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The Quiet Reversal Of U.S. Climate Change Policy, Murray L. Weidenbaum, Christopher Douglass
The Quiet Reversal Of U.S. Climate Change Policy, Murray L. Weidenbaum, Christopher Douglass
Murray Weidenbaum Publications
This paper calls for an immediate and extensive Congressional and national debate about the scope of climate change and the role of the U.S. in addressing this issue before passing any international laws.
Government Regulation And Medium-Sized Business, Murray L. Weidenbaum
Government Regulation And Medium-Sized Business, Murray L. Weidenbaum
Murray Weidenbaum Publications
This paper attempts to analyze government regulation across the size spectrum, arguing in favor of market policies over government intrusion.
Fairness As Compassion: Towards A Less Unfair Facility Siting Policy, Benjamin Davy
Fairness As Compassion: Towards A Less Unfair Facility Siting Policy, Benjamin Davy
RISK: Health, Safety & Environment (1990-2002)
Dr. Davy argues that siting efforts fail because of perceived injustices and urges authorities to search more aggressively for ways to avoid injustice and to cope with the anguish of those who may be unavoidably shortchanged.
Mtas Model Drug And Alcohol Testing Policy, Richard Stokes
Mtas Model Drug And Alcohol Testing Policy, Richard Stokes
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
MTAS created this model drug and alcohol testing policy with the assistance of the Tennessee Municipal League. The policy includes a statement of purpose and scope, consent form, compliance guidelines, general rules, and detailed information about drug and alcohol testing.
Structural Adjustment, Stabilization Policies And The Poor In Egypt, Karima Korayem
Structural Adjustment, Stabilization Policies And The Poor In Egypt, Karima Korayem
Faculty Books
Structural adjustment and stabilization agreements between Egypt and the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank were signed in 1991. The two agreements are referred to as the economic reform and structural adjustment program (ERSAP). To examine the impact of ERSAP on Egypt's poor , one has to define, first, who are the poor and what is their relative share in the population. The negative impact of ERSAP on the society as a whole will be less harmful if absolute and relative poverty are small in Egypt. ERSAP affects the poor through three channels: prices, incomes, and the provision of …
Unplanned Resistance: Turkish Immigrants In A Postmodern Germany, Peter O'Brien
Unplanned Resistance: Turkish Immigrants In A Postmodern Germany, Peter O'Brien
Political Science Faculty Research
Postmodernity would seem to bode ill for immigrant communities like the Turks living in Germany. Prominent theories of postmodern society, when analyzed in respect to the status of immigrants, pit several strikes against them. Taking as a given that Germany deserves the label "postmodern society," this essay discusses three such theories and draws out the implications of each for Turkish nationals residing in Germany. The findings are anything but merry. If the theories prove true, Turkish migrants from Turkey should expect little or no improvement in their lot and, worse, deterioration. This said, I refuse to conclude the essay on …
Factors Related To Earthquake Preparedness Among Child Care Professionals: Theory And Policy Implications, Ellen N. Junn, D. Guerin
Factors Related To Earthquake Preparedness Among Child Care Professionals: Theory And Policy Implications, Ellen N. Junn, D. Guerin
Ellen N. Junn
With increasing numbers of children enrolled in child care, the safety of the child care environment and the preparedness of personnel to prevent injuries and fatalities in the event of natural disasters becomes an important public policy issue. In this study, earthquake preparedness and its correlates were examined in 25 child care centers located in a southern California community adjacent to the San Andreaas Fault. Extensive survey, interview, and on-site observational data were collected. Findings indicated a wide range of preparedness in child care centers. Half of the child care centers lacked basic essentials required to cope in the aftermath …
Factors Related To Earthquake Preparedness Among Child Care Professionals: Theory And Policy Implications, Ellen N. Junn, D. Guerin
Factors Related To Earthquake Preparedness Among Child Care Professionals: Theory And Policy Implications, Ellen N. Junn, D. Guerin
Office of the Provost Scholarship
With increasing numbers of children enrolled in child care, the safety of the child care environment and the preparedness of personnel to prevent injuries and fatalities in the event of natural disasters becomes an important public policy issue. In this study, earthquake preparedness and its correlates were examined in 25 child care centers located in a southern California community adjacent to the San Andreaas Fault. Extensive survey, interview, and on-site observational data were collected. Findings indicated a wide range of preparedness in child care centers. Half of the child care centers lacked basic essentials required to cope in the aftermath …