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President's Weekly Perspective, 2008_06_02, David Schmidly

President Schmidly's Administration

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Slides: Protecting Biodiversity Through Ecosystem Services, Barton "Buzz" Thompson

Shifting Baselines and New Meridians: Water, Resources, Landscapes, and the Transformation of the American West (Summer Conference, June 4-6)

Presenter: Barton “Buzz” Thompson, Perry L. McCarty Director, Woods Institute for the Environment, Stanford University Law School

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Pharmacy & Therapeutics Update: Drug Information For Health Care Professionals, May/June 2008, Medical University Of South Carolina, Paul Bush, Kelli Garrison, Jason Cooper, Ashley Lewis

Pharmacy & Therapeutics Update: Drug Information for Health Care Professionals

No abstract provided.

Pharmacy & Therapeutics Update: Drug Information For Health Care Professionals, Medical University Of South Carolina, Paul Bush, Kelli Garrison, Jason Cooper, Ashley Lewis

Pharmacy & Therapeutics Update: Drug Information for Health Care Professionals

No abstract provided.

The Stability Of The Transatlantic Alliance In The 21st Century : The Impact Of The Development Of European Union Foreign Policy In Comparison To American Objectives, Elizabeth S. O'Connor

Honors Theses

This thesis explores the history of the transatlantic alliance since World War II in conjunction with the unification and development of the European Union, particularly examining the stability of the alliance, as the EU has become a major global actor economically and politically. The foreign policies of EU/US international interventions are examined in a pre and post- September 11th context, focusing on the Balkan crisis and the Bush administration’s Global War on Terrorism. The European Union, often referred to as “an economic giant but political dwarf,” declared its intention to develop a common European foreign policy (CFSP) in 1992. Focused …

Decree No. 202-08 - Regulation Of Law No. 57-07 To Promote The Development Of Renewable Sources Of Energy, Presidente De La República Dominicana

Latin American Energy Policies

This decree outlines the basic regulatory framework to be applied throughout the national territory to encourage and regulate the development and investment in projects that exploit renewable sources of energy.

Law No. 73 - Law Of Economic Incentives For The Development Of Puerto Rico, Asamblea Legislativa, Puerto Rico

Latin American Energy Policies

This law focuses on the need for the country to modernize its manufacturing sector in order to be competitive in the global economy. As part of this effort, this law states that the country needs to take action to reduce energy costs by using renewable sources of energy.

Disability Management: Key Concepts And Techniques For An Aging Workforce, Susanne M. Bruyere Dr.

Susanne Bruyère

The aging workforce is likely to result in increasing numbers of workers with disabilities. The U.S. Census Bureau projects that the 45-54 and 55-64 year-old population in the United States will grow by nearly 44.2 million (17%) and 35 million (39%) in the next ten years (U.S. Census Bureau, 2004). By the year 2010, this group will account for nearly half (44%) of the working age population (20-64), and the number of people with disabilities between the ages of 50 and 65 will almost double (Weathers, 2006). Disability management and accommodation policies and practices readily lend themselves to addressing the …

Doorways To Development: Foreign Direct Investment Policies In Developing Countries, Michael Hess

University of New Orleans Theses and Dissertations

Foreign direct investment (FDI) is a key option for economic growth in most, if not all, developing countries. However, not all developing countries are equally open to foreign investment. Some restrict foreign equity, while others encourage multinational corporations to enter their markets. Because FDI involves outsiders entering national markets and profits, it is very political. FDI can bring economic benefits, such as jobs and new technology, but it may also entail economic costs, such as increased competition for national businesses. FDI may also bring political costs, as governments that open to foreign equity may see a popular backlash. Most governments …

Participatory Modelling And Decision Support For Natural Resources Management In Climate Change Research, Carlo Giupponi, Jaroslav Mysiak, Alessandra Sgobbi

Fondazione Eni Enrico Mattei Working Papers

The ever greater role given to public participation by laws and regulations, in particular in the field of environmental management calls for new operational methods and tools for managers and practitioners. This paper analyses the potentials and the critical limitations of current approaches in the fields of simulation modelling (SM), public participation (PP) and decision analysis (DA), for natural resources management within the context of climate change research. The potential synergies of combining SM, PP and DA into an integrated methodological framework are identified and a methodological proposal is presented, called NetSyMoD (Network Analysis – Creative System Modelling – Decision …

