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7th Annual Meeting on the Economics of Risky Behaviors (AMERB)
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Amelie F. Constant (George Washington University, Temple University and IZA),
Erdal Tekin (American University and IZA)
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| Location: | Izmir, Turkey |
| Date: | May 14 - May 16, 2015 |
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About the Meeting |
We are delighted to announce that the 7th Annual Meeting on the Economics of Risky Behaviors will be held at Izmir University of Economics, Izmir, Turkey. We would like to acknowledge the generous support from IZA, Izmir University of Economics, American University, the Center for the Economic Analysis of Risk at GSU and the Usery Workplace Research Group at GSU.
Many individuals, adults, adolescents, and children alike engage in a host of risky behaviors that might have significant present and future ramifications. Broadly defined, these are the type of behaviors that involve a trade-off between short-term benefits and long-term costs. Examples of such behaviors include, but are not limited to, crime and delinquency, smoking, alcohol and substance abuse, suicidal behavior, reckless driving and driving under the influence, underage sexual activity and sexual behaviors that contribute to unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases, and poor diets and sedentary lifestyles leading to obesity. These behaviors are major source of preventable deaths and impose substantial costs on those who engage in them and the society.
The meeting will bring together economists and researchers from other disciplines, who work on the analysis of risky behaviors. We hope to advance our understanding of the causes and consequences of risky behaviors and to promote policies aimed to reduce the incidence and cost of these behaviors. We seek high quality academic work that enriches, refines, and challenges our understanding of the broad array of issues related to the analysis of risky behaviors. Please note that papers have to be unpublished at the time of submission. The highlight of the 2015 meeting is a keynote lecture to be delivered by Eli Berman, University of California, San Diego:
"Development and Conflict: Governance in Risky Places".
The meeting will be organized in a manner designed to foster interaction and exchange of ideas among the participants in a pleasant atmosphere.
More information about the previous six meetings can be found here:
AMERB 2009;
AMERB 2010;
AMERB 2011;
AMERB 2012;
AMERB 2013;
AMERB 2014
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Travel and Accomodation |
Those authors who are invited to present are expected to participate in the entire 3-day meeting. Economy class airfares and 4 nights of lodging for presenting authors and discussants will be covered according to the standard IZA travel guidelines.
Kindly note that tax regulations prohibit IZA from fully reimbursing the travel expenses of conference participants who combine their trip with other destinations or extend their stay beyond the four-day window surrounding the event. Those with questions or concerns should contact IZA event manager Viola Hartmann (hartmann@iza.org) in advance. |
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Submission |
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Researchers interested in participating should submit a paper or extended abstract by January 30, 2015 using the online application form. |
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