Replaced with revised version of paper 07/07/11.

We investigate whether social capital in the form of community involvement affects farmers’ choice to use sustainable agricultural practices. Using associational memberships as a measure of community involvement we study its effects on agricultural practices among Georgia farmers. Our...

A multinomial selection model of averting behavior in response to water contamination risks is estimatedfor Georgia residents. Measures of non-health related water quality (taste, odor, and appearance) are incorporated into the model to account for joint production of utility and health. The...

We study if community involvement makes an individual more environmentally friendly. An individual with greater attachment to the community is likely to be more socially responsible. They are also more likely to have better exposure and access to information about the importance of the...

A copy of the financial report was distributed. The income statement for the period January 1, 2012, through December 31, 2012, indicated income of $111,270.59 and expenses of $120,632.88. Total assets as of December 31, 2012, were $170,218.84, with no liabilities. The estimated budget for 2013,...

We experimentally investigate the distribution of children's time preferences along gender and racial lines. We find that boys are more impatient than girls and black children are more impatient than white children. Black boys have the highest discount rates of all groups. Most importantly, we...