A Comparative Assessment Of Shoreline Change Policy Options In The United States, Courtney St. John

All Theses

Erosion control is one of the many tasks of managing land use in a coastal community, but it is arguably one of the most important issues. Increasing human growth in the coastal regions of the United States places heavy demands on fragile coastal systems that cannot sustain population increases. There is a need for sound shoreline management strategies to combat and/or mitigate this problem. The purpose of this study is to determine innovations in shoreline management and inform the remainder of the Assessment of Shoreline Change Options in South Carolina project. This study asked and analyzed the following three research …

Ripping Off Grandma And Grandpa Without Hurting The Banks Of America: Allowing The Elderly And Other Easy Prey To Pay For The Crimes Of Immoral Individuals And Institutions, Brett D. Maxfield

Brett D Maxfield

This paper looks at the abuses of the banks of America in the ways they influence the law of credit and debt collection and what can be done to reform the system.

Gender Minority Elder Care, Yisrael Malotte-Berger

Senior Honors Projects

The challenges facing older adults are great, including the challenges involved in finding quality healthcare and, potentially, assisted living or nursing residences. The challenges for older transsexual, transgender, and intersex (TGI) adults are compounded due to lack of sensitivity and confidentiality with regard to TGI patients or residents that is prevalent amongst especially lower level healthcare professionals. Part of the project was to develop an evaluation tool for changes in attitude and practical knowledge, to be administered as pre- and post-tests at employee trainings at elder care facilities. It was the goal of this project to evaluate the training programme …

The Effect Of Disability Insurance On Health Investment: Evidence From The Va Disability Compensation Program, Perry Singleton

Center for Policy Research

I examine whether individuals respond to monetary incentives to detect latent medical conditions. The effect is identified by an amendment to Title 38 that deemed diabetes associated with Agent Orange exposure a compensable disability under the VA’s Disability Compensation program. Since a diagnosis is a requisite for benefit eligibility, and nearly one-third of diabetics remain undiagnosed, the advent of disability insurance may have encouraged the detection of diabetes among the previously undiagnosed population. Evidence from the National Health Interview Survey suggests that the policy increased the prevalence of diabetes by 2.7 percentage points among veterans.

Last-Mile Dilemma: How Network Neutrality Legislation Could Create Barriers To Innovation, Nicholas R. Brown

Nicholas R Brown

This paper takes a look at the various concepts of Network Neutrality and their affects on the end user. And then investigates proposed policy solutions and how that policy may hinder future Internet innovation.

Filling The Gap: Improving Estimates Of Working Tree Resources In Agricultural Landscapes, C. H. Perry, C. W. Woodall, G. C. Liknes, Michele M. Schoeneberger

United States Department of Agriculture, Forest Service / University of Nebraska-Lincoln: Faculty Publications

Agroforestry plantings and other trees intentionally established in rural and urban areas are emerging as innovative management options for addressing resource issues and achieving landscape-level goals. An understanding of the ecosystem services contributed by these and future plantings would provide critical information to policy and program developers, and a comprehensive inventory would contribute to estimating the cumulative effects of these plantings. Trees used in these practices are not explicitly inventoried by the primary national forest resource inventory of the United States: the Forest Inventory and Analysis (FIA) program of the USDA Forest Service. The FIA program currently limits its inventories …

Close To Crucial: The H-2b Visa Program Must Evolve, But Must Endure, Lindsay M. Pickral

University of Richmond Law Review

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Social Factors Affecting Treatment Of Cervical Cancer: Ethical Issues And Policy Implications, Shannon N. Westin, Dan Bustillos, Jacalyn B. Gano, Margaret M. Fields, Ann L. Coker, Charlotte C. Sun, Lois M. Ramondetta

CRVAW Faculty Journal Articles

Health care in the United States has become a privilege rather than a right. Patients who have the greatest need are the ones most likely to be denied this privilege. Despite recent advances in disease detection and treatment, many patients do not receive even the bare minimum of care. The high complexity of the health care system in the setting of patients with low levels of health literacy significantly affects the ability to seek and receive treatment in a timely fashion. In addition, lack of insurance, transportation, and social support further complicate access to care. To truly provide a standard …

A Decent Home For Every Family? Housing Policy Initiatives Since The 1980s, Sondra J. Fogel, Marc T. Smith, Anne R. Williamson

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

A fundamental economic and social principle embedded in the American psyche remains the value of shelter. However, housing policy is the result of a complex exchange among economic, political, and social agendas competing for attention within the multiple levels of local, state, and federal governments. This article intends to capture what we consider afea of the significant initiatives since 1980 that reflect these tensions and comprise our current housing policies and directions. Furthermore, we suggest additional housing issues that may need to be addressed by the next presidential administration.

