 Workshop June 8-9 at the conference 
hotel.

And, the conference remains a great buy among professional and academic 
association meetings.  Early registrants will enjoy a reduced meeting 
registration fee of $275.  In addition, a special reduced fee for students will 
once again be in effect.  The full student registration fee is $110.

You can either download a conference registration form from the MCRSA Website, 
or register and pay online at IMPLAN's Website .

The meeting will take place at The Sheraton Charlotte Hotel in downtown 
Charlotte. We're getting a great rate ($159/night).  Participants should 
contact the hotel directly at 1-800-325-3535 and indicate participation in the 
MCRSA/IMPLAN conference, or you'll find a reservation link at the MCRSA Website.

All persons wishing to submit an abstract or session proposal for both the 
MCRSA and IMPLAN conference sessions are encouraged to do so electronically via 
e-mail to John Leatherman at jleat...@ksu.edu by April 1, 2016.

The meeting also offers students the opportunity to participate in MCRSA's M. 
Jarvin Emerson Memorial Student Paper Competition.  Strongly encourage your 
students to enter the paper competition.  It's a great learning experience and 
the odds of recognition are favorable for good work.  A cash award of $1,000 is 
offered and the winning entry is published in the Association's journal, The 
Journal of Regional Analysis & Policy.  Additional details can be found at the 
MCRSA Web site.

The MCRSA consists of an interdisciplinary membership from academics and other 
public and private organizations.  The MCRSA is interested in using the tools 
of regional science to help solve applied problems in rural and urban areas at 
the local, state and national levels.  There are thousands of active users of 
IMPLAN databases and software in the United State as well as internationally.  
IMPLAN clients include federal and state government, universities, as well as 
private sector consultants.

Feel free to contact me if you have questions about participating in the 
MCRSA's 47th Annual Conference and the 11th Biennial IMPLAN National User's 
Conference.

John Leatherman, 785-532-4492, jleat...@ksu.edu

John Leatherman
Office of Local Government
Department of Agricultural Economics
Kansas State University
331G Waters Hall
1603 Old Claflin Place
Manhattan, KS 66506

Phone: 785-532-4492
Fax: 785-532-6925
E-mail: jleat...@ksu.edu<mailto:jleat...@ksu.edu>
Web: www.ksu-olg.info

MCRSA/IMPLAN Conference Abstracts Due April 1

2016-03-19 Thread John Leatherman

Apologies for cross posting

Abstracts Due: April 1, 2016

2016 MCRSA/IMPLAN Conference

The Mid-Continent Regional Science Association is teaming with the IMPLAN 
Group, LLC, the makers of the IMPLAN economic modeling system, to host their 
annual conferences June 9-11, 2016 in Charlotte, North Carolina.  This is to 
announce the call for regular papers and sessions and to encourage students to 
participate in the M. Jarvin Emerson Student Paper Competition.

Information can be found at the MCRSA Website: 



The MCRSA/IMPLAN meetings will be bigger and better than ever with a 
stimulating mix of academics and practitioners focusing on applied problems.  A 
fully-integrated conference will feature both applied research in Regional 
Science and IMPLAN research and applications. Participants are free to sample 
any and all sessions. For IMPLAN users, IMPLAN will hold a special reduced-cost 
pre-conference Introduction to IMPLAN V3.1 Workshop June 8-9 at the conference 
hotel.

And, the conference remains a great buy among professional and academic 
association meetings.  Early registrants will enjoy a reduced meeting 
registration fee of $275.  In addition, a special reduced fee for students will 
once again be in effect.  The full student registration fee is $110.

You can either download a conference registration form from the MCRSA Website, 
or register and pay online at IMPLAN's Website .

The meeting will take place at The Sheraton Charlotte Hotel in downtown 
Charlotte. We're getting a great rate ($159/night).  Participants should 
contact the hotel directly at 1-800-325-3535 and indicate participation in the 
MCRSA/IMPLAN conference, or you'll find a reservation link at the MCRSA Website.

All persons wishing to submit an abstract or session proposal for both the 
MCRSA and IMPLAN conference sessions are encouraged to do so electronically via 
e-mail to John Leatherman at jleat...@ksu.edu by April 1, 2016.

The meeting also offers students the opportunity to participate in MCRSA's M. 
Jarvin Emerson Memorial Student Paper Competition.  Strongly encourage your 
students to enter the paper competition.  It's a great learning experience and 
the odds of recognition are favorable for good work.  A cash award of $1,000 is 
offered and the winning entry is published in the Association's journal, The 
Journal of Regional Analysis & Policy.  Additional details can be found at the 
MCRSA Web site.

The MCRSA consists of an interdisciplinary membership from academics and other 
public and private organizations.  The MCRSA is interested in using the tools 
of regional science to help solve applied problems in rural and urban areas at 
the local, state and national levels.  There are thousands of active users of 
IMPLAN databases and software in the United State as well as internationally.  
IMPLAN clients include federal and state government, universities, as well as 
private sector consultants.

Feel free to contact me if you have questions about participating in the 
MCRSA's 47th Annual Conference and the 11th Biennial IMPLAN National User's 
Conference.

John Leatherman, 785-532-4492, jleat...@ksu.edu

John Leatherman
Office of Local Government
Department of Agricultural Economics
Kansas State University
331G Waters Hall
1603 Old Claflin Place
Manhattan, KS 66506

Phone: 785-532-4492
Fax: 785-532-6925
E-mail: jleat...@ksu.edu<mailto:jleat...@ksu.edu>
Web: www.ksu-olg.info

2016 MCRSA/IMPLAN Conference Abstracts Due April 1

2016-02-29 Thread John Leatherman

Apologies for cross posting

Abstracts Due: April 1, 2016

2016 MCRSA/IMPLAN Conference

The Mid-Continent Regional Science Association is teaming with the IMPLAN 
Group, LLC, the makers of the IMPLAN economic modeling system, to host their 
annual conferences June 9-11, 2016 in Charlotte, North Carolina.  This is to 
announce the call for regular papers and sessions and to encourage students to 
participate in the M. Jarvin Emerson Student Paper Competition.

Information can be found at the MCRSA Website: 



The MCRSA/IMPLAN meetings will be bigger and better than ever with a 
stimulating mix of academics and practitioners focusing on applied problems.  A 
fully-integrated conference will feature both applied research in Regional 
Science and IMPLAN research and applications. Participants are free to sample 
any and all sessions. For IMPLAN users, IMPLAN will hold a special reduced-cost 
pre-conference Introduction to IMPLAN V3.1 Workshop June 8-9 at the conference 
hotel. And, for the first time at the conference, the Alward Institute for 
Collaborative Science will concurrently host an Advanced Modeling Applications 
Workshop highlighting new tools available from their Community Intelligence 
Laboratory.

And, the conference remains a great buy among professional and academic 
association meetings.  Early registrants will enjoy a reduced meeting 
registration fee of $275.  In addition, a special reduced fee for students will 
once again be in effect.  The full student registration fee is $110.

You can either download a conference registration form from the MCRSA Website, 
or register and pay online at IMPLAN's Website .

The meeting will take place at The Sheraton Charlotte Hotel in downtown 
Charlotte. We're getting a great rate ($159/night).  Participants should 
contact the hotel directly at 1-800-325-3535 and indicate participation in the 
MCRSA/IMPLAN conference, or you'll find a reservation link at the MCRSA Website.

All persons wishing to submit an abstract or session proposal for both the 
MCRSA and IMPLAN conference sessions are encouraged to do so electronically via 
e-mail to John Leatherman at jleat...@ksu.edu by April 1, 2016.

The meeting also offers students the opportunity to participate in MCRSA's M. 
Jarvin Emerson Memorial Student Paper Competition.  Strongly encourage your 
students to enter the paper competition.  It's a great learning experience and 
the odds of recognition are favorable for good work.  A cash award of $1,000 is 
offered and the winning entry is published in the Association's journal, The 
Journal of Regional Analysis & Policy.  Additional details can be found at the 
MCRSA Web site.

The MCRSA consists of an interdisciplinary membership from academics and other 
public and private organizations.  The MCRSA is interested in using the tools 
of regional science to help solve applied problems in rural and urban areas at 
the local, state and national levels.  There are thousands of active users of 
IMPLAN databases and software in the United State as well as internationally.  
IMPLAN clients include federal and state government, universities, as well as 
private sector consultants.

Feel free to contact me if you have questions about participating in the 
MCRSA's 47th Annual Conference and the 11th Biennial IMPLAN National User's 
Conference.

John Leatherman, 785-532-4492, jleat...@ksu.edu

John Leatherman
Office of Local Government
Department of Agricultural Economics
Kansas State University
331G Waters Hall
1603 Old Claflin Place
Manhattan, KS 66506

Phone: 785-532-4492
Fax: 785-532-6925
E-mail: jleat...@ksu.edu<mailto:jleat...@ksu.edu>
Web: www.ksu-olg.info

2016 MCRSA/IMPLAN conference

2016-01-27 Thread John Leatherman

Apologies for cross posting

2016 MCRSA/IMPLAN Conference

The Mid-Continent Regional Science Association is teaming with the IMPLAN 
Group, LLC, the makers of the IMPLAN economic modeling system, to host their 
annual conferences June 9-11, 2016 in Charlotte, North Carolina.  This is to 
announce the call for regular papers and sessions and to encourage students to 
participate in the M. Jarvin Emerson Student Paper Competition.

Information can be found at the MCRSA Website: 

The MCRSA/IMPLAN meetings will be bigger and better than ever with a 
stimulating mix of academics and practitioners focusing on applied problems.  A 
fully-integrated conference will feature both applied research in Regional 
Science and IMPLAN research and applications. Participants are free to sample 
any and all sessions. For IMPLAN users, IMPLAN will hold a special reduced-cost 
pre-conference Introduction to IMPLAN V3.1 Workshop June 8-9 at the conference 
hotel. And, for the first time at the conference, the Alward Institute for 
Collaborative Science will concurrently host an Advanced Modeling Applications 
Workshop highlighting new tools available from their Community Intelligence 
Laboratory.
And, the conference remains a great buy among professional and academic 
association meetings.  Early registrants will enjoy a reduced meeting 
registration fee of $275.  In addition, a special reduced fee for students will 
once again be in effect.  The full student registration fee is $110.

You can either download a conference registration form from the MCRSA Website, 
or register and pay online at IMPLAN's Website .

The meeting will take place at The Sheraton Charlotte Hotel in downtown 
Charlotte. We're getting a great rate ($159/night).  Participants should 
contact the hotel directly at 1-800-325-3535 and indicate participation in the 
MCRSA/IMPLAN conference, or you'll find a reservation link at the MCRSA Website.

All persons wishing to submit an abstract or session proposal for both the 
MCRSA and IMPLAN conference sessions are encouraged to do so electronically via 
e-mail to John Leatherman at jleat...@ksu.edu by April 1, 2016.

The meeting also offers students the opportunity to participate in MCRSA's M. 
Jarvin Emerson Memorial Student Paper Competition.  Strongly encourage your 
students to enter the paper competition.  It's a great learning experience and 
the odds of recognition are favorable for good work.  A cash award of $1,000 is 
offered and the winning entry is published in the Association's journal, The 
Journal of Regional Analysis & Policy.  Additional details can be found at the 
MCRSA Web site.

The MCRSA consists of an interdisciplinary membership from academics and other 
public and private organizations.  The MCRSA is interested in using the tools 
of regional science to help solve applied problems in rural and urban areas at 
the local, state and national levels.  There are thousands of active users of 
IMPLAN databases and software in the United State as well as internationally.  
IMPLAN clients include federal and state government, universities, as well as 
private sector consultants.

Feel free to contact me if you have questions about participating in the 
MCRSA's 47th Annual Conference and the 11th Biennial IMPLAN National User's 
Conference.

John Leatherman, 785-532-4492, jleat...@ksu.edu

John Leatherman
Office of Local Government
Department of Agricultural Economics
Kansas State University
331G Waters Hall
1603 Old Claflin Place
Manhattan, KS 66506

Phone: 785-532-4492
Fax: 785-532-6925
E-mail: jleat...@ksu.edu<mailto:jleat...@ksu.edu>
Web: www.ksu-olg.info

JRAP 45(1): 2015 now available

2015-08-17 Thread John Leatherman

On behalf of David Sorenson and Richard Cebula.


The new issue of The Journal of Regional Analysis & Policy has been posted. It 
is freely available at: http://www.jrap-journal.org/.

The contents are as follows:

Volume 45, Number 1 (2015)
Regular Peer-reviewed Articles:

A Method for Improving Economic Contribution Studies for Regional Analysis
Philip Watson, Stephen Cooke, David Kay, and Greg Alward

Changes in State PCPI Rankings
John E. Connaughton and Caroline Swartz

Net Migration Determinants
Maggie Foley and Fiorentina Angjellari-Dajci

Assessing the Economic Impact of Alternative Biomass Uses: Biofuels, Wood 
Pellets, and Energy Production
T. William Lester, Mark G. Little, and G. Jason Jolley

State Taxes, Tax Exemptions, and Elderly Migration
Ali Sina Önder and Herwig Schlunk

Canadian Regional NAIRU Estimates: A Structural Break Approach
Mike Shannon and Bakhtiar Moazzami

Recent Economic and Community Impact of Unconventional Oil and Gas Exploration 
and Production on South Texas Counties in the Eagle Ford Shale Area
Thomas Tunstall

Determinants of Per Capita State-Level Health Expenditures in the United 
States: A Spatial Panel Analysis
Srimoyee Bose


John Leatherman
Office of Local Government
Department of Agricultural Economics
Kansas State University
331G Waters Hall
1603 Old Claflin Place
Manhattan, KS 66506

Phone: 785-532-4492
Fax: 785-532-6925
E-mail: jleat...@ksu.edu<mailto:jleat...@ksu.edu>
Web: www.ksu-olg.info

FW: Alward Institute for Collaborative Science Announcement

2015-04-22 Thread John Leatherman

On behalf of Linda Schick and Greg Alward.

From: Linda Schick [mailto:linda.sch...@alwardinstitute.org]
Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2015 11:05 AM
To: John Leatherman
Cc: 'Linda Schick - Alward Institute'; 'Greg Alward'
Subject: Alward Institute for Collaborative Science Announcement

The Alward Institute for Collaborative Science (http://www.AlwardInstitute.org 
) is a new, non-profit 501c3 corporation with research and education missions 
to further regional science.  Executive Director Linda Schick and Research 
Economists Dr. Stephen Cooke and David Kay form the core staff. Founder Dr. 
Greg Alward chairs the Board of Directors, joined by Scott Lindall and Dr. 
Thomas Rutherford.  Dr. Philip Watson chairs the Science Advisory Council.  
Through our networks encompassing business, government and academia, we build 
collaborative and interdisciplinary partnerships to provide deep insights into 
the social, economic and environmental dimensions of corporate social 
responsibility.  We offer unique competencies in global supply-chain and 
environmental footprint analysis, rich empirical data, as well as sophisticated 
modeling capabilities for regional economies and workforces.  Alward Institute 
also has extensive experience modeling integrated ecologic-economic systems.

The Alward Institute is devoted to finding new and innovative applications and 
analytical techniques for current and historical regional social accounting 
data.  Because Alward Institute's research and education mission is to further 
regional economic analysis, the Alward Institute offers researchers and 
educators that partner with us the exclusive opportunity to access the 
Institute's complete historical (1990 - present) database of IMPLAN 
multi-regional social accounts for all US counties. This huge data resource is 
accessible only to our research collaborators and offers unprecedented 
opportunities to study both cross-sectional and time-series aspects of the 
structure, function and development of regional economies.  If interested, 
please call 970-217-3942 or send a message to 
i...@alwardinstitute.org<mailto:i...@alwardinstitute.org>
Thank you.

Linda M. Schick
Executive Director
16740 Birkdale Commons Parkway
Suite #212
Huntersville, North Carolina  28078
970-217-3942
http://www.AlwardInstitute.org<http://www.alwardinstitute.org/>

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FW: Job announcement - IMPLAN Group

2015-04-20 Thread John Leatherman

On behalf of Jenny Thorvaldson.

From: Jenny Thorvaldson [mailto:je...@implan.com]
Sent: Friday, April 17, 2015 6:47 PM
To: John Leatherman
Subject: Job announcement - IMPLAN Group

Hi John,
I hope all is well. Would you mind passing it along to your various e-mail list 
groups?

