As previously noted, the author's name should not appear on this page. The third page should commence with the title of the paper, followed immediately by the beginning of the text. When mathematical expressions do appear in the text, they must be accompanied by a prose equivalent. All variables should be defined the first time that they appear in the paper and be consistently used throughout the remainder of the exposition. Keep footnotes to a minimum.
All footnotes are to appear at the end of the text.
Only those references used in the text should be listed at the end of the paper. Any manuscript that does not conform to these guidelines or an equivalent generally accepted style format may be returned for revision before consideration and review is commenced. The Committee will be expected to make every effort to give a decision within four weeks of the date that the paper is submitted. All papers accepted for publication will be reproduced using funds granted from the Institute of Research and Business Development. A thick paper cover with suitable legend noting that this is part of the Faculty Working Paper Series of California State University, Hayward, School of Business and Economics is to be used.