Tracing The History Of Medicare Home Health Care: The Impact Of Policy On Benefit Use, Joan K. Davitt, Sunha Choi

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

We trace key policy changes that affected use of the Medicare home health benefit from the 1980s through the prospective payment system implemented in 2000, analyzing the impact on three measures of home care use: expenditures, users and visits. We demonstrate the impact of policies generated in the legislative, the judicial, and the executive branches of government and the gaming behavior of home health agencies in response to policy changes. Our analysis suggests that the policy itself and the implementation process are critical to understanding benefit use. The incentives in the policies and agency reactions had the potential to generate …

Nlnu V Eastern Regional Integrated Health Authority, Innis Christie

Innis Christie Collection

This is a policy grievance regarding the Employer's Attendance Management Program. The Union does not believe some sections conform with the Collective Agreement. The Employer is willing to accept guidance if some aspect of the Program is inconsistent with the Agreement.

The grievance succeeds in part. The grievance is dismissed except that the Employer is directed to amend the written policy to reflect the manner in which the policy is actually applied. Jurisdiction is retained to assist with the implementation of the award, if needed.

Wind Energy In Latin America, Gabriel Blanco

Latin American Energy Dialogue, White Papers and Reports

This presentation provides a thorough overview of the global wind energy industry with a specific focus on Latin American countries. It includes very technical descriptions of wind energy production as well as future market forecasting.

Fisheries Management In Australia, Daryl Mcphee

Daryl McPhee

Whether it’s throwing a fresh local prawn on the BBQ or dangling a line off the local jetty, fisheries resources are economically and socially important for many Australians. Australian fisheries have undergone significant management changes over the last decade and Australia is now recognised as a world leader.

This book is a comprehensive analysis of fisheries management in Australia. It provides practical insight into the cross-disciplinary tools of fisheries management. It takes the reader away from the outdated notion of “managing the fish” to the reality of managing human behaviour. It does so without losing track of the fundamental need …

Real Immigration Reform: The Path To Credibility, Vernon Briggs

Vernon M Briggs Jr

[Excerpt] For over 40 years, efforts have been made to respond to the unexpected consequences of the accidental revival of mass immigration that has followed the passage of the Immigration Act of 1965. Immigrants had been declining as a percentage of the population since 1914 and in absolute numbers since 1930. In 1965 only 4.4 percent of the population was foreign born and they totaled only 8.5 million people. There was absolutely no intention by policy makers of that era to increase the level of immigration. The post-World War II "baby boom" began pouring a tidal wave of new labor …

Testimony On H.R. 1915 , Vernon Briggs

Vernon M Briggs Jr

Public testimony by Prof. Briggs given before the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims of the Committee on the Judiciary, House of Representatives, June 29, 1995.

Immigration Reform And The Urban Labor Market: Resolved And Unresolved Data Issues, Vernon Briggs

Vernon M Briggs Jr

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Testimony Before The U.S. Commission On Immigration Reform, Vernon Briggs

Vernon M Briggs Jr

Public testimony by Prof. Briggs given before the U.S. Commission on Immigration Reform, February 23, 1995.

Employment Trends And Contemporary Immigration Policy: The Macro Implications, Vernon Briggs

Vernon M Briggs Jr

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Efficiency And Equity As Goals For Contemporary U.S. Immigration Policy, Vernon Briggs

Vernon M Briggs Jr

As the United states has entered its post-industrial stage of economic development, mass immigration has again become a distinguishing feature of the U.S. economy. The extant public policies that govern the size and composition of the immigrant and refugee flows, however, are largely unrelated to emerging economic considerations. Immigration is the one aspect of population and labor force growth that public policy should be able to shape and control. In all of its diverse forms, immigration presently accounts for anywhere from one-quarter to one-third of the annual growth of the U.S. labor force. By the turn of the 21st Century, …

The Impact Of Fiscal Policy On Manpower Requirements, Vernon Briggs

Vernon M Briggs Jr

No abstract provided.