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06-05-2009, 05:18 PM
Original message from: Jessica.LeVeen@atl.frb.org
The Annual Conference of the American Council on Consumer Interests (ACCI)
Held in Partnership with The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
Atlanta, Georgia
April 14-16, 2010
Conference Theme:
Life After the Financial Crisis
Call for Competitive Presentations & Special Sessions
The meltdown in the real estate and financial markets in 2008 and 2009,
coupled with a growing shift by companies to individually managed
retirement accounts, rising levels of consumer debt, and increasingly
complex financial products in the marketplace, has once again brought the
role of consumer protection and education to the forefront of research and
policy decisions. Papers, posters, and special session submissions are now
being accepted for the 2010 ACCI annual conference.
The goal of the conference is to provide researchers, consumer policy
specialists, educators, and related professionals with the theoretical and
practical knowledge of how consumers obtain, process, and utilize
information in an increasingly complex marketplace following the financial
crisis. The interdisciplinary nature of the conference topics is meant to
be inviting to researchers and educators from diverse fields such as
consumer economics, personal finance, economics, psychology, sociology,
business administration, small business management, consumer policy,
retailing, marketing, education, human development, family studies, and
related fields. Presenters may submit empirical studies or conceptual
work. Submissions that are theoretically grounded and also contain
significant implications for consumer welfare are especially appropriate.
The 2010 annual meeting of the American Council on Consumer Interests
(ACCI) will be held in partnership with the Federal Reserve Bank of
Atlanta. ACCI is the leading consumer policy research and education
organization consisting of a worldwide community of researchers,
educators, consumer policy specialists, and related professionals
dedicated to enhancing consumer well-being. ACCI promotes the consumer
interest by encouraging, producing and communicating policy-relevant
research. The Atlanta Federal Reserve Bank has a tradition of engagement
through its economic research, consumer and community affairs functions,
and public outreach.
The 2010 conference will focus on consumer issues relevant to the
financial crisis. Hence, submissions (papers, posters, and special
sessions) addressing this important topic are especially encouraged.
Submissions on other topics relevant to consumer finance, consumer choice
and decision making, and consumer and public policy issues are always
welcome.
Submissions
Refereed Submissions Due October 15, 2009
ACCI is accepting submissions for paper presentations, poster
presentations, and special sessions. Those who are willing to be flexible
in the format of their presentation (paper or poster) will have a higher
probability of selection. When submitting the work, please indicate on
the required cover page if the submission should be considered as
? a paper only
? a poster only or
? either a paper or poster.
All refereed (paper and poster) submissions require:
1. a completed cover page which can be found at
www.consumerinterests.org/conference
2. a completed paper or abstract conforming to details below
3. a completed awards application, if desired, which can be found at
www.consumerinterests.org/awards
4. submission by October 15, 2009.
Paper Presentations. Completed papers or detailed abstracts are required.
Detailed abstracts should include approximately 1,000 to 2,000 words
(excluding references, tables, and graphs). Papers and abstracts are blind
peer reviewed. At a minimum, papers and abstracts should include
? a clear purpose statement
? a description of data
? a detailed methodology review
? presentation of findings
? a brief discussion identifying the practice management and policy
implications of the work.
Submission to Journal of Consumer Affairs. Dual submission to The Journal
of Consumer Affairs is encouraged; for more information about submitting
articles to JCA, visit
http://www.consumerinterests.org/i4a/pages/Index.cfm?pageid=3311. ('http://www.consumerinterests.org/i4a/pages/Index.cfm?pageid=3311.')
Posters. A one-page abstract describing the purpose of each poster is
requested. Posters will be highlighted during the meeting at which time
authors must be present to discuss their work with conference attendees.
The printed program will list the poster titles, authors, and
affiliations. Poster authors may publish an abstract in the proceedings.
There is no standard for minimum size or shape of the actual poster.
However, ACCI recommends
? a maximum poster space of 4 feet high by 8 feet long
? a frame of approximately 1? around the perimeter.
Helpful information on developing a poster is available at
? http://faculty.washington.edu/scporter/INQUAposters.html ('http://faculty.washington.edu/scporter/INQUAposters.html')
? http://www.swarthmore.edu/NatSci/cpurrin1/posteradvice.htm ('http://www.swarthmore.edu/NatSci/cpurrin1/posteradvice.htm')
Special Session Proposals Due November 1, 2009
ACCI special sessions provide an opportunity to focus on specific topics
of interest and importance to consumer researchers, to showcase creative
programs or successful teaching methodologies, or to provide a roundtable
discussion of ?ideas that work? with your colleagues. The sessions are
appropriate when competitive paper or poster submissions would be unlikely
to generate a cohesive session on the topic.
Special sessions of relevance to the conference theme are encouraged.
Special sessions can include a panel presentation, showcase, or
roundtable. It is imperative that all proposed session participants be
contacted prior to submitting the session proposal.
Special session proposals should include the following:
? session title
? session leader
? list of the speakers, speaker affiliation and speaker titles
? a 750- to 1000-word abstract of each speaker?s presentation or
remarks
? submission by November 1, 2009.