Regards,
Jenny
IMPLAN Group

JobDescription_DataCreationSpecialist_2015.docx
Description: JobDescription_DataCreationSpecialist_2015.docx

JRAP 44(2) now available

2015-04-03 Thread John Leatherman

The Journal of Regional Analysis & Policy
Volume 44, Number 2
http://www.jrap-journal.org/
Regular Articles:
Expanding the Economic Base Model to Include Nonwage 
Income.<http://www.jrap-journal.org/pastvolumes/2010/v44/jrap_v44_n2_a1_nesse.pdf>
JRAP 44(2): 93-108.
Katherine Nesse
A Spatial Analysis of Entrepreneurship and Institutional Quality: Evidence from 
U.S. Metropolitan 
Areas.<http://www.jrap-journal.org/pastvolumes/2010/v44/jrap_v44_n2_a2_bologna.pdf>
JRAP 44(2): 109-131.
Jamie Bologna
Estimating the Impact of Highways on Economic Activity: Evidence from 
Appalachian Development Corridor 
G.<http://www.jrap-journal.org/pastvolumes/2010/v44/jrap_v44_n2_a3_hicks.pdf>
JRAP 44(2): 132-142.
Michael J. Hicks
Modeling and Explaining County-level Prosperity in the 
U.S.<http://www.jrap-journal.org/pastvolumes/2010/v44/jrap_v44_n2_a4_khatiwada.pdf>
JRAP 44(2): 143-156.
Lila K. Khatiwada
Location Decisions of Undocumented Migrants in the United 
States.<http://www.jrap-journal.org/pastvolumes/2010/v44/jrap_v44_n2_a5_nairreichert.pdf>
JRAP 44(2): 157-165.
Usha Nair-Reichert
Recovery from the Great Recession: Explaining Differences Among the 
States.<http://www.jrap-journal.org/pastvolumes/2010/v44/jrap_v44_n2_a6_walden.pdf>
JRAP 44(2): 166-174.
Michael L. Walden
The Importance of Non-labor Income: An Analysis of Socioeconomic Performance in 
Western Counties by Type of Non-labor 
Income.<http://www.jrap-journal.org/pastvolumes/2010/v44/jrap_v44_n2_a7_lawson.pdf>
JRAP 44(2): 175-190.
Megan M. Lawson, Ray Rasker, and Patricia H. Gude


John Leatherman
Office of Local Government
Department of Agricultural Economics
331G Waters Hall
Manhattan, KS 66506

Phone: 785-532-4492
Fax: 785-532-6925
E-mail: jleat...@ksu.edu<mailto:jleat...@ksu.edu>
Web: www.ksu-olg.info

MCRSA Final Call

2015-03-30 Thread John Leatherman

Apologies for cross posting

FINAL CALL: Proposal Deadline April 1

2015 MCRSA Conference

Wednesday, April 1, is the deadline for paper and session proposals for the 
MCRSA conference.

The Mid-Continent Regional Science Association is hosting its 46th annual 
conference May 27-29, 2015 in St. Louis, Missouri.

Conference information can be found at the MCRSA Website: 

All persons wishing to submit an abstract or session proposal for the MCRSA 
conference are encouraged to do so electronically via e-mail to John Leatherman 
at jleat...@ksu.edu by April 1, 2015.

Feel free to contact me if you have questions about participating in the 
MCRSA's 46th Annual Conference.

John Leatherman, 785-532-4492, jleat...@ksu.edu

John Leatherman
Office of Local Government
Department of Agricultural Economics
331G Waters Hall
Manhattan, KS 66506

Phone: 785-532-4492
Fax: 785-532-6925
E-mail: jleat...@ksu.edu<mailto:jleat...@ksu.edu>
Web: www.ksu-olg.info

MCRSA Conference Deadline Approaching

2015-03-23 Thread John Leatherman

Apologies for cross posting

One Week to Deadline

2015 MCRSA Conference Proposal Deadline April 1

The Mid-Continent Regional Science Association will host its 46th annual 
conference May 27- 29, 2015 in St. Louis, Missouri.  This is to announce the 
call for regular papers and sessions and to encourage students to participate 
in the M. Jarvin Emerson Student Paper Competition.

Information can be found at the MCRSA Website: 

The MCRSA meeting will offer a stimulating mix of academics and practitioners 
focusing on applied problems.  And, the conference remains a great buy among 
professional and academic association meetings.  Early registrants will enjoy a 
reduced meeting registration fee of $275.  In addition, a special reduced fee 
for students will once again be in effect.  The full student registration fee 
is $110.

You can either download a conference registration form from the MCRSA Website, 
or register and pay online at the North American Regional Science Council 
(NARSC) Website . Click on the User Area link and sign in or 
register. Once into the User Area, click on the Register link and select MCRSA 
2015 to make your purchases.

The meeting will take place at the Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch hotel in 
St. Louis. We're getting a great rate ($149/night).  Participants should 
contact the hotel directly at 1-314-655-1234 and indicate participation in the 
MCRSA conference, or use the reservations link on the MCRSA Website.

All persons wishing to submit an abstract or session proposal for the MCRSA 
conference are encouraged to do so electronically via e-mail to John Leatherman 
at jleat...@ksu.edu by April 1, 2015.

The meeting also offers students the opportunity to participate in MCRSA's M. 
Jarvin Emerson Student Paper Competition.  Strongly encourage your students to 
enter the paper competition.  It's a great learning experience and the odds of 
recognition are favorable for good work.  A cash award of $1,000 is offered and 
the winning entry is published in the Association's journal, The Journal of 
Regional Analysis & Policy.  Additional details can be found at the MCRSA Web 
site.

The MCRSA consists of an interdisciplinary membership from academics and other 
public and private organizations.  The MCRSA is interested in using the tools 
of regional science to help solve applied problems in rural and urban areas at 
the local, state and national levels.

Feel free to contact me if you have questions about participating in the 
MCRSA's 46th Annual Conference. Please share this information with others who 
may have interest.

John Leatherman, 785-532-4492, jleat...@ksu.edu

John Leatherman
Office of Local Government
Department of Agricultural Economics
331G Waters Hall
Manhattan, KS 66506

Phone: 785-532-4492
Fax: 785-532-6925
E-mail: jleat...@ksu.edu<mailto:jleat...@ksu.edu>
Web: www.ksu-olg.info

MCRSA 2015 Call for Papers

2015-02-19 Thread John Leatherman

Apologies for cross posting

2015 MCRSA Conference

The Mid-Continent Regional Science Association will host its 46th annual 
conference May 27- 29, 2015 in St. Louis, Missouri.  This is to announce the 
call for regular papers and sessions and to encourage students to participate 
in the M. Jarvin Emerson Student Paper Competition.

Information can be found at the MCRSA Website: 

The MCRSA meeting will offer a stimulating mix of academics and practitioners 
focusing on applied problems.  And, the conference remains a great buy among 
professional and academic association meetings.  Early registrants will enjoy a 
reduced meeting registration fee of $275.  In addition, a special reduced fee 
for students will once again be in effect.  The full student registration fee 
is $110.

You can either download a conference registration form from the MCRSA Website, 
or register and pay online at the North American Regional Science Council 
(NARSC) Website . Click on the User Area link and sign in or 
register. Once into the User Area, click on the Register link and select MCRSA 
2015 to make your purchases.

The meeting will take place at the Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch hotel in 
St. Louis. We're getting a great rate ($149/night).  Participants should 
contact the hotel directly at 1-314-655-1234 and indicate participation in the 
MCRSA conference, or use the reservations link on the MCRSA Website.

All persons wishing to submit an abstract or session proposal for the MCRSA 
conference are encouraged to do so electronically via e-mail to John Leatherman 
at jleat...@ksu.edu by April 1, 2015.

The meeting also offers students the opportunity to participate in MCRSA's M. 
Jarvin Emerson Memorial Student Paper Competition.  Strongly encourage your 
students to enter the paper competition.  It's a great learning experience and 
the odds of recognition are favorable for good work.  A cash award of $1,000 is 
offered and the winning entry is published in the Association's journal, The 
Journal of Regional Analysis & Policy.  Additional details can be found at the 
MCRSA Web site.

The MCRSA consists of an interdisciplinary membership from academics and other 
public and private organizations.  The MCRSA is interested in using the tools 
of regional science to help solve applied problems in rural and urban areas at 
the local, state and national levels.

Feel free to contact me if you have questions about participating in the 
MCRSA's 46th Annual Conference. Please share this information with others who 
may have interest.

John Leatherman, 785-532-4492, jleat...@ksu.edu


John Leatherman
Office of Local Government
Department of Agricultural Economics
331G Waters Hall
Manhattan, KS 66506

Phone: 785-532-4492
Fax: 785-532-6925
E-mail: jleat...@ksu.edu<mailto:jleat...@ksu.edu>
Web: www.ksu-olg.info

MCRSA 2015 Call for Papers

2015-01-21 Thread John Leatherman

Apologies for cross posting

2015 MCRSA Conference

The Mid-Continent Regional Science Association will host its 46th annual 
conference May 27- 29, 2015 in St. Louis, Missouri.  This is to announce the 
call for regular papers and sessions and to encourage students to participate 
in the M. Jarvin Emerson Student Paper Competition.

Information can be found at the MCRSA Website: 

The MCRSA meeting will offer a stimulating mix of academics and practitioners 
focusing on applied problems.  And, the conference remains a great buy among 
professional and academic association meetings.  Early registrants will enjoy a 
reduced meeting registration fee of $275.  In addition, a special reduced fee 
for students will once again be in effect.  The full student registration fee 
is $110.

You can either download a conference registration form from the MCRSA Website, 
or register and pay online at the North American Regional Science Council 
(NARSC) Website . Click on the User Area link and sign in or 
register. Once into the User Area, click on the Register link and select MCRSA 
2015 to make your purchases.

The meeting will take place at the Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch hotel in 
St. Louis. We're getting a great rate ($149/night).  Participants should 
contact the hotel directly at 1-314-655-1234 and indicate participation in the 
MCRSA conference, or use the reservations link on the MCRSA Website.

All persons wishing to submit an abstract or session proposal for the MCRSA 
conference are encouraged to do so electronically via e-mail to John Leatherman 
at jleat...@ksu.edu by April 1, 2015.

The meeting also offers students the opportunity to participate in MCRSA's M. 
Jarvin Emerson Memorial Student Paper Competition.  Strongly encourage your 
students to enter the paper competition.  It's a great learning experience and 
the odds of recognition are favorable for good work.  A cash award of $1,000 is 
offered and the winning entry is published in the Association's journal, The 
Journal of Regional Analysis & Policy.  Additional details can be found at the 
MCRSA Web site.

The MCRSA consists of an interdisciplinary membership from academics and other 
public and private organizations.  The MCRSA is interested in using the tools 
of regional science to help solve applied problems in rural and urban areas at 
the local, state and national levels.

Feel free to contact me if you have questions about participating in the 
MCRSA's 46th Annual Conference. Please share this information with others who 
may have interest.

John Leatherman, 785-532-4492, jleat...@ksu.edu

John Leatherman
Office of Local Government
Department of Agricultural Economics
331G Waters Hall
Manhattan, KS 66506

Phone: 785-532-4492
Fax: 785-532-6925
E-mail: jleat...@ksu.edu<mailto:jleat...@ksu.edu>
Web: www.ksu-olg.info

FW: MCRSA list serve

2014-11-12 Thread John Leatherman

On behalf of Biswa Das. Sorry for cross-posting.

From: Das, Biswa [C R P] [mailto:b...@iastate.edu]
Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2014 12:33 PM
To: John Leatherman
Subject: MCRSA list serve

Dr. Leatherman,

I am part of a search committee for a faculty position in our department in the 
area of environmental planning. Kindly forward this to the MCRSA mailing list. 
Also, if you have access to any of the Agecon list serves, is it possible to 
send this out.
Thanks,

Biswa Das, PhD.
Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist
Community and Regional Planning
592 College of Design
Iowa State University
Ames, IA 50011
Office: 515-294-7003
Mobile: 515-509-9603
Email: b...@iastate.edu<mailto:b...@iastate.edu>

2014_Env_Pln_Ad_final.pdf
Description: 2014_Env_Pln_Ad_final.pdf

M.S. Ag Econ employment opportunity

2014-04-22 Thread John Leatherman

Colleagues:

Attached is a position announcement for an M.S.-level Extension Watershed 
Economist position at Kansas State University. It is an outstanding opportunity 
for a graduate student interested in natural resource economics and farm 
management.

Please make this opportunity available to potentially-interested students.

If you or they have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me.

John Leatherman
Office of Local Government
Department of Agricultural Economics
331G Waters Hall
Manhattan, KS 66506

Phone: 785-532-4492
Fax: 785-532-6925
E-mail: jleat...@ksu.edu<mailto:jleat...@ksu.edu>
Web: www.ksu-olg.info



KSU WS Economist.pdf
Description: KSU WS Economist.pdf

MCRSA conference deadline is Monday

2014-03-28 Thread John Leatherman

Apologies for cross posting

FINAL CALL: Proposal Deadline April 1

2014 MCRSA/IMPLAN Conference

Next Monday, April 1, is the deadline for paper and session proposals for the 
MCRSA/IMPLAN conference.

The Mid-Continent Regional Science Association is teaming with the IMPLAN 
Group, the makers of the IMPLAN economic modeling system, to host their annual 
conferences June 3-5, 2014 in Madison, Wisconsin.

Conference information can be found at the MCRSA Website: 

All persons wishing to submit an abstract or session proposal for both the 
MCRSA and IMPLAN conference sessions are encouraged to do so electronically via 
e-mail to John Leatherman at jleat...@ksu.edu by April 1, 2014.

Feel free to contact me if you have questions about participating in the 
MCRSA's 45th Annual Conference and the 10th Biennial IMPLAN National User's 
Conference.

John Leatherman, 785-532-4492, jleat...@ksu.edu


John Leatherman
Office of Local Government
Department of Agricultural Economics
331G Waters Hall
Manhattan, KS 66506

Phone: 785-532-4492
Fax: 785-532-6925
E-mail: jleat...@ksu.edu<mailto:jleat...@ksu.edu>
Web: www.ksu-olg.info

MCRSA/IMPLAN conference deadline April 1

2014-03-17 Thread John Leatherman

Apologies for cross posting

FINAL CALL: Two Weeks to Deadline

2014 MCRSA/IMPLAN Conference Proposal Deadline April 1

The Mid-Continent Regional Science Association is teaming with the IMPLAN 
Group, the makers of the IMPLAN economic modeling system, to host their annual 
conferences June 3-5, 2014 in Madison, Wisconsin.  This is to announce the call 
for regular papers and sessions and to encourage students to participate in the 
M. Jarvin Emerson Student Paper Competition.

Information can be found at the MCRSA Website: 

The MCRSA/IMPLAN meetings will be bigger and better than ever with a 
stimulating mix of academics and practitioners focusing on applied problems.  A 
fully-integrated conference will feature both applied research in Regional 
Science and IMPLAN research and applications. Participants are free to sample 
any and all sessions. For IMPLAN users, IMPLAN will hold two special 
reduced-cost pre-conference training workshops June 2-3 at the conference 
hotel. The first is the Introduction to IMPLAN V3.1 Workshop. And, for the 
first time at the conference, IMPLAN will concurrently host the Advanced IMPLAN 
V3.1 Workshop.
And, the conference remains a great buy among professional and academic 
association meetings.  Early registrants will enjoy a reduced conference 
registration fee of $270.  In addition, a special reduced fee for students will 
once again be in effect.  The full student registration fee is $110.

You can either download a conference registration form from the MCRSA Website, 
or register and pay online at IMPLAN's Website .

The meeting will take place at The Madison Concourse Hotel in downtown Madison. 
We're getting a great rate ($134/night).  Participants should contact the hotel 
directly at1-800-356-8293 and indicate participation in the MCRSA/IMPLAN 
conference.

All persons wishing to submit an abstract or session proposal for both the 
MCRSA and IMPLAN conference sessions are encouraged to do so electronically via 
e-mail to John Leatherman at jleat...@ksu.edu by April 1, 2014.

