Editorial.

• Author: Jadlow, Joseph M.

This the first issue of the Southern Economic Journal to be published since Laura Razzolini became its editor on August 1, 2003. The board of trustees of the Southern Economic Association welcomes Editor Razzolini, and we look forward to the leadership that she will provide for the Journal in future years.

This past spring when the president of the association and I announced the selection of the new editor, we thanked Jonathan Hamilton for his successful efforts to raise the quality of the Journal and improve the editorial process. In addition, I want to take this opportunity to thank Professor Hamilton and his editorial assistant, Lisa Jelks, for their efficiency, open communication, and professionalism in all the interactions between the editorial office and the association office during these past six and one-half years. It has been a pleasure to work with them...