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Terminating Trusteeship For The Federated States Of Micronesia And The Republic Of The Marshall Islands: Independence And Self-Sufficiency In The Post-Cold War Pacific, Ellen Boneparth, M. James Wilkinson Jun 1995

Terminating Trusteeship For The Federated States Of Micronesia And The Republic Of The Marshall Islands: Independence And Self-Sufficiency In The Post-Cold War Pacific, Ellen Boneparth, M. James Wilkinson

Pacific Studies

No abstract provided.


Protecting Women's Jobs: Unions And Deindustrialization, Marietta Morrissey Jun 1995

Protecting Women's Jobs: Unions And Deindustrialization, Marietta Morrissey

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

This paper explores the impact of union membership on a group of unskilled women workers at a public university in a midwestern city. Although the region has experienced high levels of unemployment in recent years, women subjects have been relatively insulated from job loss. Consistent with other research findings on the consequences of unionization, interviews with 18 women indicate that their job tenure is long, tendency to exit jobs low, and wages and benefits relatively good. African-American and white women have slightly different employment histories, however, reflecting patterns of discrimination and occupational segregation in the work place. Regional economic change …


The Challenges For Economic Management In Nigeria, M. O. Ojo Jun 1995

The Challenges For Economic Management In Nigeria, M. O. Ojo

Economic and Financial Review

The paper undertakes a critical evaluation of economic management strategies and associated programmes in Nigeria in the last twenty-five years in the context of its overall goals of increased prosperity for the populace, equitable distribution of achieved prosperity and sustaining the levels of living standards. The findings indicate negative outcomes in respect of these basic objectives. The paper then identifies some critical areas of economic management that have constrained full commitment to the pursuit of the primary goals as a result of which some policy recommendations are proposed. These include the need for macroeconomic stability, reduction and rationalisation of public …


Putting The Minimum Wage Debate In A Historical Context: Card And Krueger Meet George Stigler, Richard V. Burkhauser, Kenneth A. Couch, David Wittenburg Jun 1995

Putting The Minimum Wage Debate In A Historical Context: Card And Krueger Meet George Stigler, Richard V. Burkhauser, Kenneth A. Couch, David Wittenburg

Center for Policy Research

Half a century ago George Stigler stated that evaluation of minimum wage policy should revolve around two questions: Does such legislation diminish poverty? Are there efficient alternatives? We argue that historically these were and continue to be appropriate questions to ask with respect to this policy. We then replicate and evaluate the analysis in Chapter 9 of Myth and Measurement: The New Economics of the Minimum Wage with regards to these questions. Given the evolution of the Earned Income Tax Credit we conclude that, aside from nostalgia, it is hard to explain the continued support for increasing the minimum wage …


New Mexico Labor Market Review 05-31-1995, New Mexico Department Of Labor May 1995

New Mexico Labor Market Review 05-31-1995, New Mexico Department Of Labor

Historic Publications

The New Mexico Labor Market Review is a monthly publication presenting statistical data and analysis on labor market conditions throughout New Mexico. Issues examine statewide and regional trends in employment, unemployment, labor force estimates, industry activity, wages, occupational demand, and related economic conditions, often accompanied by feature articles on topics affecting the state’s economy. This issue covers April 1995.


Ua68/2 Intercambio Internacional, Vol. Xiii, No. 2, Wku Latin American Studies May 1995

Ua68/2 Intercambio Internacional, Vol. Xiii, No. 2, Wku Latin American Studies

WKU Administration Documents

Newsletter created by WKU Latin American Studies program regarding science, politics and economic advances in Latin America as well as cooperative projects between WKU and universities across Latin America. The newsletter is written in both English and Spanish.


Labor Earnings And Household Income Mobility In Reunified Germany: A Comparison Of The Eastern And Western States, Richard Hauser, Holger Fabig May 1995

Labor Earnings And Household Income Mobility In Reunified Germany: A Comparison Of The Eastern And Western States, Richard Hauser, Holger Fabig

Center for Policy Research

Using data from the German Socio-Economic Panel (GSOEP) we compare the economic mobility of persons living in the eastern and western states of Germany between 1990 and 1995. We find that gross individual labor income mobility was initially much higher in the east than in the west following reunification, but by 1995 the gap had been greatly reduced. We find similar results when we change our measures to more accurately reflect economic well-being. Gross equivalent labor income and net equivalent income mobility were initially higher in the eastern states than in the western states but there has been convergence over …


New Mexico Labor Market Review 04-30-1995, New Mexico Department Of Labor Apr 1995

New Mexico Labor Market Review 04-30-1995, New Mexico Department Of Labor

Historic Publications

The New Mexico Labor Market Review is a monthly publication presenting statistical data and analysis on labor market conditions throughout New Mexico. Issues examine statewide and regional trends in employment, unemployment, labor force estimates, industry activity, wages, occupational demand, and related economic conditions, often accompanied by feature articles on topics affecting the state’s economy. This issue covers March 1995.