The meeting also offers students the opportunity to participate in MCRSA's M. 
Jarvin Emerson Student Paper Competition.  Strongly encourage your students to 
enter the paper competition.  It's a great learning experience and the odds of 
recognition are favorable for good work.  A cash award of $1,000 is offered and 
the winning entry is published in the Association's journal, The Journal of 
Regional Analysis & Policy.  Additional details can be found at the MCRSA Web 
site.

The MCRSA consists of an interdisciplinary membership from academics and other 
public and private organizations.  The MCRSA is interested in using the tools 
of regional science to help solve applied problems in rural and urban areas at 
the local, state and national levels.  There are thousands of active users of 
IMPLAN databases and software in the United State as well as internationally.  
IMPLAN clients include federal and state government, universities, as well as 
private sector consultants.

Feel free to contact me if you have questions about participating in the 
MCRSA's 45th Annual Conference and the 10th Biennial IMPLAN National User's 
Conference.

John Leatherman, 785-532-4492, jleat...@ksu.edu


John Leatherman
Office of Local Government
Department of Agricultural Economics
331G Waters Hall
Manhattan, KS 66506

Phone: 785-532-4492
Fax: 785-532-6925
E-mail: jleat...@ksu.edu<mailto:jleat...@ksu.edu>
Web: www.ksu-olg.info

2014 MCRSA/IMPLAN Conference Proposal Deadline April 1

2014-03-06 Thread John Leatherman

Apologies for cross posting



2014 MCRSA/IMPLAN Conference Proposal Deadline April 1



The Mid-Continent Regional Science Association is teaming with the IMPLAN 
Group, the makers of the IMPLAN economic modeling system, to host their annual 
conferences June 3-5, 2014 in Madison, Wisconsin.  This is to announce the call 
for regular papers and sessions and to encourage students to participate in the 
M. Jarvin Emerson Student Paper Competition.



Information can be found at the MCRSA Website: 


The MCRSA/IMPLAN meetings will be bigger and better than ever with a 
stimulating mix of academics and practitioners focusing on applied problems.  A 
fully-integrated conference will feature both applied research in Regional 
Science and IMPLAN research and applications. Participants are free to sample 
any and all sessions. For IMPLAN users, IMPLAN will hold two special 
reduced-cost pre-conference training workshops June 2-3 at the conference 
hotel. The first is the Introduction to IMPLAN V3.1 Workshop. And, for the 
first time at the conference, IMPLAN will concurrently host the Advanced IMPLAN 
V3.1 Workshop.


And, the conference remains a great buy among professional and academic 
association meetings.  Early registrants will enjoy a reduced conference 
registration fee of $270.  In addition, a special reduced fee for students will 
once again be in effect.  The full student registration fee is $110.



You can either download a conference registration form from the MCRSA Website, 
or register and pay online at IMPLAN's Website .



The meeting will take place at The Madison Concourse Hotel in downtown Madison. 
We're getting a great rate ($134/night).  Participants should contact the hotel 
directly at1-800-356-8293 and indicate participation in the MCRSA/IMPLAN 
conference.



All persons wishing to submit an abstract or session proposal for both the 
MCRSA and IMPLAN conference sessions are encouraged to do so electronically via 
e-mail to John Leatherman at jleat...@ksu.edu by April 1, 2014.



The meeting also offers students the opportunity to participate in MCRSA's M. 
Jarvin Emerson Student Paper Competition.  Strongly encourage your students to 
enter the paper competition.  It's a great learning experience and the odds of 
recognition are favorable for good work.  A cash award of $1,000 is offered and 
the winning entry is published in the Association's journal, The Journal of 
Regional Analysis & Policy.  Additional details can be found at the MCRSA Web 
site.



The MCRSA consists of an interdisciplinary membership from academics and other 
public and private organizations.  The MCRSA is interested in using the tools 
of regional science to help solve applied problems in rural and urban areas at 
the local, state and national levels.  There are thousands of active users of 
IMPLAN databases and software in the United State as well as internationally.  
IMPLAN clients include federal and state government, universities, as well as 
private sector consultants.



Feel free to contact me if you have questions about participating in the 
MCRSA's 45th Annual Conference and the 10th Biennial IMPLAN National User's 
Conference.



John Leatherman, 785-532-4492, jleat...@ksu.edu



John Leatherman
Office of Local Government
Department of Agricultural Economics
Kansas State University
331 Waters Hall
Manhattan, KS 66506

Phone: 785-352-4492
Fax: 785-532-6925
E-mail: jleat...@ksu.edu
Web: www.ksu-olg.info

MCRSA/IMPLAN 2014 conference - 2nd call for papers

2014-02-18 Thread John Leatherman

Apologies for cross posting



2014 MCRSA/IMPLAN Conference



The Mid-Continent Regional Science Association is teaming with the IMPLAN 
Group, LLC, the makers of the IMPLAN economic modeling system, to host their 
annual conferences June 3-5, 2014 in Madison, Wisconsin.  This is to announce 
the call for regular papers and sessions and to encourage students to 
participate in the M. Jarvin Emerson Student Paper Competition.



Information can be found at the MCRSA Website: 


The MCRSA/IMPLAN meetings will be bigger and better than ever with a 
stimulating mix of academics and practitioners focusing on applied problems.  A 
fully-integrated conference will feature both applied research in Regional 
Science and IMPLAN research and applications. Participants are free to sample 
any and all sessions. For IMPLAN users, IMPLAN will hold two special 
reduced-cost pre-conference training workshops June 2-3 at the conference 
hotel. The first is the Introduction to IMPLAN V3.1 Workshop. And, for the 
first time at the conference, IMPLAN with concurrently host the Advanced IMPLAN 
V3.1 Workshop.


And, the conference remains a great buy among professional and academic 
association meetings.  Early registrants will enjoy a reduced meeting 
registration fee of $270.  In addition, a special reduced fee for students will 
once again be in effect.  The full student registration fee is $110.



You can either download a conference registration form from the MCRSA Website, 
or register and pay online at IMPLAN's Website .



The meeting will take place at The Madison Concourse Hotel in downtown Madison. 
We're getting a great rate ($134/night).  Participants should contact the hotel 
directly at1-800-356-8293 and indicate participation in the MCRSA/IMPLAN 
conference.



All persons wishing to submit an abstract or session proposal for both the 
MCRSA and IMPLAN conference sessions are encouraged to do so electronically via 
e-mail to John Leatherman at jleat...@ksu.edu by April 1, 2014.



The meeting also offers students the opportunity to participate in MCRSA's M. 
Jarvin Emerson Student Paper Competition.  Strongly encourage your students to 
enter the paper competition.  It's a great learning experience and the odds of 
recognition are favorable for good work.  A cash award of $1,000 is offered and 
the winning entry is published in the Association's journal, The Journal of 
Regional Analysis & Policy.  Additional details can be found at the MCRSA Web 
site.



The MCRSA consists of an interdisciplinary membership from academics and other 
public and private organizations.  The MCRSA is interested in using the tools 
of regional science to help solve applied problems in rural and urban areas at 
the local, state and national levels.  There are thousands of active users of 
IMPLAN databases and software in the United State as well as internationally.  
IMPLAN clients include federal and state government, universities, as well as 
private sector consultants.



Feel free to contact me if you have questions about participating in the 
MCRSA's 45th Annual Conference and the 10th Biennial IMPLAN National User's 
Conference.



John Leatherman, 785-532-4492, jleat...@ksu.edu



John Leatherman
Office of Local Government
Department of Agricultural Economics
Kansas State University
331 Waters Hall
Manhattan, KS 66506

Phone: 785-352-4492
Fax: 785-532-6925
E-mail: jleat...@ksu.edu
Web: www.ksu-olg.info

JRAP 43(2) now available

2013-11-14 Thread John Leatherman

The Journal of Regional Analysis & Policy is the peer-reviewed scholarly 
research publication of the Mid-Continent Regional Science Association. It is 
open access and freely available at http://www.jrap-journal.org/. 



Volume 43, Number 2 (2013) 
Table of Contents 

Regular Peer-reviewed Articles: 

Understanding the Poverty U-turn Across Geographic Scales in the American 
Midwest, 1980-2010 
David J. Peters 

The Effect of Protected Federal Lands on Economic Prosperity in the 
Non-metropolitan West 
Ray Rasker, Patricia H. Gude, and Mark Delorey 

The User Cost of Low-Income Homeownership 
Sarah F. Riley, HongYu Ru, and Qing Feng 

Modeling the Louisiana Local Government Fiscal Module in a Disequilibrium 
Environment: A Modified COMPAS Model Approach 
Arun Adhikari and J. Matthew Fannin 

Using Revealed Preference Behavioral Models to Correctly Account for 
Substitution Effects in Economic Impact Analysis 
Daniel B. Deisenroth, John B. Loomis, and Craig A. Bond 

Empirical Evidence Regarding Regional Political Convergence in the United 
States 
Jac Heckelman and John Dinan 

A Simple Test of σ -Convergence in U.S. Housing Prices across BEA Regions 
Edward Nissan and James E. Payne 

2012 M. Jarvin Emerson Student Paper Competition Winner: 

Measuring Agglomeration Using the Standardized Location Quotient with a 
Bootstrap Method 
Zheng Tian 



David J. Sorenson 
Associate Professor of Economics Augustana College 
2001 S. Summit Ave. 
Sioux Falls, SD 57197 
(605)274-5223 


John Leatherman 
Office of Local Government 
Department of Agricultural Economics 
Kansas State University 
331G Waters Hall 
Manhattan, KS 66506-4026 

Phone: 785-532-4492 
Fax: 785-532-6925 
E-mail: jleat...@k-state.edu 
Website: www.ksu-olg.info

Fwd: [AAEA CRENET] IMPLAN Offers Replacement for RIMS II

2013-10-14 Thread John Leatherman

Sorry about the cross-posting.

On behalf of Greg Alward.

- Forwarded Message -
From: "Greg Alward" 
To: cre...@aaealist.org
Sent: Friday, October 11, 2013 3:46:34 PM
Subject: [AAEA CRENET] IMPLAN Offers Replacement for RIMS II

On June 19, 2013 BEA announced the elimination of their RIMS II regional 
multiplier system. BEA closed their website on October 1, 2013 due to the 
government-wide shut-down. In short, RIMS II multipliers are no longer 
available. Next week IMPLAN Group LLC will begin shipping the I-RIMS suite of 
products that replicates all RIMS II products including identical geographies, 
sector schema, addenda files and delivery formats. We are pleased to offer a 
dependable source for analysts that utilize RIMS II-style regional multipliers 
in their work. 

Dr. Gregory S. Alward 
Chief Innovations Officer (CIO) 
IMPLAN GROUP LLC 
16740 Birkdale Commons Parkway, Suite 206 
Huntersville, NC 28078 
651-439-4421 (office) 
IMPLAN.com 

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Fwd: [MCRSA-L] Reminder-CfP - Quantitative Multidisciplinary Approaches in Human Capital and Asset Management

2013-07-21 Thread John Leatherman

On behalf of Meir Russ.

- Forwarded Message -
From: "Meir Russ" 
To: mcrs...@listserv.ksu.edu
Sent: Sunday, July 21, 2013 6:15:35 AM
Subject: Re: [MCRSA-L] Reminder-CfP - Quantitative Multidisciplinary Approaches 
in Human Capital and Asset Management

I will attend the AOM in Orlando Aug 11-13, 2013 and will be happy to chat if 
you are interested.

Quantitative Multidisciplinary Approaches in Human Capital and Asset Management

Edited by Meir Russ, published by IGI Global

Call for Book Chapter Proposals

In the ‘knowledge economy’ it is widely recognized that the effective 
engagement and utilization of human capital and the other facets of 
intellectual capital are critical, if not the only means to organizations’ 
short-term success and long-term survival. Organizations and their officers 
realize that the critical sources of competencies, capabilities, and 
sustainable competitive advantage require  the ability to attract, retain, 
develop, manage, and reward effectively their human assets. Yet, few are 
actually ‘walking the walk’ and even fewer are using quantitative tools to 
develop and manage this ‘fuzzy’ asset. A number of developments are making 
human assets, management and measurement increasingly more prominent to today’s 
executives, including: changing demographics of the labor force, the 
increasingly rapid pace of technological innovation, rapidly changing global 
competition, greater attention to customers’ changing needs, and 
experimentation with new intra and inter-or
 ganizational structures. At the same time, the lack of legal and institutional 
standardized frameworks and infrastructure, underlined by the lack of 
agreed-upon definitions and theories make such an attempt a difficult, if not 
impossible one. In response to this growing gap and escalating challenges, this 
book is envisioned as a manuscript that will provide a robust scientific and 
quantitative foundation for a multi-disciplinary, multi-level theory of human 
capital and human assets.

The study of human capital and assets originated in economics, and was later 
advanced by accounting, human resource, and strategic management (among many 
others). Lacking a comprehensive, unifying theory, it became agonizingly clear 
that a reliable, transparent and widely accepted measurement system for the 
valuation of human capital and assets at the organization level is missing. 
From the broader economic and legal perspectives, the focus on human assets 
might be even more important. The inability of the financial markets to 
monetize human (or for that matter any other intellectual) assets is resulting 
in a major market failure. This book calls for a multidisciplinary, multi-level 
discussion that is urgently needed.  Quantitative research needs to be done at 
multiple levels, from numerous perspectives and disciplines, focusing on 
different and diverse units of analysis (country, region, organization, groups 
and individuals). Specifically, this call solicits chapter proposal
 s from a multidisciplinary array of scholars that can contribute to one or 
more of (but not limited to) the following perspectives/disciplines: Economic, 
Financial, Accounting, Systems-Networks, Biological, Physics, Behavioral, Human 
Resources, Economic Development and Regional Development. Additional 
perspectives, if proposed, will be considered. Multi-level and multi-discipline 
chapters discussing quantitative research findings are strongly encouraged. 
When appropriate, pluralities of empirical methods from diverse disciplines are 
also encouraged.

The anticipated table of contents is listed below:

Table of Contents
Introduction

Part A - Disciplinary discussions
1. Economic perspective
a. An introduction to the current state of knowledge
b. Multi-level inquiries
2. Financial perspective
a. An introduction to the current state of knowledge
b. Multi-level inquiries
3. Accounting perspective
a. An introduction to the current state of knowledge
b. Multi-level inquiries
4. Systems-Networks perspective
a. An introduction to the current state of knowledge
b. Multi-level inquiry
5. Biological perspective
a. An introduction to the current state of knowledge
b. Multi-level inquiries
6. Physics perspective
a. An introduction to the current state of knowledge
b. Multi-level inquiry
7. Behavioral perspective
a. An introduction to the current state of knowledge
b. Multi-level inquiry
8. Human Resources perspective
a. An introduction to the current state of knowledge
b. Multi-level inquiry
9. Economic Development perspective
a. An introduction to the current state of knowledge
b. Multi-level inquiry
10. Regional Development perspective
a. An introduction to the current state of knowledge
b. Multi-level inquiry

Part B – Cross-Disciplinary discussions
a. An introduction to the current state of knowledge
b. Multi-disciplinary studies
i. ….
ii. ….

Part C – Illustrative case studies using:
a. at least two perspectives
b. at least two levels with

Fwd: Issue 43.1 of JRAP

2013-07-17 Thread John Leatherman

On behalf of Dave Sorenson.



Journal of Regional Analysis & Policy
Volume 43, Number 1 (2013) 

Special Issue on Economic Freedom and Regional Economics 
Guest Editor: Joshua Hall 

Table of Contents 

Article Page # 

Economic Freedom and Regional Economics: An Introduction to a Special Issue 1 
Joshua C. Hall 

An Economic Freedom Index for U.S. Metropolitan Areas 3 
Dean B. Stansel 

Economic Freedom and Economic Development in the Mexican States 21 
Nathan J. Ashby, Avilia Bueno, and Deborah Martinez 

The Impact of Economic Freedom on Per Capita Real GDP: A Study of OECD Nations 
34 
Richard J. Cebula, J.R. Clark, and Franklin G. Mixon, Jr. 

A Dynamic Analysis of Economic Freedom and Income Inequality in the 50 U.S. 
States: 
Empirical Evidence of a Parabolic Relationship 42 
Daniel L. Bennett and Richard K. Vedder 

Do Changes in Economic Freedom affect Well-Being? 56 
Ariel R. Belasen and R.W. Hafer 

Does Economic Freedom Lead to Selective Migration By Education? 65 
Sean E. Mulholland and Rey Hernández-Julián 



David J. Sorenson 
Associate Professor of Economics Augustana College 
2001 S. Summit Ave. 
Sioux Falls, SD 57197 
(605)274-5223

Fwd: [MCRSA-L] CfP - Quantitative Multidisciplinary Approaches in Human Capital and Asset Management

2013-06-17 Thread John Leatherman

On behalf of Meir Russ.



