Department of Business

College of Business

Intellectual Contributions

Dr. James Slaydon
Professor of Finance
Director, New Programs Initiatives

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Refereed Articles

  • Sargsyan, G., Venta, E. R., Slaydon, J., Colon, R., & Latiolais, P. (in press, 2020). Financial and risk management analysis of the education sector in Southeast Texas during Hurricane Harvey. Journal of Applied Business and Economics.
  • Slaydon, J., Rose, D., & Allen, L. (2020). Quantifying the Personal Factor of FTF in an Online World. Journal of Instructional Pedagogies, 23.
  • Slaydon, J., & Sargsyan, G. (2020). Hurricane Harvey's Impact on Households Disposable Income and Real Estate Values in the Southeast Texas Region. Journal of Finance and Accountancy.Basic or Discovery Scholarship.
  • Slaydon, J., Allen, L., & Natarajan, V. (2020). Currency Volatility and Trade Factors Driving Housing Prices in India. Journal of Finance and Accountancy, 26, 154.
  • Slaydon, J., & Uddin, A. (2019). The Relationship Between Firm Value and Long-Term Debt. Journal of Finance and Accountancy, 24.
  • Slaydon, J., Montano, C., & El-Houbi, A. (2019). The Fields Driving Economic Growth in the Golden Triangle 2009-2014. Research in Business and Economics Journal, 13.
  • Slaydon, J., Montano, C., & El-Houbi, A. (2018). Examining Southeast Texas' Historically High Rate of Unemployment. Research in Business and Economics Journal, 12.
  • Slaydon, J., & Uddin, A. (2019). The Relationship Between Firm Value and Long-Term Debt. Journal of Finance and Accountancy.
  • Slaydon, J. & Godkin, L. (2015). Case Study: Peer Assessment among Business School Finance Students. Journal of Business and Economics, 6 (7), 249-258.
  • Slaydon, J., El-Houbi, A., & Montano, C. (2014). a reexamination of economic growth in southeast Texas. Journal of Finance and Accountancy, 16.
  • Slaydon, J., Lynch, H., & Allen, C. (2012). Effects of Monetary Policy on the Relative Price of Natural Gas. Oil Gas and Energy Quarterly, 59 (4), xx-yy.
  • Slaydon, J. L., El-Houbi, A. F., & Montano, C. B. (2010). Equity Index Universal Life Insurance: Revealing Its Hidden Advantages in Volatile Markets. Southwestern Economic Review, 37 (1).
  • Slaydon, J. L. (2010). Asset Pricing Models for Initial Public Offerings: A Test of Co-Skewness. International Journal of Business Disciplines (IJBD), 21 (1).
  • Slaydon, J., Perumpral, S., & Yang, Y. (2007). Are the Possibilities for International Diversification a Reality or a Myth? International Journal of Business Disciplines (IJBD).

Refereed Proceedings

  • Slaydon, J., Rose, D., & Allen, L. (2019). Online Teaching versus Face to Face: the Use of Proctors. AABRI Conference.
  • Slaydon, J., El-Houbi, A., & Montano, C. (2019). Indexed Universal Life Insurance. AABRI Conference.
  • Slaydon, J., & Sargsyan, G. (2019). Hurricane Harvey's Impact on Disposable Income and Flooded Housing Values. AABRI Conference.
  • Slaydon, J., Allen, L., & Natarajan, V. (2019). Currency risk and Trade factors driving Housing Prices in India. AABRI Conference.
  • Slaydon, J. (2018). The Relationship between Firm Value and Long Term Debt Examining Large S&P 100 Companies. AABRI Conference.
  • Slaydon, J. (2018). Hurricane Harvey's impact on residents of the Golden Triangle. Academy of Business Research.
  • Slaydon, J., Allen, L., & Natarajan, V. (2018). Trade Balance and Exchange Rate as Determinants of Housing Prices in India. Academy of Business Research.
  • Slaydon, J., & Uddin, A. (in press, 2017). The relationship between Firm Value and Long Term Debt. Academy of Business Research.
  • Slaydon, J., & Montano, C. (in press, 2017). The Engine of Economic Growth in Southeast Texas. AABRI Conference.
  • Slaydon, J. (in press, 2016). The Engine of Economic Growth in Southeast Texas, 2009-2014. Academy of Business Research.
  • Slaydon, J., Montano, C., & El Houbi, A. (2016). Examining Southeast Texas' Historically High Rate of Unemployment. Academic and Business Research Institute.
  • Slaydon, J., Montano, C., & El-Houbi, A. (2014). A Reexamination of the Engine of Economic Growth in Southeast Texas. Academic and Business Research Institute.
  • Slaydon, J. & Godkin, L. (2014). Case Study: Peer Assessment among Business School Finance Students. Academy of Business Research.
  • Slaydon, J. & Godkin, L. (in press, 2013). Peer Assessment among Business College Students: An Exploratory Study. AABRI Conference.