Moonlighting In The United States, Jean Kimmel Apr 1995

Moonlighting In The United States, Jean Kimmel

Employment Research Newsletter

No abstract provided.


New Mexico Labor Market Review 03-31-1995, New Mexico Department Of Labor Mar 1995

New Mexico Labor Market Review 03-31-1995, New Mexico Department Of Labor

Historic Publications

The New Mexico Labor Market Review is a monthly publication presenting statistical data and analysis on labor market conditions throughout New Mexico. Issues examine statewide and regional trends in employment, unemployment, labor force estimates, industry activity, wages, occupational demand, and related economic conditions, often accompanied by feature articles on topics affecting the state’s economy. This issue covers February 1995.


Industrial Change, Immigration, And Community Development: An Overview Of Europeans And Latinos, Ramón F. Borges-Méndez Mar 1995

Industrial Change, Immigration, And Community Development: An Overview Of Europeans And Latinos, Ramón F. Borges-Méndez

New England Journal of Public Policy

The industrial forces and conditions of Massachusetts that awaited and attracted European immigrants were vastly different from those encountered by the more recent wave of Latino immigrants. This study seeks to compare and clarify what those forces and conditions were at three different times, especially in the small mill towns of Lowell, Lawrence, and Holyoke. The objective is to delineate a historical backdrop to allow an understanding of the present situation of Latinos in those cities and, to some extent, within the commonwealth of Massachusetts.


Compatriots Or Competitors? Job Competition Between Foreign- And U.S.-Born Angelenos, Abel Valenzuela Jr. Mar 1995

Compatriots Or Competitors? Job Competition Between Foreign- And U.S.-Born Angelenos, Abel Valenzuela Jr.

New England Journal of Public Policy

The debate concerning job competition between immigrant and nonimmigrant groups has intensified owing to the large increase in the 1970s and 1980s in immigration and the simultaneous growth in urban poverty rates for African-American and other minority groups. It focuses on the possible wage and displacement effects an increase in immigration would cause for the U.S.-born population. Using 1970 and 1980 industrial and occupational census data and shift-share methodology for Los Angeles, the author shows that immigrants do not simply function as either competitive or complementary sources of labor. Instead, he argues, job competition between groups of workers depends in …


Immigrant Workers In The Cleaning Industry: The Experience Of Boston's Central Americans, Karen M. Lado Mar 1995

Immigrant Workers In The Cleaning Industry: The Experience Of Boston's Central Americans, Karen M. Lado

New England Journal of Public Policy

This study has two objectives: to describe Central Americans' employment experience in the Boston area by focusing on cleaning workers and to explore the reasons why Central Americans in particular, and immigrants in general, become concentrated in industries like cleaning. The study highlights a number of characteristics of immigrant workers and of cleaning work that contribute to employment in the industry. Recent immigrants need jobs that do not require English skills or formal training, can be accessed informally, and offer schedules that allow them to take on additional work. Cleaning companies, in turn, need a constant source of reliable workers …


Persistence Of Poverty Across Generations: A Comparison Of Anglos, Blacks, And Latinos, Anna M. Santiago, Yolanda C. Padilla Mar 1995

Persistence Of Poverty Across Generations: A Comparison Of Anglos, Blacks, And Latinos, Anna M. Santiago, Yolanda C. Padilla

New England Journal of Public Policy

Utilizing data from the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth, this study examines the impact of children's growing up in poverty on the probability of their remaining in poverty during young adulthood. The primary goals of the research are to examine racial, ethnic, and gender differences in patterns of persistent poverty and to identify predictors of poverty status in young adulthood. The results suggest that both women, regardless of their race, ethnicity, or adolescent poverty status, and black men who grew up in poverty are more likely to be poor as young adults than Anglo men. Logistic regression analyses reveal that …


Latinos And Labor: Challenges And Opportunities, Andrés Torres Mar 1995

Latinos And Labor: Challenges And Opportunities, Andrés Torres

New England Journal of Public Policy

The growing presence of Latino workers in the Massachusetts labor force presents opportunities as well as challenges for the labor movement. An overview of occupational, industrial, and unionization patterns helps to describe the potential for Hispanic contribution to renewed union strength in the region. But revitalizing the house of labor in the twenty-first century requires an innovative interplay of workplace and community strategies. As labor comes to terms with its multiracial/multicultural constituency, the relationship between class and race/ethnicity is being revisited, as is the very definition of "labor movement."