Quantitative Multidisciplinary Approaches in Human Capital and Asset Management

Edited by Meir Russ, published by IGI Global

Call for Book Chapter Proposals

In the ‘knowledge economy’ it is widely recognized that the effective 
engagement and utilization of human capital and the other facets of 
intellectual capital are critical, if not the only means to organizations’ 
short-term success and long-term survival. Organizations and their officers 
realize that the critical sources of competencies, capabilities, and 
sustainable competitive advantage require  the ability to attract, retain, 
develop, manage, and reward effectively their human assets. Yet, few are 
actually ‘walking the walk’ and even fewer are using quantitative tools to 
develop and manage this ‘fuzzy’ asset. A number of developments are making 
human assets, management and measurement increasingly more prominent to today’s 
executives, including: changing demographics of the labor force, the 
increasingly rapid pace of technological innovation, rapidly changing global 
competition, greater attention to customers’ changing needs, and 
experimentation with new intra- and inter-organizational structures. At the 
same time, the lack of legal and institutional standardized frameworks and 
infrastructure, underlined by the lack of agreed-upon definitions and theories 
make such an attempt a difficult, if not impossible one. In response to this 
growing gap and escalating challenges, this book is envisioned as a manuscript 
that will provide a robust scientific and quantitative foundation for a 
multi-disciplinary, multi-level theory of human capital and human assets. 

The study of human capital and assets originated in economics, and was later 
advanced by accounting, human resource, and strategic management (among many 
others). Lacking a comprehensive, unifying theory, it became agonizingly clear 
that a reliable, transparent and widely accepted measurement system for the 
valuation of human capital and assets at the organization level is missing. 
From the broader economic and legal perspectives, the focus on human assets 
might be even more important. The inability of the financial markets to 
monetize human (or for that matter any other intellectual) assets is resulting 
in a major market failure. This book calls for a multidisciplinary, multi-level 
discussion that is urgently needed.  Quantitative research needs to be done at 
multiple levels, from numerous perspectives and disciplines, focusing on 
different and diverse units of analysis (country, region, organization, groups 
and individuals). Specifically, this call solicits chapter proposals from a 
multidisciplinary array of scholars that can contribute to one or more of (but 
not limited to) the following perspectives/disciplines: Economic, Financial, 
Accounting, Systems-Networks, Biological, Physics, Behavioral, Human Resources, 
Economic Development and Regional Development. Additional perspectives, if 
proposed, will be considered. Multi-level and multi-discipline chapters 
discussing quantitative research findings are strongly encouraged. When 
appropriate, pluralities of empirical methods from diverse disciplines are also 
encouraged.  

The anticipated table of contents is listed below:

Table of Contents
Introduction

Part A - Disciplinary discussions
1. Economic perspective
a. An introduction to the current state of knowledge
b. Multi-level inquiries
2. Financial perspective
a. An introduction to the current state of knowledge
b. Multi-level inquiries
3. Accounting perspective
a. An introduction to the current state of knowledge
b. Multi-level inquiries
4. Systems-Networks perspective
a. An introduction to the current state of knowledge
b. Multi-level inquiry
5. Biological perspective
a. An introduction to the current state of knowledge
b. Multi-level inquiries
6. Physics perspective
a. An introduction to the current state of knowledge
b. Multi-level inquiry
7. Behavioral perspective
a. An introduction to the current state of knowledge
b. Multi-level inquiry
8. Human Resources perspective
a. An introduction to the current state of knowledge
b. Multi-level inquiry
9. Economic Development perspective
a. An introduction to the current state of knowledge
b. Multi-level inquiry
10. Regional Development perspective
a. An introduction to the current state of knowledge
b. Multi-level inquiry

Part B – Cross-Disciplinary discussions
a. An introduction to the current state of knowledge
b. Multi-disciplinary studies 
i. ….
ii. ….

Part C – Illustrative case studies using: 
a. at least two perspectives 
b. at least two levels within a discipline
Conclusion

Schedule for publication of the book:
• Book chapter proposals received: August 30, 2013
• Notification of accepted chapter proposals: October 1, 2013
• Receipt of full book chapters: February 1, 2014
• Review book chapters and revision feedback: March 15, 2014
• Receipt by editors of final draft of boo

IMPLAN Transformation Announcement

2013-05-17 Thread John Leatherman

On behalf of Greg Alward.


IMPLAN Transformation Announcement

MIG Inc., the provider of IMPLAN systems, is transforming to a new company 
called The IMPLAN Group LLC.  MIG Inc. founders Doug Olson and Scott Lindall 
are withdrawing from day-to-day operations while maintaining a continued 
involvement in the overall management of the new company. The MIG Inc. 
management team of Ambrose Alward (President) and Greg Alward (Vice President) 
have partnered with an investment group in Davidson, North Carolina to provide 
continuity of leadership in the transition to The IMPLAN Group LLC. The new 
configuration will allow The IMPLAN Group LLC to expand and create exciting new 
IMPLAN data and service offerings in regional science and economic impact 
analysis. The IMPLAN Group LLC will also open offices and new training facility 
in the Davidson NC area, only 25 minutes north of Charlotte on the shores of 
beautiful Lake Norman. We are actively recruiting for a variety of positions at 
our Davidson location.

The new IMPLAN team is dedicated to continuing the same personal service and 
high quality IMPLAN data and products our customers have relied upon for many 
years. We are equally committed to expanding our product and data offerings, 
training venues, and consulting services to reach an even wider audience with 
the same dedication and personal service we feel our customers deserve.





John Leatherman
Office of Local Government
Department of Agricultural Economics
Kansas State University
331G Waters Hall
Manhattan, KS 66506-4026

Phone: 785-532-4492
Fax: 785-532-6925
E-mail: jleat...@k-state.edu
Website: www.ksu-olg.info

MCRSA Conference Proposals Due April 1

2013-03-29 Thread John Leatherman

PROPOSALS DUE APRIL 1

Apologies for cross posting

2013 MCRSA Conference

The Mid-Continent Regional Science Association will host their 44th annual 
conference May 29-31, 2013 in Kansas City, Missouri.  This is to announce the 
call for regular papers and sessions and to encourage students to participate 
in the M. Jarvin Emerson Student Paper Competition. 

All persons wishing to submit an abstract or session proposal for the MCRSA 
conference are encouraged to do so electronically via e-mail to John Leatherman 
at jleat...@k-state.edu by April 1, 2013.

Information can be found at the MCRSA Website: 

Feel free to contact me if you have questions about participating in the 
MCRSA's 44th Annual Conference. Please share this information with others who 
may have interest.

John Leatherman, 785-532-4492, jleat...@k-state.edu


John Leatherman
Office of Local Government
Department of Agricultural Economics
Kansas State University
331G Waters Hall
Manhattan, KS 66506-4026

Phone: 785-532-4492
Fax: 785-532-6925
E-mail: jleat...@k-state.edu
Website: www.ksu-olg.info

2013 MCRSA Conference - Final Call for Papers

2013-03-15 Thread John Leatherman

FINAL NOTICE

Apologies for cross posting

2013 MCRSA Conference

The Mid-Continent Regional Science Association will host their 44th annual 
conference May 29-31, 2013 in Kansas City, Missouri.  This is to announce the 
call for regular papers and sessions and to encourage students to participate 
in the M. Jarvin Emerson Student Paper Competition. 

Information can be found at the MCRSA Website: 

The MCRSA meeting will offer a stimulating mix of academics and practitioners 
focusing on applied problems.  And, the conference remains a great buy among 
professional and academic association meetings.  Early registrants will enjoy a 
reduced meeting registration fee of $270.  In addition, a special reduced fee 
for students will once again be in effect.  The full student registration fee 
is $110.

You can either download a conference registration form from the MCRSA Website, 
or register and pay online at the North American Regional Science Council 
(NARSC) Website . Click on the User Area link and sign in or 
register. Once into the User Area, click on the Register link and select MCRSA 
2013 to make your purchases.

The meeting will take place at the Intercontinental Kansas City at the Plaza 
hotel in Kansas City. We're getting a great rate ($149/night).  Participants 
should contact the hotel directly at1-866-656-9717 and indicate participation 
in the MCRSA conference.

All persons wishing to submit an abstract or session proposal for the MCRSA 
conference are encouraged to do so electronically via e-mail to John Leatherman 
at jleat...@k-state.edu by April 1, 2013.

The meeting also offers students the opportunity to participate in MCRSA’s M. 
Jarvin Emerson Memorial Student Paper Competition.  Strongly encourage your 
students to enter the paper competition.  It's a great learning experience and 
the odds of recognition are favorable for good work.  A cash award of $1,000 is 
offered and the winning entry is published in the Association’s journal, The 
Journal of Regional Analysis & Policy.  Also, special travel grants are 
available to contestants whose papers are accepted for presentation at the 
conference. Additional details can be found at the MCRSA Web site.

The MCRSA consists of an interdisciplinary membership from academics and other 
public and private organizations.  The MCRSA is interested in using the tools 
of regional science to help solve applied problems in rural and urban areas at 
the local, state and national levels.  

Feel free to contact me if you have questions about participating in the 
MCRSA's 44th Annual Conference. Please share this information with others who 
may have interest.

John Leatherman, 785-532-4492, jleat...@k-state.edu


John Leatherman
Office of Local Government
Department of Agricultural Economics
Kansas State University
331G Waters Hall
Manhattan, KS 66506-4026

Phone: 785-532-4492
Fax: 785-532-6925
E-mail: jleat...@k-state.edu
Website: www.ksu-olg.info

2013 MCRSA Conference - second call for papers

2013-02-03 Thread John Leatherman

Apologies for cross posting

2013 MCRSA Conference

The Mid-Continent Regional Science Association will host their 44th annual 
conference May 29-31, 2013 in Kansas City, Missouri.  This is to announce the 
call for regular papers and sessions and to encourage students to participate 
in the M. Jarvin Emerson Student Paper Competition. 

Information can be found at the MCRSA Website: 

The MCRSA meeting will offer a stimulating mix of academics and practitioners 
focusing on applied problems.  And, the conference remains a great buy among 
professional and academic association meetings.  Early registrants will enjoy a 
reduced meeting registration fee of $270.  In addition, a special reduced fee 
for students will once again be in effect.  The full student registration fee 
is $110.

You can either download a conference registration form from the MCRSA Website, 
or register and pay online at the North American Regional Science Council 
(NARSC) Website . Click on the User Area link and sign in or 
register. Once into the User Area, click on the Register link and select MCRSA 
2013 to make your purchases.

The meeting will take place at the Intercontinental Kansas City at the Plaza 
hotel in Kansas City. We're getting a great rate ($149/night).  Participants 
should contact the hotel directly at1-866-656-9717 and indicate participation 
in the MCRSA conference.

All persons wishing to submit an abstract or session proposal for the MCRSA 
conference are encouraged to do so electronically via e-mail to John Leatherman 
at jleat...@k-state.edu by April 1, 2013.

The meeting also offers students the opportunity to participate in MCRSA’s M. 
Jarvin Emerson Memorial Student Paper Competition.  Strongly encourage your 
students to enter the paper competition.  It's a great learning experience and 
the odds of recognition are favorable for good work.  A cash award of $1,000 is 
offered and the winning entry is published in the Association’s journal, The 
Journal of Regional Analysis & Policy.  Also, special travel grants are 
available to contestants whose papers are accepted for presentation at the 
conference. Additional details can be found at the MCRSA Web site.

The MCRSA consists of an interdisciplinary membership from academics and other 
public and private organizations.  The MCRSA is interested in using the tools 
of regional science to help solve applied problems in rural and urban areas at 
the local, state and national levels.  

Feel free to contact me if you have questions about participating in the 
MCRSA's 44th Annual Conference. Please share this information with others who 
may have interest.

John Leatherman, 785-532-4492, jleat...@k-state.edu


John Leatherman
Office of Local Government
Department of Agricultural Economics
Kansas State University
331G Waters Hall
Manhattan, KS 66506-4026

Phone: 785-532-4492
Fax: 785-532-6925
E-mail: jleat...@k-state.edu
Website: www.ksu-olg.info

JRAP 42(3) now available

2013-01-23 Thread John Leatherman



The Journal of Regional Analysis and Policy (JRAP) is the peer-reviewed 
academic publication of the Mid-Continent Regional Science Association (MCRSA). 
Our goal is to publish high quality regional science manuscripts that are 
theory-based, empirically-sound, and policy-relevant. JRAP is produced as a 
public good by MCRSA and is open access and freely available at: 
http://www.jrap-journal.org/ 



Current Issue: Volume 42, Issue 3 




U.S. State and Regional Economic Impact of the 2008/2009 Recession 177 
John E. Connaughton and Ronald A. Madsen 

Economic Value of Stream Degradation across the Central Appalachians 188 
Laura E. Jackson, Brenda Rashleigh, and Michael E. McDonald 

A Bayesian Spatial Econometric Analysis of SNAP Participation Rates in 
Appalachia 198 
Donald J. Lacombe, Nyakundi M. Michieka, and Tesfa Gebremedhin 

Assessing Regional Attitudes about Entrepreneurship 210 
Sco tt Loveridge, Steven R. Miller, Timothy Komarek, and Thasanee Satimanon 

The Impact of Brownfields on Residential Property Values in Cincinnati, Ohio: A 
Spatial Hedonic Approach 223 Oana Mihaescu and Rainer vom Hofe 



Does Commuting Lead to Migration? 237 
Xiaobing Shuai 


Explaining Differences in State Unemployment Rates During the Great Recession 
251 Michael L. Walden 



John Leatherman 
Office of Local Government 
Department of Agricultural Economics 
Kansas State University 
331G Waters Hall 
Manhattan, KS 66506-4026 

Phone: 785-532-4492 
Fax: 785-532-6925 
E-mail: jleat...@k-state.edu 
Website: www.ksu-olg.info

JRAP Special Issue on Market-based Environmental Management

2012-12-23 Thread John Leatherman

Sorry for cross-posting.


The Journal of Regional Analysis & Policy
Volume 42, Number 2 
Special Issue on Market-based Environmental Management
Guest Editor: John Leatherman

Articles:

Factors Affecting Land Trust Agents’ Preferences for Conservation 
Easements.  
JRAP 42(2): 88-103.
Eric D. Cropper, Donald M. McLeod, Christopher T. Bastian, Catherine M. 
Keske,
Dana L. Hoag, and Jennifer E. Cross

Comparing Water Quality Trading Programs: What Lessons Are There To Learn?
JRAP 42(2): 104-125.
Suzie Greenhalgh and Mindy Selman

Modeling Transactions Costs in a Regional Transferable Discharge Permit 
System for Phosphorus Runoff.   JRAP 42(2): 126-138.
David M. Mitchell and Keith Willett

Establishing a Clearinghouse to Reduce Impediments to Water Quality 
Trading.  
JRAP 42(2): 139-150.
Jeffrey K. O’Hara, Michael J. Walsh, and Paul K. Marchetti

BMPs For Sale! – Implications from a Case Study in BMP Auctions.   
JRAP 42(2): 151-161.
Craig M. Smith, John C. Leatherman, Jeffrey M. Peterson, John M. Crespi, and
Josh D. Roe

A Simulation of Factors Impeding Water Quality Trading.  
JRAP 42(2): 162-176.
Craig M. Smith, Jeffrey M. Peterson, John C. Leatherman, and Jeffery R. 
Williams


John Leatherman
Office of Local Government
Department of Agricultural Economics
Kansas State University
331G Waters Hall
Manhattan, KS 66506-4026

Phone: 785-532-4492
Fax: 785-532-6925
E-mail: jleat...@k-state.edu
Website: www.ksu-olg.info

JRAP, volume 42, issue 1, now available

2012-09-18 Thread John Leatherman


The Journal of Regional Analysis & Policy is freely available and provided as a 
public good for academic researchers and policy makers by the Mid-Continent 
Regional Science Association. 