Non-Refereed Articles

  • Slaydon, J., Bhuyan, M. N., & Reza, R. (2015). The Best Market Mixtures for Portfolio Diversifications across Markets. International Journal of Education and Social Sciences.
  • Slaydon, J., Bhuyan, M. N., & Reza, R. (2015). The Best Market Mixtures for Portfolio Diversifications across Markets. International Journal of Education and Social Sciences.

Non-Refereed Proceedings

  • Slaydon, J., & Perumpral, S. (2006). Are the Possibilities for International Diversification a Reality or a Myth? American Society of Business and Behavioral Sciences.

Presentation of Refereed Papers

  • Slaydon, J. (2020). Hurricane Harvey's Impact on Household Disposable Income and Real Estate Values in Southeast Texas Region. Southwestern Finance Association, San Antonio, Texas.
  • Slaydon, J. (2019). Indexed Universal Life Insurance. AABRI Conference, Savannah, Georgia.
  • Slaydon, J. (2019). Hurricane Harvey's Impact on Disposable Income and Flooded Housing Values. AABRI Conference, Savannah, Georgia.
  • Slaydon, J. (2019). Currency risk and Trade factors driving Housing Prices in India. AABRI Conference, Savannah, Georgia.
  • Slaydon, J. (2019). Online Teaching versus Face to Face: the Use of Proctors. AABRI Conference, Savannah, Georgia.
  • Slaydon, J. (2018). The Relationship Between Firm Value and Long-Term Debt. AABRI Conference, San Antonio, Texas.Slaydon, J., Allen, L., & Natajaran, V. (2018). Trade Balance and Exchange Rates as Determinants. Academy of Business Research, San Antonio, Texas.
  • Slaydon, J., Montano, C., & El-Houbi, A. (2017). The Engine of Economic Growth in Southeast Texas. AABRI Conference, Asheville, North Carolina.
  • Slaydon, J. (2016). The Engine of Economic Growth in Southeast Texas, 2009-2014. Academy of Business Research, San Antonio, Texas.
  • Slaydon, J., Montano, C., & El-Houbi, A. (2016). Examining Southeast Texas' Historically High Rate of Unemployment. AABRI Conference, San Antonio, Texas.
  • Slaydon, J. & Godkin, L. (2014). Case Study: Peer Assessment among Business School Finance Students. Academy of Business Research, San Antonio, Texas.
  • Slaydon, J., Montano, C., & El-Houbi, A. (2014). A Reexamination of Economic Growth in Southeast Texas. AABRI Conference, San Antonio, Texas.
  • Slaydon, J. (2013). Peer Assessment Among Business Students. AABRI Conference, New Orleans, Louisiana.
  • Slaydon, J., Montano, C., & El-Houbi, A. (2012). Global Indexed Universal Life Insurance: Does This Policy Offer a Unique Investment to Investors? Southwestern Society of Economists (SSE), New Orleans, Louisiana.
  • Slaydon, J., Montano, C., & El Houbi, A. (2011). The Engine of Economic Growth in Southeast Taxes - Take Two. Southwestern Society of Economists (SSE)/Federation of Business Disciplines (FBD) 2011 Annual Meeting, Houston, Texas.
  • Slaydon, J., Lynch, H., & Allen, L. (2011). The Effects of Monetary Policy on the Relative Price of Natural Gas. Southwestern Society of Economists (SSE)/Federation of Business Disciplines (FBD) 2011 Annual Meeting, Houston, Texas.
  • Slaydon, J., Montano, C., & El-Houbi, A. (2010). Explaining the Golden Triangle Southeast Texas Historically High Unemployment. Southwestern Society of Economists (SSE)/Federation of Business Disciplines (FBD) 2004 Annual Meeting, Dallas, Texas.
  • Slaydon, J., Montano, C., & El-Houbi, A. (2010). Indexed Universal life insurance: an Extension and adjustment to IUL's Returns and Risk. Southwestern Society of Economists (SSE)/Federation of Business Disciplines (FBD) 2004 Annual Meeting, Dallas, Texas.
  • Slaydon, J. L., El-Houbi, A. F., & Montano, C. B. (2009). Indexed Universal Life Insurance Used as a Tax Avoidance? Southwestern Society of Economists (SSE)/Federation of Business Disciplines (FBD) 2004 Annual Meeting, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
  • Slaydon, J. & Sears, S. (2008). Asset Pricing Models for IPOs. Southwestern Finance Association, Houston, Texas.Slaydon, J., Montano, C., & El-Houbi, A. (2008). Equity Indexed Universal Life Insurance - A Sound Investment. Southwestern Society of Economists (SSE)/Federation of Business Disciplines (FBD) 2004 Annual Meeting, Houston, Texas.
  • Slaydon, J. & Perumpral, S. (2006). Are the Possibilities for International Diversification a Reality or a Myth? American Society of Business and Behavioral Sciences, Las Vegas, Nevada.