Latinos Need Not Apply: The Effects Of Industrial Change And Workplace Discrimination On Latino Employment, Edwin Meléndez, Françoise Carré, Evangelina Holvino Mar 1995

Latinos Need Not Apply: The Effects Of Industrial Change And Workplace Discrimination On Latino Employment, Edwin Meléndez, Françoise Carré, Evangelina Holvino

New England Journal of Public Policy

The objective of the research described here is to assess how recent changes in the organization of industry and discrimination in the workplace affect the employment of Latinos. One of the most important developments in labor markets during the past two decades is the erosion of internal labor markets. Employers are responding to intensified competitive conditions that developed during the 1980s: increased international competition in domestic markets and deregulation in telecommunications, banking, insurance, and other industries. The development of information technologies and the diffusion of secondary and postsecondary education have enabled organizations to cut labor costs. In particular, firms are …


An Overview Of The General Theory, James Tobin Mar 1995

An Overview Of The General Theory, James Tobin

Cowles Foundation Discussion Papers

This paper is intended to be a chapter in a forthcoming “Second Edition” of John Maynard Keynes, The General Theory of Employment, Interest and Money , published in one single edition in 1936. The Second Edition is being edited by Geoffrey Harcourt and Peter Riach and will contain contributions by 30 or 40 authors. It is to be published by Routledge, it is hoped in 1996, the 60th birthday of the great book. Most of the contributions correspond to the chapters of the original book, and others are essays about the book or natural extensions of it. The chapter of …


Fiscal Policy Issues And Expenditure Programme Under The 1995 Federal Budget., Okunrounmu T. O. Mar 1995

Fiscal Policy Issues And Expenditure Programme Under The 1995 Federal Budget., Okunrounmu T. O.

Bullion

This paper examines the role of the Federal government of Nigeria in the management of the economy through budgeting. This paper was discussed in sections. Section I reviews the fiscal policy issues of the budget while Part II analyses the expenditure programme of the budget. Part III appraises briefly the prospects of achieving the macroeconomic objectives proposed In the budget. The paper is concluded with a summary.


The Conduct Of Monetary And Banking Policies By The Central Bank Of Nigeria, V. A. Odozi Mar 1995

The Conduct Of Monetary And Banking Policies By The Central Bank Of Nigeria, V. A. Odozi

Economic and Financial Review

Monetary and banking policies are usually the responsibilities of the Monetary Authorities which comprise the Central Bank and the Central Government. In Nigeria, while the Central Bank exercises primary responsibilities for initiating, articulating, implementing and appraising such policies, the Bank's proposals are subject to the approval of the Federal Government. To facilitate the understanding of the conduct of monetary and banking policies by the CBN, it is necessary to articulate the theoretical framework of monetary policy, the CBN-monetary management techniques, as well as the policy measures adopted since 1986 to reform and strengthen -the banking system.


A Review And Analysis Of Agricultural Prices In Nigeria, 1977 - 1993, O. O. Akanji, E. U. Ukeje Mar 1995

A Review And Analysis Of Agricultural Prices In Nigeria, 1977 - 1993, O. O. Akanji, E. U. Ukeje

Economic and Financial Review

This paper reviews and analyses the various prices that have been in existence in the agricultural sector since the re-organization of the produce marketing system in 1977 to the present free market system. It was observed that a close relationship existed between the market prices and the determined prices. However, some upward revisions in the official prices were found to be neither rational nor based on any concrete study. Moreso, most commodities were implicitly taxed during the period 1977-1985. The increases in the prices recorded between 1986 1993 due to market liberalization had an added problem of marketing. The domestic …


Human Development Report 1994 By The United Nations Development Programme (Undp), New York, A. I. Arinze Mar 1995

Human Development Report 1994 By The United Nations Development Programme (Undp), New York, A. I. Arinze

Economic and Financial Review

The central focus of the UNDP 1994 Human Development Report on sustainable human development makes its review essential due to the current global concern on sustainable economic development. The 1994 UNDP Human Development Report is divided into five major chapters. Chapter one defines the universalism of life claims and emphasizes the need for strategic planning towards sustainable human development. Chapter two highlights four essential characteristics of the new dimensions of human security, names two main components of human security and identifies eight threats to human security. Chapter three discusses disarmament in industrial and developing countries and the future of world …