The new issue of JRAP , volume 42, issue 1, has been posted to the website: 
www.jrap-journal.org/ 

Contents are: 

Regular Peer-reviewed Articles: 

An Economic Indicator for the State of the Economy in the Southeastern U.S. 
Tom W. Miller and Donald Sabbarese 

The Long-Run Relationship among Regional Housing Prices: An Empirical Analysis 
of the U.S. 
James E. Payne 

MCRSA Presidential Symposium – 42 nd Annual Conference (2011): 

Destination Choices of Michigan Micropolitan Outmigrants: Key Determinants and 
Implications for Community Marketing 
Roger Butters, Eric Thompson, and Ziwen Zheng 

Recreational Homes and Migration to Remote Amenity-Rich Areas 
Guangqing Chi and David W. Marcouiller 

Internal Migration and County Population Dynamics for Michigan Counties 
David J. Sorenson and Ronald J. Gunderson 



John Leatherman 
Department of Agricultural Economics 
Kansas State University 
331G Waters Hall 
Manhattan, KS 66506-4026 

Phone: 785-532-4492 
Fax: 785-532-6925 
E-mail: jleat...@k-state.edu 
Website: www.ksu-olg.info

Fwd: Job Posting for Website

2012-09-04 Thread John Leatherman

On behalf of Ambrose Alward and MIG, Inc., the makers of the IMPLAN software 
system.

John Leatherman



Regional Economist / Analyst 

The Job 

MIG, Inc. is recruiting a Mid-level Regional Economist/Analyst to build spatial 
interaction models of inter-regional trade using information from MIG’s Social 
Accounting (SAM) data warehouse of regional and national economic accounts. The 
successful candidate will be primarily responsible for implementing and 
enhancing MIG’s Trade Modeling System (TMS), a module of the IMPLAN system. TMS 
is a collection of individual trade models for specific commodities and factors 
of production. These models depict the trade behavior of commodities and 
factors of production within the context of I-O and CGE modeling frameworks. 
The work involves using various econometric and data transformation methods to 
design, revise, and implement theoretically sound models of regional trade 
flows to add to the TMS collection. The work also involves extracting and 
manipulating the data necessary to build TMS models, drawing data from MIG’s 
SAM data warehouse using complex “Extraction-Transformation-Load” (ETL) work 
processes in a database environment. 

Duties 

Plans, schedules, and builds TMS trade models using generally accepted and 
sometimes fairly complex economic or statistical techniques. 

Using conventional ETL methods, obtains data from MIG’s SAM data warehouse and 
other sources for constructing TMS models. 

Using conventional ETL methods, obtains new data pertinent to building TMS 
models from extant sources and loads the data into MIG’s SAM data warehouse. 

Evaluates all TMS-related data and makes adjustments to ensure reliability and 
comparability. 

Evaluates all TMS component trade models and makes enhancements and revisions 
to ensure reliability and comparability. 

Assists the MIG team in developing new methods and products. 

Knowledge and Skills 

PhD in Economics or Applied Economics preferred, Masters with experience will 
also be considered. 

Applied knowledge and experience in modeling the spatial interactions that 
constitute regional economic trade. 

Applied knowledge and experience with regional social accounting systems, 
regional economic modeling techniques (including input-output analysis, 
computable general equilibrium modeling) and econometric analysis of regional 
economic behaviors. 

Demonstrated experience in ETL tools and methods applied to large databases of 
economic information. 

Demonstrated experience with a wide array of analysis systems and tools such as 
SQL and GIS database modeling, MATLAB, GAMS, and programming languages like 
Python. 

Quantitative skills and experience in using statistical software packages such 
as SPSS or SAS useful. Knowledge and experience with economic analysis programs 
such as IMPLAN or REMI are desirable. 

Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume to Ambrose Alward at 
j...@implan.com or to MIG Inc., PO Box 837. Hudson, WI 54016. The position will 
remain open until filled. MIG is a AA/EEO company. Please see www.IMPLAN.com 
for more information about MIG Inc. 





...Ambrose Alward 

Minnesota IMPLAN Group, Inc. 
502 2 nd st, suite 204 

Hudson WI 54016 
Phone 651-439-4421 Fax 651-472-5703 
www.implan.com ; supp...@implan.com

Fwd: Update on Census Bureau's American Community Survey

2012-05-11 Thread John Leatherman

Folks:

This could be a big deal.

John Leatherman
Department of Agricultural Economics
Kansas State University
331G Waters Hall
Manhattan, KS 66506-4026

Phone: 785-532-4492
Fax: 785-532-6925
E-mail: jleat...@k-state.edu
Website: www.ksu-olg.info



From: "Tamara Wagester-Subrick (C-FARE)" 
To: 
Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2012 3:54:28 PM
Subject: Update on Census Bureau's American Community Survey

Last night the U.S. House of Representatives voted (232 - 190) to eliminate all 
funding for the Census Bureau's American Community Survey. This survey replaced 
the traditional census long form starting with the 2010 Census. Before the 
House considered the Webster amendment, it approved, by voice vote, an 
amendment sponsored by Rep. Ted Poe (R-TX) to make response to the ACS 
voluntary, by prohibiting both the Census Bureau and the Justice Department 
from using funds to enforce penalties in the Census Act that make survey 
response mandatory. The Senate is expected to take up the FY2013 Commerce, 
Justice, and Science Appropriations bill next week. 

C-FARE welcomes quotes and statements from any researchers who use this data. 
We will use these statements as we communicate with staff to educate them 
regarding the value of these programs. 

C-FARE 
202-408-8522 
www.cfare.org


And, from the Association of Public Data Users:


Data Advocacy Alert:  U.S. House Votes to Eliminate American Community Survey
 
The U.S. House of Representatives voted on May 9th to eliminate the American 
Community Survey (ACS).  This amendment to the FY2013 Commerce, Justice, and 
Science appropriations bill passed by a vote of 232 to 190.  Right before this 
vote, the House passed the Webster amendment, approved by voice vote and 
sponsored by Rep. Ted Poe (R-TX), to make response to the ACS voluntary by 
prohibiting both the Census Bureau and the Justice Department from using funds 
to enforce penalties in the Census Act that make survey response mandatory.   

The outcome of this vote demonstrates the importance of proactivity among data 
users in conveying their support for the ACS and other surveys to all members 
of the House and Senate.  The Senate is expected to take up the FY2013 
Commerce, Justice, and Science Appropriations bill shortly.  

There are two ways your organization can support the ACS and ensure continued 
access to the timely, local data produced through this survey:

Contact your senators and/or work with your organization’s 
intergovernmental office to facilitate communication with the U.S. Senate about 
the importance of the ACS.  State and local data users are encouraged to 
provide clear examples of how the ACS is used in their state and community for 
policymaking.  
Signing on to the Census Project’s letter opposing the House funding cuts 
and votes to make the ACS voluntary and then eliminate the survey.  A draft 
version of the letter is available here for viewing, subject to non-substantive 
edits.  Please contact Terri Ann Lowenthal with questions and to sign on to the 
letter.  The Census Project asks that sign-on is at the organizational, not 
individual, level.

The Census Project has a wealth of resources available for those looking for 
more information on the constitutional foundation for the ACS and its 
importance to the economy.  Learn more on The Census Project website.

MCRSA/IMPLAN conference deadline extended

2012-04-02 Thread John Leatherman

DEADLINE EXTENDED JUST A LITTLE

Sorry for cross posting

The MCRSA/IMPLAN Conference proposal deadline was Sunday, April 1. Being the 
weekend, some people forgot. Yes, I will take paper proposals this week. No 
later than Friday, close of business. Invitations are being sent this week. 
When all available slots are full, that's it. A preliminary program will be 
issued the third week of April. Registration deadlines will be enforced.

It looks to be shaping up like a nice conference... Details below.

2012 MCRSA/IMPLAN Conference - Twin Cities, MN

Paper and Session Proposals Due April 1, 2012

The Mid-Continent Regional Science Association is teaming with MIG, Inc., the 
makers of the IMPLAN economic modeling system,  to host their annual 
conferences June 6-8, 2012 in Bloomington, Minnesota.  This is to announce the 
call for regular papers and sessions and to encourage students to participate 
in the M. Jarvin Emerson Student Paper Competition.

Complete submission guidelines can be found at the MCRSA Website: www.mcrsa.org.
 
The MCRSA/IMPLAN meetings will be bigger and better than ever with a 
stimulating mix of academics and practitioners focusing on applied problems.  
Two parallel conference tracks will be offered, one of which is dedicated to 
IMPLAN applications, but participants are free to sample any and all sessions. 
For IMPLAN users, IMPLAN will hold a special reduced-cost Introduction to 
IMPLAN V3 Workshop June 5-6 at the conference hotel.

And, the conference remains a great buy among professional and academic 
association meetings.  Early registrants will enjoy a reduced meeting 
registration fee of $190.  In addition, a special reduced fee for students will 
once again be in effect.  The full student registration fee is $90.

You can either download a conference registration form from the MCRSA Website, 
or register and pay online at IMPLAN’s Website: www.implan.com.

The meeting will take place at the Hilton Minneapolis/St. Paul Airport Mall of 
America hotel in Bloomington. We're getting a great rate ($139/night).  
Participants should contact the hotel directly at 1-952-854-2100 or 
1-800-HILTONS  and indicate participation in the MCRSA/IMPLAN conference.

All persons wishing to submit an abstract or session proposal for both the 
MCRSA and IMPLAN conference sessions are encouraged to do so electronically via 
e-mail to John Leatherman at jleat...@k-state.edu by April 1, 2012.

The meeting also offers students the opportunity to participate in MCRSA’s M. 
Jarvin Emerson Memorial Student Paper Competition.  Strongly encourage your 
students to enter the paper competition.  It's a great learning experience and 
the odds of recognition are favorable for good work.  A cash award of $1,000 is 
offered and the winning entry is published in the Association’s journal, The 
Journal of Regional Analysis & Policy.  Additional details can be found at the 
MCRSA Web site.

The MCRSA consists of an interdisciplinary membership from academics and other 
public and private organizations.  The MCRSA is interested in using the tools 
of regional science to help solve applied problems in rural and urban areas at 
the local, state and national levels.  There are thousands of active users of 
MIG databases and software in the United State as well as internationally.  MIG 
clients include federal and state government, universities, as well as private 
sector consultants.

Feel free to contact me if you have questions about participating in the 
MCRSA's 43rd Annual Conference and the 9th Biennial IMPLAN National User’s 
Conference.

John Leatherman, 785-532-4492, jleat...@k-state.edu


John Leatherman
Office of Local Government
Department of Agricultural Economics
Kansas State University
331G Waters Hall
Manhattan, KS 66506-4026

Phone: 785-532-4492
Fax: 785-532-6925
E-mail: jleat...@k-state.edu
Website: www.ksu-olg.info

MCRSA/IMPLAN Final Call for Papers

2012-03-20 Thread John Leatherman

FINAL CALL

Apologies for cross posting and don't mean to pester

2012 MCRSA/IMPLAN Conference - Twin Cities, MN

Paper and Session Proposals Due April 1, 2012

The Mid-Continent Regional Science Association is teaming with MIG, Inc., the 
makers of the IMPLAN economic modeling system,  to host their annual 
conferences June 6-8, 2012 in Bloomington, Minnesota.  This is to announce the 
call for regular papers and sessions and to encourage students to participate 
in the M. Jarvin Emerson Student Paper Competition. 

Complete submission guidelines can be found at the MCRSA Website: www.mcrsa.org.
 
The MCRSA/IMPLAN meetings will be bigger and better than ever with a 
stimulating mix of academics and practitioners focusing on applied problems.  
Two parallel conference tracks will be offered, one of which is dedicated to 
IMPLAN applications, but participants are free to sample any and all sessions. 
For IMPLAN users, IMPLAN will hold a special reduced-cost Introduction to 
IMPLAN V3 Workshop June 5-6 at the conference hotel.

And, the conference remains a great buy among professional and academic 
association meetings.  Early registrants will enjoy a reduced meeting 
registration fee of $190.  In addition, a special reduced fee for students will 
once again be in effect.  The full student registration fee is $90.

You can either download a conference registration form from the MCRSA Website, 
or register and pay online at IMPLAN’s Website: www.implan.com.

The meeting will take place at the Hilton Minneapolis/St. Paul Airport Mall of 
America hotel in Bloomington. We're getting a great rate ($139/night).  
Participants should contact the hotel directly at 1-952-854-2100 or 
1-800-HILTONS  and indicate participation in the MCRSA/IMPLAN conference.

All persons wishing to submit an abstract or session proposal for both the 
MCRSA and IMPLAN conference sessions are encouraged to do so electronically via 
e-mail to John Leatherman at jleat...@k-state.edu by April 1, 2012.

The meeting also offers students the opportunity to participate in MCRSA’s M. 
Jarvin Emerson Memorial Student Paper Competition.  Strongly encourage your 
students to enter the paper competition.  It's a great learning experience and 
the odds of recognition are favorable for good work.  A cash award of $1,000 is 
offered and the winning entry is published in the Association’s journal, The 
Journal of Regional Analysis & Policy.  Additional details can be found at the 
MCRSA Web site.

The MCRSA consists of an interdisciplinary membership from academics and other 
public and private organizations.  The MCRSA is interested in using the tools 
of regional science to help solve applied problems in rural and urban areas at 
the local, state and national levels.  There are thousands of active users of 
MIG databases and software in the United State as well as internationally.  MIG 
clients include federal and state government, universities, as well as private 
sector consultants.

Feel free to contact me if you have questions about participating in the 
MCRSA's 43rd Annual Conference and the 9th Biennial IMPLAN National User’s 
Conference.

John Leatherman, 785-532-4492, jleat...@k-state.edu


John Leatherman
Office of Local Government
Department of Agricultural Economics
Kansas State University
331G Waters Hall
Manhattan, KS 66506-4026

Phone: 785-532-4492
Fax: 785-532-6925
E-mail: jleat...@k-state.edu
Website: www.ksu-olg.info

MCRSA/IMPLAN conference paper proposal deadline

2012-03-01 Thread John Leatherman

Apologies for cross posting and don't mean to pester

2012 MCRSA/IMPLAN Conference - Twin Cities, MN

Paper and Session Proposals Due April 1, 2012

The Mid-Continent Regional Science Association is teaming with MIG, Inc., the 
makers of the IMPLAN economic modeling system,  to host their annual 
conferences June 6-8, 2012 in Bloomington, Minnesota.  This is to announce the 
call for regular papers and sessions and to encourage students to participate 
in the M. Jarvin Emerson Student Paper Competition. 

Information can be found at the MCRSA Website: 

The MCRSA/IMPLAN meetings will be bigger and better than ever with a 
stimulating mix of academics and practitioners focusing on applied problems.  
Two parallel conference tracks will be offered, one of which is dedicated to 
IMPLAN applications, but participants are free to sample any and all sessions. 
For IMPLAN users, IMPLAN will hold a special reduced-cost Introduction to 
IMPLAN V3 Workshop June 5-6 at the conference hotel.

And, the conference remains a great buy among professional and academic 
association meetings.  Early registrants will enjoy a reduced meeting 
registration fee of $190.  In addition, a special reduced fee for students will 
once again be in effect.  The full student registration fee is $90.

You can either download a conference registration form from the MCRSA Website, 
or register and pay online at IMPLAN’s Website .

The meeting will take place at the Hilton Minneapolis/St. Paul Airport Mall of 
America hotel in Bloomington. We're getting a great rate ($139/night).  
Participants should contact the hotel directly at 1-952-854-2100 or 
1-800-HILTONS  and indicate participation in the MCRSA/IMPLAN conference.

All persons wishing to submit an abstract or session proposal for both the 
MCRSA and IMPLAN conference sessions are encouraged to do so electronically via 
e-mail to John Leatherman at jleat...@k-state.edu by April 1, 2012.

The meeting also offers students the opportunity to participate in MCRSA’s M. 
Jarvin Emerson Memorial Student Paper Competition.  Strongly encourage your 
students to enter the paper competition.  It's a great learning experience and 
the odds of recognition are favorable for good work.  A cash award of $1,000 is 
offered and the winning entry is published in the Association’s journal, The 
Journal of Regional Analysis & Policy.  Additional details can be found at the 
MCRSA Web site.

The MCRSA consists of an interdisciplinary membership from academics and other 
public and private organizations.  The MCRSA is interested in using the tools 
of regional science to help solve applied problems in rural and urban areas at 
the local, state and national levels.  There are thousands of active users of 
MIG databases and software in the United State as well as internationally.  MIG 
clients include federal and state government, universities, as well as private 
sector consultants.

