{"id":5078,"date":"2025-03-10T19:48:04","date_gmt":"2025-03-10T19:48:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/econpea.org\/pea\/?page_id=5078"},"modified":"2025-06-04T13:31:46","modified_gmt":"2025-06-04T13:31:46","slug":"past-undergraduate-paper-competition-winners","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/econpea.org\/pea\/past-undergraduate-paper-competition-winners\/","title":{"rendered":"Past Undergraduate Paper Competition Winners"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2024 &#8211; Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>1st Place<\/em><br>1st place &#8211; <strong>Shagufta Haque<\/strong> &amp; <strong>Caleb J. Johnson,<\/strong> Indiana University of Pennsylvania<br>&#8220;Female Labor Force Participation Rates in South Asia&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/econpea.org\/pea\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_0789xx.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5076\" style=\"width:auto;height:150px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/econpea.org\/pea\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_0789xx.jpg 640w, https:\/\/econpea.org\/pea\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_0789xx-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2nd place &#8211; <strong>Seraphina Plewa, <\/strong>The College of New Jersey<br>&#8220;The Impact of Labor Unions on the Gender Wage Gap in the United States&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">3rd place &#8211; <strong>Alexander Bruce <\/strong>&amp;<strong> Graham Rusco, <\/strong>Gannon University<br>&#8220;Partisanship in Public Response to Mass Shootings: Evidence from Google Trends&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2023 &#8211; Washington &amp; Jefferson College<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1st place &#8211; <strong>Angel Alcantara<\/strong>, Indiana University of Pennsylvania<br>\u201cThe Determinants of Poverty in Pennsylvania Counties\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/econpea.org\/pea\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/pixie_1741480701208-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5048\" style=\"width:auto;height:150px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/econpea.org\/pea\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/pixie_1741480701208-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/econpea.org\/pea\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/pixie_1741480701208-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/econpea.org\/pea\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/pixie_1741480701208-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/econpea.org\/pea\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/pixie_1741480701208-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/econpea.org\/pea\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/pixie_1741480701208-2048x1152.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2022 &#8211; Gannon University<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1st place &#8211; <strong>Taylor M. Friedman<\/strong>, Indiana University of Pennsylvania<br>\u201cThe Effects of Unemployment on Crime in California: A Reexamination at the County Level\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"160\" src=\"https:\/\/econpea.org\/pea\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_2863-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5109\" style=\"width:auto;height:150px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2nd place &#8211; <strong>Valerie Hartnett<\/strong>, Bryant University<br>\u201cBrain Waste among U.S. Immigrants: An Empirical Analysis of the Determinants of Occupational Participation among Foreign-Born Workers\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">3rd place &#8211; <strong>Benjamin K. Swanson<\/strong>, Indiana University of Pennsylvania<br>\u201cMoneyball and the Market Efficiency of Player Salaries in Major League Baseball\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2021 &#8211; Misericordia University (Virtual)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1st place &#8211; <strong>Noah C. Ellison<\/strong>, Indiana University of Pennsylvania<br>\u201cThe Consequences of Cannabis: The Effect of Marijuana Legalization on Illegal Narcotic Markets\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"975\" height=\"196\" src=\"https:\/\/econpea.org\/pea\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5138\" srcset=\"https:\/\/econpea.org\/pea\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image.png 975w, https:\/\/econpea.org\/pea\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-300x60.png 300w, https:\/\/econpea.org\/pea\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-768x154.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 975px) 100vw, 975px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2nd place &#8211; <strong>Danika M. Polka<\/strong>, Indiana University of Pennsylvania<br>\u201cDetermining a Batter\u2019s Salary in the MLB: A Panel Data Analysis\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">3rd place &#8211; <strong>Michael G. Pesta<\/strong>, Indiana University of Pennsylvania &nbsp;<br>\u201cDeterminants of NHL Goalie Salaries\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2020 &#8211; Canceled<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2019 &#8211; Kutztown University of Pennsylvania<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1st place &#8211; <strong>Kaitlin M. Albright &amp; Jesalyn N. Fada,<\/strong> Indiana University of Pennsylvania <br>\u201cHow Demographic and Economic Variables Affect the Female Labor Force Participation Rate\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"744\" height=\"558\" src=\"https:\/\/econpea.org\/pea\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/thumbnail_image.