Bureau Of Business And Economic Research_1995, University Of New Mexico Bureau Of Business And Economic Research Feb 1995

Bureau Of Business And Economic Research_1995, University Of New Mexico Bureau Of Business And Economic Research

BBER Publications

The report provides a comprehensive socioeconomic and economic‑impact assessment of Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) and its surrounding TriCounty region—Los Alamos, Rio Arriba, and Santa Fe Counties. The study examines regional demographic and economic conditions, evaluates structural strengths and weaknesses, and quantifies LANL’s direct, indirect, and induced economic contributions, including employment, payroll, business activity, and tax impacts. It also analyzes two defense‑downsizing scenarios, incorporating business surveys and early‑retiree data to assess regional adjustment capacity.


Unemployment Insurance In The United States, Benefits, Financing, And Coverage: A Report To The President And Congress, U.S. Advisory Council On Unemployment Compensation Feb 1995

Unemployment Insurance In The United States, Benefits, Financing, And Coverage: A Report To The President And Congress, U.S. Advisory Council On Unemployment Compensation

External Papers and Reports

No abstract provided.


A New Look At Heath-Care Reform, Murray L. Weidenbaum Feb 1995

A New Look At Heath-Care Reform, Murray L. Weidenbaum

Murray Weidenbaum Publications

The time is ripe for taking a new look at health-care reform. Between a free market and a governmental approach, the operation of market forces often proceeds more rapidly and more effectively in responding to serious problems than do the more ponderous decision-making mechanisms of the public sector. Indeed, often the reduction of governmental impediments to competition represents the most efficient and least costly solution. Medical care is no exception.


It's Time To Cut Government Regulations, Murray L. Weidenbaum, Melinda Warren Feb 1995

It's Time To Cut Government Regulations, Murray L. Weidenbaum, Melinda Warren

Murray Weidenbaum Publications

This piece shows how the costs of regulation affect consumers and recommends that Congress should conduct benefit-cost analyses when proposing regulation.


New Mexico Labor Market Review 01-31-1995, New Mexico Department Of Labor Jan 1995

New Mexico Labor Market Review 01-31-1995, New Mexico Department Of Labor

Historic Publications

The New Mexico Labor Market Review is a monthly publication presenting statistical data and analysis on labor market conditions throughout New Mexico. Issues examine statewide and regional trends in employment, unemployment, labor force estimates, industry activity, wages, occupational demand, and related economic conditions, often accompanied by feature articles on topics affecting the state’s economy. This issue covers December 1994.


Indiana State University Financial Report 1995, Indiana State University Jan 1995

Indiana State University Financial Report 1995, Indiana State University

Financial Reports

No abstract provided.


Industrial Resources: Owen County - Owenton, Kentucky Library Research Collections Jan 1995

Industrial Resources: Owen County - Owenton, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Owen County

"Resources for Economic Development: Owenton, [Kentucky]" prepared by the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development, Division of Research in cooperation with the Owen County Industrial Foundation, 1995. The report includes, but is not limited to, information about: population, labor market, local manufacturing, transportation, utilities, fuel, water, sewage, industrial sites, local government and services, taxes, educational and health facilities, housing, communication, recreation, natural resources, markets, and climate.


Industrial Resources: Oldham County, Kentucky Library Research Collections Jan 1995

Industrial Resources: Oldham County, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Oldham County

"Resources for Economic Development: Oldham County, [Kentucky]" prepared by the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development, Division of Research in cooperation with the Oldham County Chamber of Commerce, 1995. The report includes, but is not limited to, information about: population, labor market, local manufacturing, transportation, utilities, fuel, water, sewage, industrial sites, local government and services, taxes, educational and health facilities, housing, communication, recreation, natural resources, markets, and climate.


Industrial Resources: Ohio County, Kentucky Library Research Collections Jan 1995

Industrial Resources: Ohio County, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Ohio County

"Resources for Economic Development: Ohio County, [Kentucky]" prepared by the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development, Division of Research in cooperation with the Ohio County Industrial Foundation, Inc., 1995. The report includes, but is not limited to, information about: population, labor market, local manufacturing, transportation, utilities, fuel, water, sewage, industrial sites, local government and services, taxes, educational and health facilities, housing, communication, recreation, natural resources, markets, and climate.