Feel free to contact me if you have questions about participating in the 
MCRSA's 43rd Annual Conference and the 9th Biennial IMPLAN National User’s 
Conference.

John Leatherman, 785-532-4492, jleat...@k-state.edu


John Leatherman
Office of Local Government
Department of Agricultural Economics
Kansas State University
331G Waters Hall
Manhattan, KS 66506-4026

Phone: 785-532-4492
Fax: 785-532-6925
E-mail: jleat...@k-state.edu
Website: www.ksu-olg.info

MCRSA/IMPLAN call for papers

2012-02-02 Thread John Leatherman

Apologies for cross posting

2012 MCRSA/IMPLAN Conference - Twin Cities, MN

Paper and Session Proposals Due April 1, 2012

The Mid-Continent Regional Science Association is teaming with MIG, Inc., the 
makers of the IMPLAN economic modeling system,  to host their annual 
conferences June 6-8, 2012 in Bloomington, Minnesota.  This is to announce the 
call for regular papers and sessions and to encourage students to participate 
in the M. Jarvin Emerson Student Paper Competition.

Information can be found at the MCRSA Website: www.mcrsa.org

The MCRSA/IMPLAN meetings will be bigger and better than ever with a 
stimulating mix of academics and practitioners focusing on applied problems.  
Two parallel conference tracks will be offered, one of which is dedicated to 
IMPLAN applications, but participants are free to sample any and all sessions. 
For IMPLAN users, IMPLAN will hold a special reduced-cost Introduction to 
IMPLAN V3 Workshop June 5-6 at the conference hotel.

And, the conference remains a great buy among professional and academic 
association meetings.  Early registrants will enjoy a reduced meeting 
registration fee of $190.  In addition, a special reduced fee for students will 
once again be in effect.  The full student registration fee is $90.

You can either download a conference registration form from the MCRSA Website, 
or register and pay online at IMPLAN’s Website: www.implan.com

The meeting will take place at the Hilton Minneapolis/St. Paul Airport Mall of 
America hotel in Bloomington. We're getting a great rate ($139/night).  
Participants should contact the hotel directly at1-952-854-2100 or 
1-800-HILTONS  and indicate participation in the MCRSA/IMPLAN conference.

All persons wishing to submit an abstract or session proposal for both the 
MCRSA and IMPLAN conference sessions are encouraged to do so electronically via 
e-mail to John Leatherman at jleat...@k-state.edu by April 1, 2012.

The meeting also offers students the opportunity to participate in MCRSA’s M. 
Jarvin Emerson Memorial Student Paper Competition.  Strongly encourage your 
students to enter the paper competition.  It's a great learning experience and 
the odds of recognition are favorable for good work.  A cash award of $1,000 is 
offered and the winning entry is published in the Association’s journal, The 
Journal of Regional Analysis & Policy.  Additional details can be found at the 
MCRSA Web site.

The MCRSA consists of an interdisciplinary membership from academics and other 
public and private organizations.  The MCRSA is interested in using the tools 
of regional science to help solve applied problems in rural and urban areas at 
the local, state and national levels.  There are thousands of active users of 
MIG databases and software in the United State as well as internationally.  MIG 
clients include federal and state government, universities, as well as private 
sector consultants.

Feel free to contact me if you have questions about participating in the 
MCRSA's 43rd Annual Conference and the 9th Biennial IMPLAN National User’s 
Conference.

John Leatherman, 785-532-4492, jleat...@k-state.edu


John Leatherman
Office of Local Government
Department of Agricultural Economics
Kansas State University
331G Waters Hall
Manhattan, KS 66506-4026

Phone: 785-532-4492
Fax: 785-532-6925
E-mail: jleat...@k-state.edu
Website: www.ksu-olg.info

MCRSA/IMPLAN 2012 conference and call for papers

2011-12-02 Thread John Leatherman

Apologies for cross posting

2012 MCRSA/IMPLAN Conference

The Mid-Continent Regional Science Association is teaming with MIG, Inc., the 
makers of the IMPLAN economic modeling system,  to host their annual 
conferences June 6-8, 2012 in Bloomington, Minnesota.  This is to announce the 
call for regular papers and sessions and to encourage students to participate 
in the M. Jarvin Emerson Student Paper Competition. 

Information can be found at the MCRSA Website: 

The MCRSA/IMPLAN meetings will be bigger and better than ever with a 
stimulating mix of academics and practitioners focusing on applied problems.  
Two parallel conference tracks will be offered, one of which is dedicated to 
IMPLAN applications, but participants are free to sample any and all sessions. 
For IMPLAN users, IMPLAN will hold a special reduced-cost Introduction to 
IMPLAN V3 Workshop June 5-6 at the conference hotel.

And, the conference remains a great buy among professional and academic 
association meetings.  Early registrants will enjoy a reduced meeting 
registration fee of $190.  In addition, a special reduced fee for students will 
once again be in effect.  The full student registration fee is $90.

You can either download a conference registration form from the MCRSA Website, 
or register and pay online at IMPLAN’s Website .

The meeting will take place at the Hilton Minneapolis/St. Paul Airport Mall of 
America hotel in Bloomington. We're getting a great rate ($139/night).  
Participants should contact the hotel directly at1-952-854-2100 or 
1-800-HILTONS  and indicate participation in the MCRSA/IMPLAN conference.

All persons wishing to submit an abstract or session proposal for both the 
MCRSA and IMPLAN conference sessions are encouraged to do so electronically via 
e-mail to John Leatherman at jleat...@k-state.edu by April 1, 2012.

The meeting also offers students the opportunity to participate in MCRSA’s M. 
Jarvin Emerson Memorial Student Paper Competition.  Strongly encourage your 
students to enter the paper competition.  It's a great learning experience and 
the odds of recognition are favorable for good work.  A cash award of $1,000 is 
offered and the winning entry is published in the Association’s journal, The 
Journal of Regional Analysis & Policy.  Additional details can be found at the 
MCRSA Web site.

The MCRSA consists of an interdisciplinary membership from academics and other 
public and private organizations.  The MCRSA is interested in using the tools 
of regional science to help solve applied problems in rural and urban areas at 
the local, state and national levels.  There are thousands of active users of 
MIG databases and software in the United State as well as internationally.  MIG 
clients include federal and state government, universities, as well as private 
sector consultants.

Feel free to contact me if you have questions about participating in the 
MCRSA's 43rd Annual Conference and the 9th Biennial IMPLAN National User’s 
Conference.

John Leatherman, 785-532-4492, jleat...@k-state.edu


John Leatherman
Office of Local Government
Department of Agricultural Economics
Kansas State University
331G Waters Hall
Manhattan, KS 66506-4026

Phone: 785-532-4492
Fax: 785-532-6925
E-mail: jleat...@k-state.edu
NEW Website: www.ksu-olg.info

IMPLAN Competition Deadline October 25

2011-10-21 Thread John Leatherman

Sorry for cross-posts.

IMPLAN Methods Competition
Proposals must be received by MIG by October 25th 2011

MIG Inc., the creators of IMPLAN, wishes to request proposals by applicants to 
perform research and development on Input-Output and data development related 
topics. Winners will receive a credit of up to $3,000 for any IMPLAN data and 
free access to the MIG economists for technical assistance in performing work 
on the proposal. They will also be invited to present their work at the 2012 
MSCRSA & IMPLAN conference.

Winners will be announced on November 9th 2011. MIG reserves the right to 
develop any proposal as a product. Questions and proposals may be directed to 
i...@implan.com. Submissions may also be mailed to MIG, 502 2nd St, Suite 301, 
Hudson, WI 54016.


The 2012 Joint Mid-Continent Regional Science Association (MCRSA) & IMPLAN 
Users Conference will be held June 6-8, 2012 at the Hilton Airport/MoA, in 
Bloomington, MN. The Hilton is located less then a mile from the MSP airport 
and is right by the famous Mall of America. 
Pre Conference IMPLAN Training: June 5-6

Contact Information:
http://www.MCRSA.org
http://www.IMPLAN.com

E-mail:
Competition: i...@implan.com
Conference: John Leatherman, jleat...@k-state.edu


John Leatherman
Office of Local Government
Department of Agricultural Economics
Kansas State University
331G Waters Hall
Manhattan, KS 66506-4026

Phone: 785-532-4492
Fax: 785-532-6925
E-mail: jleat...@k-state.edu
NEW Website: www.ksu-olg.info

JRAP 41(1) now available

2011-10-14 Thread John Leatherman

Sorry for cross-posting.

The new issue of The Journal of Regional Analysis & Policy, Volume 41, Number 
1, is now posted to the JRAP website. JRAP is published on-line twice per year 
and is available in an open access format as a service of the Mid-Continent 
Regional Science Association. 

Available at: www.jrap-journal.org

Contents are:

Regular Peer-reviewed Articles:

A Comparison of Regional Export Enhancement and Import Substitution 
Economic Development Strategies
Stephen Cooke and Philip Watson

An Empirical Note on R&D Growth Models with Regional Implications
James W. Saunoris and James E. Payne

Ethanol Production in the Southern High Plains of Texas:
Impacts on the Economy and Scarce Water Resources
Bridget Guerrero, Jeff Johnson, Steve Amosson, Phil Johnson, Eduardo 
Segarra, and James Surles

Do In-Kind Benefits Influence Pharmacists' Labor Supply Decisions?
Sean M. Murphy, Daniel L. Friesner, and David M. Scott

Industrial Growth in Indiana:  Demand Side Decomposition, 2001-2006
Nalitra Thaiprasert and Michael Hicks

MCRSA Presidential Symposium - 41st Annual Conference (2010):

The Effect of Sheriff's Sales on Condominium Sub-Market Property Values
Russ Kashian and Joseph D. Carroll, Jr.

Book Review:

D. Faulk and M. Hicks, Local Government Consolidation in the United 
States, by Richard Cebula


John Leatherman
Office of Local Government
Department of Agricultural Economics
Kansas State University
331G Waters Hall
Manhattan, KS 66506-4026

Phone: 785-532-4492
Fax: 785-532-6925
E-mail: jleat...@k-state.edu
NEW Website: www.ksu-olg.info

Extension Associate position at K-State

2011-06-13 Thread John Leatherman

Sorry for Cross-Posting

Copied below and attached is an announcement for an Extension Associate 
position at Kansas State University. The position focuses on state and local 
government public finance. Please pass this on to anyone you believe may have 
interest.


Position: Extension Associate

Office of Local Government, Department of Agricultural Economics, Kansas State 
University
Full-time, term position in the Office of Local Government, subject to annual 
performance review.

Date Available: The starting date is negotiable.

Responsibilities: Assist University faculty member in Extension outreach 
education program related to state and local government budgeting and public 
finance. This position is affiliated with the Office of Local Government (OLG) 
in the Department of Agricultural Economics, Kansas State University. Duties 
include: (1) independently and in collaboration with the Director develop and 
deliver Extension outreach education programs in the general area of local 
government budgeting and public finance; (2) interact with external clientele 
including local public officials, county Extension agents, community 
organization representatives and citizens, respond to inquiries, and make 
referrals as appropriate; (3) create and maintain large databases of local 
government budget information; (4) develop written reports and instructional 
materials related to public finance for mass distribution; (5) conduct 
technical analyses and applied research for cities and counties, including 
state and local trend studies and comparative analyses; (6) lead, support, and 
contribute to Internet-based information dissemination; (7) participate in an 
active applied research program; (8) provide leadership in the day-to-day 
management of OLG office operations and finances; (9) provide general support 
for the overall educational outreach mission of OLG; (10) provide supervision, 
assistance and instruction to other OLG staff and students, and (11) create an 
environment that fosters diversity, collegiality and ability to work in a 
multi-cultural setting. Additional program information: www.ksu-olg.info.

Qualifications:

Required
* Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Economics, Public Administration, or other 
discipline with emphasis in public finance, accounting, and/or budgeting and 
financial management. 
* Excellent quantitative analysis skills in financial accounting, management, 
data assembly and analysis. Capacity to use the relational capabilities of 
Microsoft Suite, including word processing, spreadsheet and database. 
* A sound, working knowledge of Kansas state and local government institutional 
structure and functions.
* Ability to communicate complex economic concepts to a lay-audience both 
orally and in writing. Excellent writing skills. Willingness to travel in-state 
for educational outreach, including occasional overnight stays.
* Strong commitment to expanding and fostering diversity.

Preferred
* Masters or Ph.D. degree in an appropriate discipline.
* Practical experience in working with local government budget documents is 
strongly preferred.

Salary & Benefits: Salary is competitive and commensurate with candidate’s 
ability and experience. The Kansas State University benefit package includes a 
retirement plan, group health and life insurance, worker’s compensation, 
vacation, sick leave and other benefits 
<http://www.ksu.edu/hr/benefits/index.html>.

How to Apply: Submit (1) a letter of application that includes a statement of 
interest, qualification and aspiration, (2) resume, (3) transcripts of all 
college and university work, and (4) complete contact information for three 
references be sent to: 
Judy Maberry 
Department of Agricultural Economics
342 Waters Hall
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS 66506

Deadline: The deadline for applications is July 1, 2011. Questions about this 
position can be directed to Dr. John Leatherman at 785-532-4492, e-mail: 
jleat...@k-state.edu

Affirmative Action: Kansas State University is an affirmative action, equal 
opportunity employer. KSU encourages 
diversity among its employees.


John Leatherman
Office of Local Government
Department of Agricultural Economics
Kansas State University
331G Waters Hall
Manhattan, KS 66506-4026

Phone: 785-532-4492
Fax: 785-532-6925
E-mail: jleat...@k-state.edu
NEW Website: www.ksu-olg.info



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Fwd: Job postings

2011-04-21 Thread John Leatherman

On bahalf of the Northern Illinois University's Center for Governmental Studies.

John Leatherman

- Forwarded Message -
From: "Mary Strub" 
To: jleat...@ksu.edu
Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 3:31:05 PM
Subject: Job postings

Hello Mr. Leatherman; 
Norman Walzer and Brian Harger suggested that I contact you.  We have a couple 
job openings here at Northern Illinois University's Center for Governmental 
Studies.  I understand that you send out email blasts regarding job openings.  
Could you please do that for us? 
I have attached the job ads.  Please let me know if you need further 
information.  
Thank you in advance for your help. 

Mary Strub 
Business Manager 
Center for Governmental Studies 
Northern Illinois University 
148 North Third Street 
DeKalb, IL  60115 
ph: 815-753-0974 
fax: 815-753-7278 
mst...@niu.edu

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Deadline for MCRSA Conference Proposals Extended to April 15

2011-04-04 Thread John Leatherman

Sorry for the multiple posts

Deadline for MCRSA Conference Paper & Session Proposals Extended to April 15

I have had numerous requests to extend the April 1 deadline for regular paper 
proposal submissions for the Mid-Continent Regional Science Association annual 
conference. I've been accommodating those requests and decided to announce a 
general extension of the deadline. For those who submitted on time, we will 
issue invitations to participate in about a week. 

The Mid-Continent Regional Science Association will host their 42nd annual 
conference June 8-10, 2011 in Detroit, Michigan.  All persons wishing to submit 
an abstract or session proposal for the MCRSA conference are encouraged to do 
so electronically via e-mail to John Leatherman at jleat...@k-state.edu by 
April 15, 2011.  Notification of paper acceptance will be made as soon as 
possible after receipt of the abstract proposal.

Information can be found at the MCRSA Website: www.mcrsa.org

Early registrants will enjoy a reduced meeting registration fee of $180.  In 
addition, a special reduced fee for students will once again be in effect.  The 
full student registration fee is $60.

You can either download a conference registration form from the MCRSA Website, 
or register and pay online at the North American Regional Science Council 
(NARSC) Website . Click on the User Area link and sign in or 
register. Once into the User Area, click on the Register link and select MCRSA 
2011 to make your purchases.

The meeting will take place at the Westin Book Cadillac Detroit hotel in 
downtown Detroit. We're getting a great rate ($139/night).  Participants should 
contact the hotel directly at (888) 627-7150 or (800) WESTIN1 and indicate 
participation in the Mid-Continent Regional Science Association conference.

Feel free to contact me if you have questions about participating in the 
MCRSA's 42nd Annual Conference.  Please share this information with others who 
may have interest.