Presentations of Non-Refereed Papers

  • Slaydon, J., Sargsyan, G., Venta, H., Colon, R., & Latiolias, P. (2020). Bevils Oaks: A Community Case Study of Resilience and Recovery. Resilience and Recovery, Beaumont, Texas.
  • Slaydon, J., Sargsyan, G., Venta, H., Colon, R., & Latiolias, P. (2020). Analysis of risk management Practices of the Oil Gas Industry in Southeast Texas after Hurricane Harvey. Resilience and Recovery, Beaumont, Texas.
  • Slaydon, J., Sargsyan, G., Venta, H., Colon, R., & Latiolias, P. (2020). Hurricane Harvey's Impact on Households Disposable Income and Real Estate Values in Southeast Texas Region. Resilience and Recovery, Beaumont, Texas.
  • Slaydon, J., Montano, C., & El-Houbi, A. (2010). Explaining the Golden Triangle Southeast Texas Historically High Unemployment. Southwestern Society of Economists (SSE)/Federation of Business Disciplines (FBD) 2004 Annual Meeting, Dallas, Texas.
  • Slaydon, J., Montano, C., & El-Houbi, A. (2010). Indexed Universal life insurance: an Extension and adjustment to IUL's Returns and Risk. Southwestern Society of Economists (SSE)/Federation of Business Disciplines (FBD) 2004 Annual Meeting, Dallas, Texas.
  • Slaydon, J. L., El-Houbi, A. F., & Montano, C. B. (2009). Indexed Universal Life Insurance Used as a Tax Avoidance? Southwestern Society of Economists (SSE)/Federation of Business Disciplines (FBD) 2004 Annual Meeting, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
  • Slaydon, J. & Sears, S. (2008). Asset Pricing Models for IPOs. Southwestern Finance Association, Houston, Texas.
  • Slaydon, J., Montano, C., & El-Houbi, A. (2008). Equity Indexed Universal Life Insurance - A Sound Investment. Southwestern Society of Economists (SSE)/Federation of Business Disciplines (FBD) 2004 Annual Meeting, Houston, Texas.
  • Slaydon, J. & Perumpral, S. (2006). Are the Possibilities for International Diversification a Reality or a Myth? American Society of Business and Behavioral Sciences, Las Vegas, Nevada.

Grants

  • 2020 [Year 3 of 3]: Venta, E. R., Slaydon, J., Sargsyan, G., & Colon, R., Hurricane Harvey Economic Resiliency and Recovery, Co-Investigator, Department of Commerce - Economic Development Agency.
  • 2020: Slaydon, J., Venta, H., Sargsyan, G., & Colon, R., Covid-19: Threat and Opportunity for Economic Resiliency of Southeast Texas, Principal Investigator, Department of Commerce- Economic Development Agency.
  • 2019: Sargsyan, G. Lamar University Economic Recovery and Resiliency Program, Co-Investigator, GOV-Center for Scientific Review (CSR).
  • 2019 [Year 2 of 2]: Venta, E. R., Slaydon, J., Sargsyan, G., & Colon, R., Hurricane Harvey Economic Resiliency and Recovery, Co-Investigator, Department of Commerce - Economic Development Agency.
  • 2018 [Year 1 of 2]: Slaydon, J. & Venta, H., Lamar University Economic Recovery and Resiliency program, Co-Principal Investigator.
  • 2018: Slaydon, J. & Weeks, K., Lamar University Economic Development in Petrochemical Industry, Co-Principal Investigator.
  • 2018: Slaydon, J. Hurricane Harvey's Impact on Residents, Principal Investigator.