How to Submit
All authors and special session leaders will be asked to submit their
proposals online. Details and instructions will be available on the ACCI
Website no later than August 1, 2009. Go to www.consumerinterests.org for
updated information.
Acceptance Notification
Authors will be notified by January 6, 2010 as to the status of their
submission. It is very important that all accepted papers be presented.
Authors of accepted papers will be given approximately 15-20 minutes at
the meeting for presentation and receive brief moderator discussion.
Authors and presenters are expected to register and pay for attendance at
the Annual Conference. Registration information will be available in
August 2009 at www.consumerinterests.org.
Publication in Consumer Interest Annual
ACCI strongly encourages the formal publication of accepted papers,
posters and special sessions in the Consumer Interests Annual. However,
publication is optional. Publication in CIA does not exclude submission
to another journal after the conference; in fact, presenting at ACCI
should provide valuable insights to authors in ways to improve papers for
future publication.
The presentation may be published as:
? a full paper or poster presentation, to be published in the online
publication Consumer Interests Annual. Dual submission to The Journal of
Consumer Affairs is encouraged; for more information about submitting
articles to JCA, visit
http://www.consumerinterests.org/i4a/pages/Index.cfm?pageid=3311. ('http://www.consumerinterests.org/i4a/pages/Index.cfm?pageid=3311.')
? an extended abstract with full citations to be published in
Consumer Interests Annual.
Awards
ACCI offers several awards for outstanding papers and posters. Authors
are encouraged to nominate their work for one of the awards described
below.
Paper Awards require that a full paper, not an abstract, be submitted. The
following award is available. More awards may be made available and
authors are encouraged to visit the ACCI Web site
(www.consumerinterests.org) for updated information.
The Applied Consumer Economics Award is given for a paper that addresses
practical and everyday problems that consumers face. Competitive papers
for the ACE Award must have three components: (1) identification of an
important consumer problem or issue, (2) articulation of practical
solutions to the problem, and (3) strong, convincing communication of the
implications of the findings that have immediate usefulness to consumers,
consumer professionals, or policy makers. An award of $200 is provided by
ACCI. Papers previously published cannot be considered for this award.
Poster Awards are offered because posters are an increasingly valuable
part of the ACCI meeting. In 2010 ACCI will hold a judged poster
competition with cash awards of $200, $150, and $100 for the top 3 places.
Criteria for the awards will include both the quality of the research and
its presentation.
For More Information or Questions
conference@consumerinterests.org
www.consumerinterests.org
Jessica LeVeen Farr
Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
Community Affairs Division
jessica.leveen@atl.frb.org
(615) 251-7360
The Annual Conference of the American Council on Consumer Interests (ACCI)
Held in Partnership with The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
Atlanta, Georgia
April 14-16, 2010
Conference Theme:
Life After the Financial Crisis
Call for Competitive Presentations & Special Sessions
The meltdown in the real estate and financial markets in 2008 and 2009,
coupled with a growing shift by companies to individually managed
retirement accounts, rising levels of consumer debt, and increasingly
complex financial products in the marketplace, has once again brought the
role of consumer protection and education to the forefront of research and
policy decisions. Papers, posters, and special session submissions are now
being accepted for the 2010 ACCI annual conference.
The goal of the conference is to provide researchers, consumer policy
specialists, educators, and related professionals with the theoretical and
practical knowledge of how consumers obtain, process, and utilize
information in an increasingly complex marketplace following the financial
crisis. The interdisciplinary nature of the conference topics is meant to
be inviting to researchers and educators from diverse fields such as
consumer economics, personal finance, economics, psychology, sociology,
business administration, small business management, consumer policy,
retailing, marketing, education, human development, family studies, and
related fields. Presenters may submit empirical studies or conceptual
work. Submissions that are theoretically grounded and also contain
significant implications for consumer welfare are especially appropriate.
The 2010 annual meeting of the American Council on Consumer Interests
(ACCI) will be held in partnership with the Federal Reserve Bank of
Atlanta. ACCI is the leading consumer policy research and education
organization consisting of a worldwide community of researchers,
educators, consumer policy specialists, and related professionals
dedicated to enhancing consumer well-being. ACCI promotes the consumer
interest by encouraging, producing and communicating policy-relevant
research. The Atlanta Federal Reserve Bank has a tradition of engagement
through its economic research, consumer and community affairs functions,
and public outreach.
The 2010 conference will focus on consumer issues relevant to the
financial crisis. Hence, submissions (papers, posters, and special
sessions) addressing this important topic are especially encouraged.
Submissions on other topics relevant to consumer finance, consumer choice
and decision making, and consumer and public policy issues are always
welcome.
Submissions
Refereed Submissions Due October 15, 2009
ACCI is accepting submissions for paper presentations, poster
presentations, and special sessions. Those who are willing to be flexible
in the format of their presentation (paper or poster) will have a higher
probability of selection. When submitting the work, please indicate on
the required cover page if the submission should be considered as
? a paper only
? a poster only or
? either a paper or poster.