John Leatherman, 785-532-4492, jleat...@k-state.edu


John Leatherman
Office of Local Government
Department of Agricultural Economics
Kansas State University
331G Waters Hall
Manhattan, KS 66506-4026

Phone: 785-532-4492
Fax: 785-532-6925
E-mail: jleat...@k-state.edu
NEW Website: www.ksu-olg.info

Final Call - MCRSA conference proposals due April 1

2011-03-24 Thread John Leatherman

Sorry for the multiple posts

Final Call

Deadline for MCRSA Conference Paper & Session Proposals is April 1, 2011

The Mid-Continent Regional Science Association will host their 42nd annual 
conference June 8-10, 2011 in Detroit, Michigan.  This is a call for regular 
papers and for students to participate in the M. Jarvin Emerson Student Paper 
Competition. 

All persons wishing to submit an abstract or session proposal for the MCRSA 
conference are encouraged to do so electronically via e-mail to John Leatherman 
at jleat...@k-state.edu by April 1, 2011.  The deadline for students wishing to 
participate in the student paper competition also is April 1, 2011.  
Notification of paper acceptance will be made by April 15, 2011.

Information can be found at the MCRSA Website: www.mcrsa.org

The MCRSA meeting will offer a stimulating mix of academics and practitioners 
focusing on applied problems.  And, the conference remains a great buy among 
professional and academic association meetings.  Early registrants will enjoy a 
reduced meeting registration fee of $180.  In addition, a special reduced fee 
for students will once again be in effect.  The full student registration fee 
is $60.

You can either download a conference registration form from the MCRSA Website, 
or register and pay online at the North American Regional Science Council 
(NARSC) Website . Click on the User Area link and sign in or 
register. Once into the User Area, click on the Register link and select MCRSA 
2011 to make your purchases.

The meeting will take place at the Westin Book Cadillac Detroit hotel in 
downtown Detroit. We're getting a great rate ($139/night).  Participants should 
contact the hotel directly at (888) 627-7150 or (800) WESTIN1 and indicate 
participation in the Mid-Continent Regional Science Association conference.

The meeting also offers students the opportunity to participate in MCRSA’s M. 
Jarvin Emerson Student Paper Competition.  Strongly encourage your students to 
enter the paper competition.  It's a great learning experience and the odds of 
recognition are favorable for good work.  A cash award of $1,000 is offered and 
the winning entry is published in the Association’s journal, The Journal of 
Regional Analysis & Policy.  Additional details can be found at the MCRSA Web 
site.

The MCRSA consists of an interdisciplinary membership from academics and other 
public and private organizations.  The MCRSA is interested in using the tools 
of regional science to help solve applied problems in rural and urban areas at 
the local, state and national levels.  

Feel free to contact me if you have questions about participating in the 
MCRSA's 42nd Annual Conference.  Please share this information with others who 
may have interest.

John Leatherman, 785-532-4492, jleat...@k-state.edu


John Leatherman
Office of Local Government
Department of Agricultural Economics
Kansas State University
331G Waters Hall
Manhattan, KS 66506-4026

Phone: 785-532-4492
Fax: 785-532-6925
E-mail: jleat...@k-state.edu
NEW Website: www.ksu-olg.info

MCRSA Conference Paper Proposals Due April 1, 2011

2011-03-11 Thread John Leatherman

Sorry for cross posting

Colleagues:

Deadline for MCRSA Conference Paper & Session Proposals is April 1, 2011

The Mid-Continent Regional Science Association will host their 42nd annual 
conference June 8-10, 2011 in Detroit, Michigan.  This is a call for regular 
papers and for students to participate in the M. Jarvin Emerson Student Paper 
Competition. 

All persons wishing to submit an abstract or session proposal for the MCRSA 
conference are encouraged to do so electronically via e-mail to John Leatherman 
at jleat...@k-state.edu by April 1, 2011.  The deadline for students wishing to 
participate in the student paper competition also is April 1, 2011.  
Notification of paper acceptance will be made by April 15, 2011.

Information can be found at the MCRSA Website: www.mcrsa.org

The MCRSA meeting will offer a stimulating mix of academics and practitioners 
focusing on applied problems.  And, the conference remains a great buy among 
professional and academic association meetings.  Early registrants will enjoy a 
reduced meeting registration fee of $180.  In addition, a special reduced fee 
for students will once again be in effect.  The full student registration fee 
is $60.

You can either download a conference registration form from the MCRSA Website, 
or register and pay online at the North American Regional Science Council 
(NARSC) Website . Click on the User Area link and sign in or 
register. Once into the User Area, click on the Register link and select MCRSA 
2011 to make your purchases.

The meeting will take place at the Westin Book Cadillac Detroit hotel in 
downtown Detroit. We're getting a great rate ($139/night).  Participants should 
contact the hotel directly at (888) 627-7150 or (800) WESTIN1 and indicate 
participation in the Mid-Continent Regional Science Association conference.

The meeting also offers students the opportunity to participate in MCRSA’s M. 
Jarvin Emerson Student Paper Competition.  Strongly encourage your students to 
enter the paper competition.  It's a great learning experience and the odds of 
recognition are favorable for good work.  A cash award of $1,000 is offered and 
the winning entry is published in the Association’s journal, The Journal of 
Regional Analysis & Policy.  Additional details can be found at the MCRSA Web 
site.

The MCRSA consists of an interdisciplinary membership from academics and other 
public and private organizations.  The MCRSA is interested in using the tools 
of regional science to help solve applied problems in rural and urban areas at 
the local, state and national levels.  

Feel free to contact me if you have questions about participating in the 
MCRSA's 42nd Annual Conference.  Please share this information with others who 
may have interest.

John Leatherman, 785-532-4492, jleat...@k-state.edu

John Leatherman
Office of Local Government
Department of Agricultural Economics
Kansas State University
331G Waters Hall
Manhattan, KS 66506-4026

Phone: 785-532-4492
Fax: 785-532-6925
E-mail: jleat...@k-state.edu
NEW Website: www.ksu-olg.info

final call - special journal issue on market-based environmental management

2011-01-31 Thread John Leatherman

This will serve as a final call for manuscripts for a special issue of the 
Journal of Regional Analysis & Policy dealing with the topic of market-based 
approaches to environmental management. 

In particular, I am seeking empirical analyses that help us to know what works 
and what does not; empirical analyses measuring the relative effectiveness of a 
program or approach; and empirical analyses that can help design more effective 
environmental markets. I also have room for smart policy pieces, both empirical 
and non-empirical.

All manuscripts will be subject to blind review, and publication is dependent 
on a positive review process.

Manuscripts that are ready or near-ready (<60 days) are being sought for 2011 
publication.

John Leatherman
Office of Local Government
Department of Agricultural Economics
Kansas State University
331G Waters Hall
Manhattan, KS 66506-4026

Phone: 785-532-4492
Fax: 785-532-6925
E-mail: jleat...@k-state.edu
NEW Website: www.ksu-olg.info

JRAP 40(2) now available

2011-01-27 Thread John Leatherman

Journal of Regional Analysis & Policy
Volume 40, Number 2

Freely available: www.jrap-journal.org/

Regular Peer-reviewed Articles:

Internalizing Externalities Through Private Zoning: 
The Case of Walt Disney Company’s Celebration, Florida  
Edward P. Stringham, Jennifer K. Miller, and J.R. Clark

Can Freedom and Knowledge Economy Indexes Explain Go-Getter Migration Patterns? 
Tate Watkins and Bruce Yandle

Understanding Differential State Expansions Following the 1990-1991 and 2001 
Recessions 
John E. Connaughton and Ronald A. Madsen

Is Polish Crime Economically Rational?  
Jørgen Lauridsen

Do State Minimum Wage Laws Reduce Employment?  
Mixed Messages from Fast Food Outlets in Illinois and Indiana   
Joseph Persky and Ron Baiman

Estimating the Determinants of Property Reassessment Duration:  
An Empirical Study of Pennsylvania Counties 
William F. Stine

2010 M. Jarvin Emerson Student Paper Competition Winner:

Economic Impacts of Irrigation Water Transfers on Uvalde County, Texas  
Melissa Whited 

MCRSA Presidential Symposium – 39th Annual Conference (2008):

The Impact of the Workforce Investment Act on Technical School and Community 
College Enrollment
 in Louisiana   
Aaron K. Lusby

The Workforce Investment Act and Worker Shortage in Rural Health: Preliminary 
Evidence from Louisiana   
Aaron K. Lusby and Hanas Abdul Cader



John Leatherman
Office of Local Government
Department of Agricultural Economics
Kansas State University
331G Waters Hall
Manhattan, KS 66506-4026

Phone: 785-532-4492
Fax: 785-532-6925
E-mail: jleat...@k-state.edu
NEW Website: www.ksu-olg.info

MCRSA conference and paper competition

2011-01-19 Thread John Leatherman

Sorry for cross posting

Colleagues:

The Mid-Continent Regional Science Association will host their 42nd annual 
conference June 8-10, 2011 in Detroit, Michigan.  This is to announce the call 
for regular papers and sessions and to encourage students to participate in the 
M. Jarvin Emerson Student Paper Competition. 

Information can be found at the MCRSA Website: Mid-Continent Regional Science 
Association 

The MCRSA meeting will offer a stimulating mix of academics and practitioners 
focusing on applied problems.  And, the conference remains a great buy among 
professional and academic association meetings.  Early registrants will enjoy a 
reduced meeting registration fee of $180.  In addition, a special reduced fee 
for students will once again be in effect.  The full student registration fee 
is $60.

You can either download a conference registration form from the MCRSA Website, 
or register and pay online at the North American Regional Science Council 
(NARSC) Website . Click on the User Area link and sign in or 
register. Once into the User Area, click on the Register link and select MCRSA 
2011 to make your purchases.

The meeting will take place at the Westin Book Cadillac Detroit hotel in 
downtown Detroit. We're getting a great rate ($139/night).  Participants should 
contact the hotel directly at (888) 627-7150 or (800) WESTIN1 and indicate 
participation in the Mid-Continent Regional Science Association conference.

All persons wishing to submit an abstract or session proposal for the MCRSA 
conference are encouraged to do so electronically via e-mail to John Leatherman 
at jleat...@k-state.edu by April 1, 2011.

The meeting also offers students the opportunity to participate in MCRSA’s M. 
Jarvin Emerson Student Paper Competition.  Strongly encourage your students to 
enter the paper competition.  It's a great learning experience and the odds of 
recognition are favorable for good work.  A cash award of $1,000 is offered and 
the winning entry is published in the Association’s journal, The Journal of 
Regional Analysis & Policy.  Additional details can be found at the MCRSA Web 
site.

The MCRSA consists of an interdisciplinary membership from academics and other 
public and private organizations.  The MCRSA is interested in using the tools 
of regional science to help solve applied problems in rural and urban areas at 
the local, state and national levels.  

Feel free to contact me if you have questions about participating in the 
MCRSA's 42nd Annual Conference.  Please share this information with others who 
may have interest.

John Leatherman, 785-532-4492, jleat...@k-state.edu


John Leatherman
Office of Local Government
Department of Agricultural Economics
Kansas State University
331G Waters Hall
Manhattan, KS 66506-4026

Phone: 785-532-4492
Fax: 785-532-6925
E-mail: jleat...@k-state.edu
NEW Website: www.ksu-olg.info

Fwd: NARSC Conference deadline extended

2010-08-03 Thread John Leatherman

On Behalf of Jean-Claude Thill

John Leatherman

- Forwarded Message -
From: "NARSC Mailing List" 
To: jleat...@k-state.edu
Sent: Tuesday, August 3, 2010 11:12:40 AM
Subject: NARSC Conference deadline extended 

We have received multiple requests for late submission of abstracts for 
participation in the 2010 NARSC conference. As a result, we are extending the 
deadline for abstract submission to August 6th, 5pm EST.  The abstract 
submission portal is now accessible again through the NARSC User Area. You may 
also edit your earlier submission through the same portal. 

Sincerely, 
Jean-Claude Thill 
NARSC Executive Director

Final Call for RSAI - August 1 Deadline

2010-07-27 Thread John Leatherman

Final Call for Papers – August 1 Deadline

57th Annual North American Meetings of the Regional Science Association 
International, 2010.

(Apologies for Cross Posting)

The deadline for submitting a paper or session proposal for the 57th North 
American Regional Science Association International (RSAI) Conference sponsored 
by the North American Regional Science Council (NARSC) is August 1, 2010 at 
5:00 p.m. U.S. Eastern Standard Time.  

The conference will be held at the Grand Hyatt Denver Hotel from Wednesday, 
November 10th to Saturday, November 13th, 2010 in Denver, Colorado. 

You can learn more about the conference, submit an abstract, and register at 
the NARSC Website at: http://www.narsc.org.
 
Visit the Conference section of the Website and click the User Area link to 
register or sign in. Individual papers and sessions must be submitted online in 
the abstract submission section of the Website between now and August 1, 2010. 
The conference registration section will allow secure electronic financial 
transactions. 

Conference organizers welcome individual papers and organized sessions relating 
to a wide variety of topics inclusive within the diverse realm of regional 
science.  We are an international scholarly organization that focuses on 
regional analysis, ranging from urban and spatial theory to applied problems in 
regional development, sustainability, environmental management, and rural land 
use.  We are an interdisciplinary association, with members representing fields 
as diverse as economics, agricultural economics, public policy, urban planning, 
civil engineering, geography, finance, sociology and demography.  The annual 
North American RSAI conference is the premier regional science meeting in North 
America and attracts scholars and practitioners from around the world.  

A block of rooms have been reserved at the Grand Hyatt Denver for the nights of 
the 8th through the 13th of November, at a rate of $199 per night for a single 
or double.   

If you have questions about the program or submitting a paper or session 
proposal, or experience any difficulties, contact the 2010 Program Chair, Neil 
Reid, phone: 419-530-3593; e-mail: neil.r...@utoledo.edu. All other questions 
about the conference can be directed to the 2010 Local Arrangements Chair: John 
Leatherman, phone: 785-532-4492; e-mail: jleat...@k-state.edu. For sponsorship, 
exhibitor spaces, and overall arrangements, contact Jean-Claude Thill at 
narscoun...@uncc.edu.

John Leatherman

John Leatherman
Office of Local Government
Department of Agricultural Economics
Kansas State University
331G Waters Hall
Manhattan, KS 66506-4026

Phone: 785-532-4492
Fax: 785-532-6925
NEW E-mail: jleat...@k-state.edu
Website: www.oznet.ksu.edu/olg

Market-Based Environmental Management Sessions at NARSC

2010-07-07 Thread John Leatherman

Market-Based Environmental Management Sessions at NARSC and Publication 
Opportunity

I am seeking manuscript proposals for themed sessions related to market-based 
approaches for environmental management to be presented at the North American 
Meetings of the Regional Science Association International (RSAI) sponsored by 
the North American Regional Science Council (NARSC).  The conference will be 
held at the Grand Hyatt Denver Hotel from Wednesday, November 10th to Saturday, 
November 13th, 2010. 

Manuscripts presented in the conference will be considered for inclusion in a 
themed issue of The Journal of Regional Analysis & Policy (JRAP).  I will serve 
as guest editor for an issue based on the theme of “Market-Based Approaches for 
Environmental Management” to be published in 2011.  The environmental service 
in question can be air, water, land, or holistic ecosystem perspectives.

You can learn more about the conference at the NARSC Website at: 
http://www.narsc.org/. 

Assuming a sufficient quantity of high-quality submissions, the JRAP issue is 
envisioned as including 9-12 manuscripts with approximately one-third focusing 
on policy analysis and two-thirds focusing on quantitative analysis.  The 
policy analysis can be quantitative or qualitative, but has to be smart and 
disciplined comparative analysis or an insightful exposition about the 
conditions needed to allow market-based approaches to succeed.

The quantitative analysis component will include research about how 
environmental markets work, how to design markets that function well and garner 
strong participation, how to establish a fair perceived value for ecosystem 
services, or how government policies help or hinder markets. 

JRAP is a Web-Based open-access journal with a 39-year history of publishing 
applied research helping to solve urban and rural issues at the local, regional 
and national levels.  We will strive to emphasize applied research, and welcome 
contributions from our international friends. We will maintain the spirit of 
peer review ensuring that every paper receives multiple anonymous reviews.  
JRAP is sponsored and financially supported by Mid-Continent Regional Science 
Association.

