Abstract

This paper summarizes some characteristics of the Southern Regional Science Association (SRSA), attendance at yearly meetings of the SRSA, and the participation of individuals and institutions in presented paper sessions at those meetings. We also provide a detailed analysis of publishing performance, by individuals and institutions, in The Review of Regional Studies, which is the official publication of the SRSA.

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  • AND BACKGROUNDThis paper summarizes some characteristics of the Southern Regional Science Association (SRSA), attendance at yearly meetings of the SRSA, and the participation of individuals and institutions in presented paper sessions at those meetings

  • This is a propitious time for such a paper: the SRSA is nearing the fortieth anniversary of its conception; yearly meetings, with paper presentations and discussions, are in their thirtieth year; and The Review of Regional Studies is celebrating its thirtieth year of publication

  • The paper provides the opportunity to recognize many of the people who have contributed to the success of the organization, primarily through participation in SRSA meetings and publication of papers in The Review

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Summary

INTRODUCTION

This paper summarizes some characteristics of the Southern Regional Science Association (SRSA), attendance at yearly meetings of the SRSA, and the participation of individuals and institutions in presented paper sessions at those meetings. Papers that have primarily analyzed publishing performance in a particular journal include those by Kau and Johnson (1983, Journal ofRegional Science); Durden and Marlin (1990, Public Choice); Durden (1991, Social Science Quarterly); Shogren and Durden (1991, Journal of Environmental Economics and Management); and Marlin and Durden (1993, Journal of Economic Education). This is a propitious time for such a paper: the SRSA is nearing the fortieth anniversary of its conception; yearly meetings, with paper presentations and discussions, are in their thirtieth year; and The Review of Regional Studies is celebrating its thirtieth year of publication. The paper provides the opportunity to recognize many of the people who have contributed to the success of the organization, primarily through participation in SRSA meetings and publication of papers in The Review

HISTORY OF THE SOUTHERN REGIONAL SCIENCE ASSOCIATION
MEMBERSHIP AND PARTICIPATION IN MEETINGS
PUBLICATION PERFORMANCE IN THE REVIEW OF REGIONAL STUDIES
Findings
SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS

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