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5139\" style=\"width:auto;height:150px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/econpea.org\/pea\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/thumbnail_image.png 744w, https:\/\/econpea.org\/pea\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/thumbnail_image-300x225.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 744px) 100vw, 744px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2nd place &#8211; <strong>Elena Pikounis<\/strong>, Lycoming College<br>\u201cThe Multiplier Effect of Military Spending on Economic Growth: An Empirical Analysis of the United States\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">3rd place &#8211; <strong>Chris Funge<\/strong>, Muhlenberg College<br>\u201cAssessing Bitcoin: Can Macroeconomic Variables Explain Movements in the Popular Cryptocurrency\u2019s Price?\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2018 &#8211; Pennsylvaia State University &#8211; Altoona<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No entries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2017 &#8211; Alvernia University<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1st place &#8211; <strong>Samantha Anderson<\/strong>, Youngstown State University<br>\u201cDifferential Effects on Time Allocation Decision-Making Regarding Sleep for University Students\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2nd place &#8211; <strong>Jordan T. Gwinn &amp; Robert L. Schwartz<\/strong>, Indiana University of Pennsylvania<br>\u201cA Hand Much Bitten: A Panel Data Analysis of State Dependency on Federal Funds and Voting Behavior\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">3rd place &#8211; <strong>Savannah Morrissey Martin<\/strong>, Gettysburg College<br>\u201cThe Motherhood Wage Penalty: A Propensity Score Matching Approach\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2016 &#8211; Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1st place &#8211; <strong>Derek W. Hanely<\/strong>, Indiana University of Pennsylvania<br>\u201cThe Effects of the Marcellus Shale Gas Boom in Pennsylvania on U.S. Natural Gas Prices\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2015 &#8211; Pennsylvania State University &#8211; Berks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1st place &#8211; <strong>Jessica M. Black &amp; Savanna Bonds<\/strong>, Indiana University of Pennsylvania<br>\u201cDropping Out of High School: An Analysis of Pennsylvania Counties\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2nd place &#8211; <strong>Chi Zhang<\/strong>, Swarthmore College<br>\u201cGender Differences in Housework and Wages\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2014 &#8211; Edinboro University of Pennsylvania<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1st place &#8211; <strong>Justin P. Pendel<\/strong>, Youngstown State University &nbsp;<br>\u201cPoverty in America: How Family Structure is a Significant Factor in Determining Who is Above and Below the Line\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2nd place &#8211; <strong>Devin L. Gray &amp; Sarah R. Lynn<\/strong>, Indiana University of Pennsylvania<br>\u201cThe Social and Industrial Determinants of Imports and Exports\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2013 &#8211; University of Scranton<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1st place &#8211; <strong>Angela M. Rowland<\/strong>, Indiana University of Pennsylvania<br>\u201cWhat Affects New Zealand Wine Prices? Estimation of the Effects of Sensorial, Reputational, and Quality Factors in the Hedonic Price Model\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2nd place &#8211; <strong>Ashley M. Alt &amp; Daniel R. Oberkofler<\/strong>, Indiana University of Pennsylvania<br>\u201cThe Effects of Power, Prestige and Performance on Salary in the National Hockey League\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2012 &#8211; Clarion University of Pennsylvania<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1st place &#8211; <strong>Jennifer M. Johnson<\/strong>, Indiana University of Pennsylvania <br>\u201cThe Effect of Immigration on State Wages\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2011 &#8211; Dickinson College<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1st place &#8211; <strong>Mitchell W. DeRubis &amp; Christian N. Minich<\/strong>, Indiana University of Pennsylvania &nbsp;<br>\u201cAccess to Formal Credit and Rural Economic Development: An Examination of Prevailing Assumptions in the Land Rental Market of Rural India\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>2024 &#8211; Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 1st Place1st place &#8211; Shagufta Haque &amp; Caleb J. 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