Southern Economic Association Meetings. November 23-25, 2013. Tampa Florida. The SEA 2013 Annual  Meeting will be held November 23-25, 2013 (Saturday through Monday) at the Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel and Marina in. Tampa, Florida. Authors wishing to have a paper considered for the AERE. Deadline to submit is March 1, 2013. The file. MORE >>

{Today’s Guest Post is by Tina Jacobs}. Contributing to the wellness of our planet is a worthwhile goal. However, so many people are struggling to make ends meet financially that being environmentally responsible is not always forefront in their minds. Thankfully, it is relatively easy to save money and help the planet at the same time. MORE >>

From the inbox: I found your webpage of economics games, and I was wondering if you would mind if I used the games in my classroom as well? am teaching an introductory environmental economics course. ps I find your overall blog to be excellent. Yes, of course (and thanks!).    That reminds me, I need to update the circa 2008 webpage. MORE >>

Egypt has certified the country’s first female dive master – a devout Muslim who refers to herself as a feminist. With coveted dive spots scattered all along the Red Sea, the ecologically-threatened Sinai Peninsula attracts scores of Egyptian and foreign visitors every year. Stock image of woman diving , Shutterstock. MORE >>

Who can oppose a public policy that causes economic growth and reduces income inequality?   In this NBC clip, Jim Heckman concisely makes his case for early interventions.   I would suggest sharply raising the gas tax and using this revenue to finance Heckman's field experiment. via greeneconomics.blogspot.com. MORE >>