All refereed (paper and poster) submissions require:
1. a completed cover page which can be found at
www.consumerinterests.org/conference
2. a completed paper or abstract conforming to details below
3. a completed awards application, if desired, which can be found at
www.consumerinterests.org/awards
4. submission by October 15, 2009.
Paper Presentations. Completed papers or detailed abstracts are required.
Detailed abstracts should include approximately 1,000 to 2,000 words
(excluding references, tables, and graphs). Papers and abstracts are blind
peer reviewed. At a minimum, papers and abstracts should include
? a clear purpose statement
? a description of data
? a detailed methodology review
? presentation of findings
? a brief discussion identifying the practice management and policy
implications of the work.
Submission to Journal of Consumer Affairs. Dual submission to The Journal
of Consumer Affairs is encouraged; for more information about submitting
articles to JCA, visit
http://www.consumerinterests.org/i4a/pages/Index.cfm?pageid=3311. ('http://www.consumerinterests.org/i4a/pages/Index.cfm?pageid=3311.')
Posters. A one-page abstract describing the purpose of each poster is
requested. Posters will be highlighted during the meeting at which time
authors must be present to discuss their work with conference attendees.
The printed program will list the poster titles, authors, and
affiliations. Poster authors may publish an abstract in the proceedings.
There is no standard for minimum size or shape of the actual poster.
However, ACCI recommends
? a maximum poster space of 4 feet high by 8 feet long
? a frame of approximately 1? around the perimeter.
Helpful information on developing a poster is available at
? http://faculty.washington.edu/scporter/INQUAposters.html ('http://faculty.washington.edu/scporter/INQUAposters.html')
? http://www.swarthmore.edu/NatSci/cpurrin1/posteradvice.htm ('http://www.swarthmore.edu/NatSci/cpurrin1/posteradvice.htm')
Special Session Proposals Due November 1, 2009
ACCI special sessions provide an opportunity to focus on specific topics
of interest and importance to consumer researchers, to showcase creative
programs or successful teaching methodologies, or to provide a roundtable
discussion of ?ideas that work? with your colleagues. The sessions are
appropriate when competitive paper or poster submissions would be unlikely
to generate a cohesive session on the topic.
Special sessions of relevance to the conference theme are encouraged.
Special sessions can include a panel presentation, showcase, or
roundtable. It is imperative that all proposed session participants be
contacted prior to submitting the session proposal.
Special session proposals should include the following:
? session title
? session leader
? list of the speakers, speaker affiliation and speaker titles
? a 750- to 1000-word abstract of each speaker?s presentation or
remarks
? submission by November 1, 2009.
How to Submit
All authors and special session leaders will be asked to submit their
proposals online. Details and instructions will be available on the ACCI
Website no later than August 1, 2009. Go to www.consumerinterests.org for
updated information.
Acceptance Notification
Authors will be notified by January 6, 2010 as to the status of their
submission. It is very important that all accepted papers be presented.
Authors of accepted papers will be given approximately 15-20 minutes at
the meeting for presentation and receive brief moderator discussion.
Authors and presenters are expected to register and pay for attendance at
the Annual Conference. Registration information will be available in
August 2009 at www.consumerinterests.org.
Publication in Consumer Interest Annual
ACCI strongly encourages the formal publication of accepted papers,
posters and special sessions in the Consumer Interests Annual. However,
publication is optional. Publication in CIA does not exclude submission
to another journal after the conference; in fact, presenting at ACCI
should provide valuable insights to authors in ways to improve papers for
future publication.
The presentation may be published as:
? a full paper or poster presentation, to be published in the online
publication Consumer Interests Annual. Dual submission to The Journal of
Consumer Affairs is encouraged; for more information about submitting
articles to JCA, visit
http://www.consumerinterests.org/i4a/pages/Index.cfm?pageid=3311. ('http://www.consumerinterests.org/i4a/pages/Index.cfm?pageid=3311.')
? an extended abstract with full citations to be published in
Consumer Interests Annual.
Awards
ACCI offers several awards for outstanding papers and posters. Authors
are encouraged to nominate their work for one of the awards described
below.
Paper Awards require that a full paper, not an abstract, be submitted. The
following award is available. More awards may be made available and
authors are encouraged to visit the ACCI Web site
(www.consumerinterests.org) for updated information.
The Applied Consumer Economics Award is given for a paper that addresses
practical and everyday problems that consumers face. Competitive papers
for the ACE Award must have three components: (1) identification of an
important consumer problem or issue, (2) articulation of practical
solutions to the problem, and (3) strong, convincing communication of the
implications of the findings that have immediate usefulness to consumers,
consumer professionals, or policy makers. An award of $200 is provided by
ACCI. Papers previously published cannot be considered for this award.
Poster Awards are offered because posters are an increasingly valuable
part of the ACCI meeting. In 2010 ACCI will hold a judged poster
competition with cash awards of $200, $150, and $100 for the top 3 places.
Criteria for the awards will include both the quality of the research and
its presentation.
For More Information or Questions
conference@consumerinterests.org
www.consumerinterests.org
Jessica LeVeen Farr
Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
Community Affairs Division
jessica.leveen@atl.frb.org
(615) 251-7360