The RSAI is an international scholarly organization that focuses on regional 
analysis, ranging from urban and spatial theory to applied problems in regional 
development, sustainability, environmental management, and rural land use.  We 
are an interdisciplinary association, with members representing fields as 
diverse as economics, agricultural economics, public policy, urban planning, 
civil engineering, geography, finance, sociology, demography and more.  The 
annual North American RSAI conference is the premier regional science meeting 
in North America and attracts scholars and practitioners from around the world. 
 

A block of rooms have been reserved at the Grand Hyatt Denver for the nights of 
the 8th through the 13th of November, at a rate of $199 per night for a single 
or double.   

Please send your paper proposal to me at jleat...@k-state.edu by July 31, 2010. 
 I will coordinate submission and registration into the conference submission 
system. Only persons willing and able to attend the Denver RSAI conference this 
November to present a completed manuscript need respond.  Prospective 
participants in the project should submit a statement of interest including a 
one-page abstract. 

John Leatherman


John Leatherman
Office of Local Government
Department of Agricultural Economics
Kansas State University
331G Waters Hall
Manhattan, KS 66506-4026

Phone: 785-532-4492
Fax: 785-532-6925
NEW E-mail: jleat...@k-state.edu
Website: www.oznet.ksu.edu/olg

August 1 abstract deadline for RSAI conference

2010-07-06 Thread John Leatherman

August 1 Deadline for Abstract Submission

57th Annual North American Meetings of the Regional Science Association 
International, 2010.

Now is the time to submit a paper or session proposal for the upcoming North 
American Meetings of the Regional Science Association International (RSAI) 
sponsored by the North American Regional Science Council (NARSC).  The 
conference will be held at the Grand Hyatt Denver Hotel from Wednesday, 
November 10th to Saturday, November 13th, 2010 in downtown Denver Colorado. 

Individual papers and sessions must be submitted online in the abstract 
submission section of the NARSC Website between now and August 1, 2010.  You 
can learn more about the conference, submit an abstract, and register at: 
http://www.narsc.org/.  Go to the Conference section of the Website and click 
the User Area link to register or sign in.  The conference registration section 
will allow secure electronic financial transactions. 

Conference organizers welcome individual papers and organized sessions relating 
to a wide variety of topics inclusive within the diverse realm of regional 
science.  We are an international scholarly organization that focuses on 
regional analysis, ranging from urban and spatial theory to applied problems in 
regional development, sustainability, environmental management, and rural land 
use.  We are an interdisciplinary association, with members representing fields 
as diverse as economics, agricultural economics, public policy, urban planning, 
civil engineering, geography, finance, sociology and demography.  The annual 
North American RSAI conference is the premier regional science meeting in North 
America and attracts scholars and practitioners from around the world.  

A block of rooms have been reserved at the Grand Hyatt Denver for the nights of 
the 8th through the 13th of November at a rate of $199 per night for a single 
or double.   

If you have questions about the program or submitting a paper or session 
proposal, or experience any difficulties, contact the 2010 Program Chair, Neil 
Reid, phone: 419-530-3593; e-mail: neil.r...@utoledo.edu.  All other questions 
about the conference can be directed to the 2010 Local Arrangements Chair: John 
Leatherman, phone: 785-532-4492; e-mail: jleat...@k-state.edu.  For 
sponsorship, exhibitor spaces, and overall arrangements, contact Jean-Claude 
Thill at narscoun...@uncc.edu.


John Leatherman
Office of Local Government
Department of Agricultural Economics
Kansas State University
331G Waters Hall
Manhattan, KS 66506-4026

Phone: 785-532-4492
Fax: 785-532-6925
NEW E-mail: jleat...@k-state.edu
Website: www.oznet.ksu.edu/olg

Contributions for Special Journal Issue on Market-Based Environmental Management

2010-04-12 Thread John Leatherman

Contributions for Special Journal Issue on Market-Based Environmental Management

I am soliciting proposals for a themed issue of The Journal of Regional 
Analysis & Policy. I will serve as guest editor for an issue based on the theme 
of “Market-Based Approaches for Environmental Management” to be published in 
2011.

Papers will be selected from several sources, including invited contributions, 
self-nominated contributions, organized sessions held at the Mid-Continent 
Regional Science Association (MCRSA) Annual Conference, June 3-5, 2010 in St. 
Louis, Missouri, and a fall conference venue to be announced at a later date.

Currently, this issue is envisioned as focusing on (1) Case Studies of 
Market-Based Environmental Management. This might include a sampling of U.S. 
and international research related to using market-based mechanisms to improve 
air and water quality, preserve open space and wetlands, or other applications. 
(2) Market Design Issues. This might include research about how to design 
markets that function well and garner strong participation, how to establish a 
fair perceived value for ecosystem services, or how U.S. government policies 
help or hinder markets. (3) Evaluating Market-Based Approaches. This might 
include research evaluating the cost-effectiveness of market-based approaches. 
Are they actually more effective in achieving an environmental improvement 
goal? 

Papers may employ a broad range of quantitative methods including analytical, 
simulation, and statistical approaches. Papers employing qualitative methods 
are welcome as well.

The Journal of Regional Analysis & Policy (JRAP) is a Web-Based open-access 
journal with a 39-year history of publishing applied research helping to solve 
urban and rural issues at the local, regional and national levels. We will 
strive to emphasize applied research, and welcome contributions from our 
international friends. We will maintain the spirit of peer review ensuring that 
every paper receives multiple anonymous reviews. JRAP is sponsored and 
financially supported by MCRSA.

Prospective participants in the project should submit a statement of interest 
including an abstract of no more than one page. Special consideration will be 
given to those willing to gather to discuss the project at the Mid-Continent 
Regional Science Association Annual Conference in St. Louis, June 3-5, 2010 to 
participate in one or two organized sessions. It will help build a team and 
central focus for what this opportunity can achieve. The MCRSA early 
registration fee is $150. The meeting will take place at the Hyatt Regency St. 
Louis at the Arch in downtown St. Louis. Lodging cost is $111/night. Additional 
information about the MCRSA conference can be found at www.mcrsa.org.

I am excited to have this opportunity to help spearhead this important 
discussion. My first priority is a high-quality product for JRAP, meaning that 
MCRSA attendance is not a litmus test. 

Please contact me with your interest by April 30, 2010 at 785-532-4492 or 
jleat...@k-state.edu.

John Leatherman


John Leatherman
Department of Agricultural Economics
Kansas State University
331G Waters Hall
Manhattan, KS 66506-4026

Phone: 785-532-4492
Fax: 785-532-6925
NEW E-mail: jleat...@k-state.edu
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Call for Abstracts/Papers, Session on teaching Rural Development, MCRSA Annual Meetings

2010-04-01 Thread John Leatherman

Sorry for multiple posts

On Behalf of Aaron Lusby

Colleagues,

I am proposing a session, "On Teaching Rural Development," for the  
2010 Mid-Continent Regional Science Association annual meetings in St.  
Louis, MO, June 3-5.  I have a USDA grant to start a rural development  
certification program, which includes five courses on rural  
development: an introductory course, a grant writing course, a GIS  
overview course, an international trade course and a course on  
electronic commerce.  I am interested in learning the state of the art  
in rural community/economic development education, whether at the  
undergraduate level, graduate levels or in extension.  I?m interested  
in both domestic (U.S.) rural development and in rural development  
around the world.  I am interested in what others consider vital  
topics necessary for quality training in rural development.  Please  
share your experiences from the classroom and/or in the field.   

Abstracts are due on April 1, but we can have an extra week or so to  
submit.  If you are interested in participating, please submit your  
abstracts to me at alu...@latech.edu, and I will submit them to MCRSA  
in one batch.  Details about the conference, held jointly with  
Minnesota IMPLAN Group, are available at http://www.mcrsa.org/.

-- 
Aaron K. Lusby, Ph.D
Assistant Professor of Agricultural Business
Louisiana Rural Development Center
Department of Agricultural Sciences
Louisiana Tech University
alu...@latech.edu
(318) 257-2451
Fax: (318) 257-4288
http://www.latech.edu/rural_development/


John Leatherman
Office of Local Government
Department of Agricultural Economics
Kansas State University
331G Waters Hall
Manhattan, KS 66506-4026

Phone: 785-532-4492
Fax: 785-532-6925
NEW E-mail: jleat...@k-state.edu
Website: www.oznet.ksu.edu/olg

Correction: IMPLAN V3 Training Dates

2010-03-30 Thread John Leatherman

Correction: IMPLAN V3 Training Dates

Apologies for Multiple Posts

I previously sent out incorrect information relating to the dates for an IMPLAN 
V3 Training Workshop scheduled for St. Louis, Missouri.  The correct dates are 
June 2-3, 2010.

The training is being offered in association with the Mid-Continent Regional 
Science Association Annual Conference/IMPLAN National User’s Conference 
scheduled for June 3-5.  IMPLAN will conduct a special reduced-cost 
Introduction to IMPLAN V3 Workshop June 2-3 at the Hyatt Regency St. Louis 
Riverfront Hotel in downtown St. Louis.  

All persons wishing to submit an abstract or session proposal for both the 
MCRSA and IMPLAN conference sessions are encouraged to do so electronically via 
e-mail to John Leatherman at jleat...@k-state.edu by April 1, 2010 or as soon 
as possible thereafter.  Notification of paper acceptance will be made by April 
10, 2010.

Information can be found at the MCRSA Website: <http://www.mcrsa.org>

The MCRSA/IMPLAN early registration fee is $150.  The full student registration 
fee is $40.

You can either download a conference registration form from the MCRSA Website, 
or register and pay online at the IMPLAN Website .  To register 
online, go to the IMPLAN Home Page.  Click the Online Ordering link and select 
IMPLAN/MCRSA Conference. 

The meeting will take place at the Hyatt Regency St. Louis Riverfront in 
downtown St. Louis. We're getting a great rate ($111/night).  Participants 
should contact the hotel directly at (800) 233-1234 and indicate participation 
in the MCRSA conference.

For IMPLAN users, IMPLAN will conduct a special reduced-cost Introduction to 
IMPLAN V3 Workshop June 2-3 at the Hyatt Regency.  This workshop is appropriate 
for both the novice and veteran IMPLAN user.  Once again, MCRSA and IMPLAN will 
be producing Conference Proceedings for interested participants.

This is the week to get an abstract together with complete contact information 
to me. 

Feel free to contact me if you have questions about participating in the 
MCRSA's 41st Annual Conference and the 8th Biennial IMPLAN National User’s 
Conference.

John Leatherman, 785-532-4492, jleat...@k-state.edu


John Leatherman
Office of Local Government
Department of Agricultural Economics
Kansas State University
331G Waters Hall
Manhattan, KS 66506-4026

Phone: 785-532-4492
Fax: 785-532-6925
NEW E-mail: jleat...@k-state.edu
Website: www.oznet.ksu.edu/olg

MCRSA/IMPLAN deadline April 1

2010-03-22 Thread John Leatherman

Sorry for the multiple posts

Deadline for MCRSA/IMPLAN Conference Paper & Session Proposals is April 1, 2010.

The Mid-Continent Regional Science Association is teaming with the Minnesota 
IMPLAN Group to host their annual conferences June 3-5, 2010 in St. Louis, 
Missouri.  

All persons wishing to submit an abstract or session proposal for both the 
MCRSA and IMPLAN conference sessions are encouraged to do so electronically via 
e-mail to John Leatherman at jleat...@k-state.edu by April 1, 2010.  
Notification of paper acceptance will be made by April 10, 2010.

Information can be found at the MCRSA Website: <http://www.mcrsa.org>

The MCRSA/IMPLAN meetings will be bigger and better than ever with a 
stimulating mix of academics and practitioners focusing on applied problems.  
And, the conference remains a great buy among professional and academic 
association meetings.  Early registrants will enjoy a reduced meeting 
registration fee of $150.  In addition, a special reduced fee for students will 
once again be in effect.  The full student registration fee is $40.

You can either download a conference registration form from the MCRSA Website, 
or register and pay online at the IMPLAN Website .  To register 
online, go to the IMPLAN Home Page.  Click the Online Ordering link and select 
IMPLAN/MCRSA Conference. 

The meeting will take place at the Hyatt Regency St. Louis Riverfront in 
downtown St. Louis. We're getting a great rate ($111/night).  Participants 
should contact the hotel directly at (800) 233-1234 and indicate participation 
in the MCRSA conference.

For IMPLAN users, IMPLAN will conduct a special reduced-cost Introduction to 
IMPLAN V3 Workshop June 1-2 at the Hyatt Regency.  This workshop is appropriate 
for both the novice and veteran IMPLAN user.  Once again, MCRSA and IMPLAN will 
be producing Conference Proceedings for interested participants.

The MCRSA consists of an interdisciplinary membership from academics and other 
public and private organizations.  The MCRSA is interested in using the tools 
of regional science to help solve applied problems in rural and urban areas at 
the local, state and national levels.  There are over 1,500 active users of MIG 
databases and software in the United State as well as internationally.  MIG 
clients include federal and state government, universities, as well as private 
sector consultants.
 
This is the week to get an abstract together with complete contact information 
to me. 

Feel free to contact me if you have questions about participating in the 
MCRSA's 41st Annual Conference and the 8th Biennial IMPLAN National User’s 
Conference.

John Leatherman, 785-532-4492, jleat...@k-state.edu


John Leatherman
Office of Local Government
Department of Agricultural Economics
Kansas State University
331G Waters Hall
Manhattan, KS 66506-4026

Phone: 785-532-4492
Fax: 785-532-6925
NEW E-mail: jleat...@k-state.edu
Website: www.oznet.ksu.edu/olg

MCRSA/IMPLAN call for papers

2010-02-01 Thread John Leatherman

Apologies for cross posting

Colleagues:

The Mid-Continent Regional Science Association is teaming with the Minnesota 
IMPLAN Group to host their annual conferences June 3-5, 2010 in St. Louis, 
Missouri.  This is to announce the call for regular papers and sessions and to 
encourage students to participate in the M. Jarvin Emerson Student Paper 
Competition. 

Information can be found at the MCRSA Website:

Mid-Continent Regional Science Association 

The MCRSA/IMPLAN meetings will be bigger and better than ever with a 
stimulating mix of academics and practitioners focusing on applied problems.  
And, the conference remains a great buy among professional and academic 
association meetings.  Early registrants will enjoy a reduced meeting 
registration fee of $150.  In addition, a special reduced fee for students will 
once again be in effect.  The full student registration fee is $40.

You can either download a conference registration form from the MCRSA Website, 
or register and pay online at IMPLAN’s Website .

The meeting will take place at the Hyatt Regency St. Louis Riverfront hotel in 
downtown St. Louis. We're getting a great rate ($111/night).  Participants 
should contact the hotel directly at (800) 233-1234 and indicate participation 
in the MCRSA conference.

All persons wishing to submit an abstract or session proposal for both the 
MCRSA and IMPLAN conference sessions are encouraged to do so electronically via 
e-mail to John Leatherman at jleat...@k-state.edu by April 1, 2010.

The meeting also offers students the opportunity to participate in MCRSA’s M. 
Jarvin Emerson Memorial Student Paper Competition.  Strongly encourage your 
students to enter the paper competition.  It's a great learning experience and 
the odds of recognition are favorable for good work.  A cash award of $1,000 is 
offered and the winning entry is published in the Association’s journal, The 
Journal of Regional Analysis & Policy.  Additional details can be found at the 
MCRSA Web site.

The MCRSA consists of an interdisciplinary membership from academics and other 
public and private organizations.  The MCRSA is interested in using the tools 
of regional science to help solve applied problems in rural and urban areas at 
the local, state and national levels.  There are over 1,500 active users of MIG 
databases and software in the United State as well as internationally.  MIG 
clients include federal and state government, universities, as well as private 
sector consultants.

Feel free to contact me if you have questions about participating in the 
MCRSA's 41st Annual Conference and the 8th Biennial IMPLAN National User’s 
Conference.

John Leatherman, 785-532-4492, jleat...@k-state.edu

John Leatherman
Office of Local Government
Department of Agricultural Economics
Kansas State University
331G Waters Hall
Manhattan, KS 66506-4026

Phone: 785-532-4492
Fax: 785-532-6925
NEW E-mail: jleat...@k-state.edu
Website: www.oznet.ksu.edu/olg

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