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Full-Text Articles in Public Policy
The Employed Homeless: A Crisis In Public Policy, Frederick A. Diblasio, John R. Belcher, Kathleen A. Connors
The Employed Homeless: A Crisis In Public Policy, Frederick A. Diblasio, John R. Belcher, Kathleen A. Connors
The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare
Departing from the conventional wisdom of who constitutes the homeless, the "employed homeless" emerge as a subgroup of the homeless population in a state-wide Maryland Study (n= 178) at 25 shelter facilities. Twenty-four percent. of the homeless were found to work fulltime and eleven percent part-time. Gender disability, health, previous mental health hospitalization, military experience and education were significantly associated with employment status in the bivariate analysis. From these exploratory findings a theory of economic dislocation is hypothesized.
Public Policy And The Energy Needs Of Low Income Families, W.M. Theisen
Public Policy And The Energy Needs Of Low Income Families, W.M. Theisen
The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare
The Iowa legislature debated whether to change its utility disconnection policy. The debate centered around three questions: 1) whether family size or income influences energy consumption; 2) whether elderly people consume more energy than families; and 3) whether energy subsidies foster increased energy use and energy waste. This paper reports energy consumption patterns for a sample of low income people. Economic demand theory predicts that energy consumption will increase as income increases. This hypothesis was statistically rejected. Second, legislators assumptions about energy consumption were formulated into hypotheses. These hypotheses were statistically rejected.
Editor's Note, Padraig O'Malley
Editor's Note, Padraig O'Malley
New England Journal of Public Policy
On April 23, 1993, the John W. McCormack Institute of Public Affairs celebrated its tenth anniversary. To mark the occasion, the Institute established the John Joseph Moakley Award for Distinguished Public Service, which will be awarded annually to a man or woman whose contribution to the public good merits our most grateful acknowledgment. The first recipient of the award was Congressman John Joseph Moakley, Chairman of the House Rules Committee, one of the most powerful and influential positions in Congress.
Among those who paid tribute to Congressman Moakley were Michael E. Haynes, Minister, Twelfth Baptist Church, Boston; Raymond G. Torto, …
State Strategy For Developing Base Industries: A Massachusetts Case Study, Chris Tilly
State Strategy For Developing Base Industries: A Massachusetts Case Study, Chris Tilly
New England Journal of Public Policy
In developing strategies for economic development, state governments must target base industries that bring income into the state and drive the rest of the economy. This article presents a case study of industry analysis and development strategy for Massachusetts, focusing on the state's base industries. Particular attention is paid to the role of industry clusters — groups of industries linked through customer, supplier, or other relationships, and typically concentrated geographically as well. After assessing strengths and weaknesses of the state's economy, the author concludes that despite the current severe recession, the state possesses the basis for renewed growth. Policy implications …
Mackinnon On Marx On Marriage And Morals: An Otsogistic Odyssey, Marc Linder
Mackinnon On Marx On Marriage And Morals: An Otsogistic Odyssey, Marc Linder
Buffalo Law Review
No abstract provided.
The Myths Of 'Broken' Government: Moving Beyond The Conventional Wisdom, Anthony G. Cahill
The Myths Of 'Broken' Government: Moving Beyond The Conventional Wisdom, Anthony G. Cahill
Maine Policy Review
The budget difficulties faced by Maine and by most other states have prompted a national search for better ways to deliver government services. In Maine, a conference entitled "Rethinking Maine Government" was held at the University of Maine on January 5-6, 1993 under the auspices of the Margaret Chase Smith Center for Public Policy. Maine Policy Review selected three of the presentations at that conference for this issue. Anthony Cahill challenged the 400 legislators, state government officials and business leaders attending the conference to think in terms of a "revolution" in rethinking Maine's state government.
Challenges Facing Maine's Budget Process, Donald Nicoll
Challenges Facing Maine's Budget Process, Donald Nicoll
Maine Policy Review
The budget difficulties faced by Maine and by most other states have prompted a national search for better ways to deliver government services. In Maine, a conference entitled "Rethinking Maine Government" was held at the University of Maine on January 5-6, 1993 under the auspices of the Margaret Chase Smith Center for Public Policy. Maine Policy Review selected three of the presentations at that conference for this issue. Donald Nicoll was the co-chair, along with Merton Henry, of the Special Commission on Governmental Restructuring.
Competing Objectives In The Reorganization Of Maine State Government, Kenneth Palmer
Competing Objectives In The Reorganization Of Maine State Government, Kenneth Palmer
Maine Policy Review
The budget difficulties faced by Maine and by most other states have prompted a national search for better ways to deliver government services. In Maine, a conference entitled "Rethinking Maine Government" was held at the University of Maine on January 5-6, 1993 under the auspices of the Margaret Chase Smith Center for Public Policy. MPR has selected three of the presentations at that conference for this issue. Kenneth Palmer in this article provides a historical view on previous efforts to reorganize Maine government.
Privatization As A Valid Alternative, Sawin Millett
Privatization As A Valid Alternative, Sawin Millett
Maine Policy Review
At the "Rethinking State Government" conference held at the University of Maine in January 1993, a panel explored the issue of privatization, of using private enterprise to provide public sector services. Sawin Millet provides the perspective of someone who has worked primarily in the public sector.
Move With Caution Toward Privatization, Cushman Anthony
Move With Caution Toward Privatization, Cushman Anthony
Maine Policy Review
At the "Rethinking State Government" conference held at the University of Maine in January 1993, a panel explored the issue of privatization, of using private enterprise to provide public sector services. Lawyer Cushman Anthony urges moving with caution to ensure that privatization is really the optimal approach.
The Private Sector’S Comparative Advantage, Tom Sawyer
The Private Sector’S Comparative Advantage, Tom Sawyer
Maine Policy Review
At the "Rethinking State Government" conference held at the University of Maine in January 1993, a panel explored the issue of privatization, of using private enterprise to provide public sector services. Tom Sawyer provides his perspective as a private environmental services contractor.
Real Costs And True Potential, John Hanson
Real Costs And True Potential, John Hanson
Maine Policy Review
At the "Rethinking State Government" conference held at the University of Maine in January 1993, a panel explored the issue of privatization, of using private enterprise to provide public sector services. John Hanson raises concerns about possible drawbacks and consequences in the rush to privative, including self-interest, efficiency, accountability and decreased employment.
Regulatory Updates, Ralph Townsend, Ruth Robinson
Regulatory Updates, Ralph Townsend, Ruth Robinson
Maine Policy Review
No abstract provided.
Examining Alternative Forms Of Utility Regulation: The Incentives And Disincentives Of The Regulatory Structure, Ralph Gelder, Edward Dinan, David Flanagan, Joseph Donahue
Examining Alternative Forms Of Utility Regulation: The Incentives And Disincentives Of The Regulatory Structure, Ralph Gelder, Edward Dinan, David Flanagan, Joseph Donahue
Maine Policy Review
The traditional form of regulating public utilities—command-and-control—has been found inadequate by some to cope with marketplace changes that have introduced competition into previously monopolistic markets. Alternative forms of regulation, particularly incentive regulation, have been developed in various areas of the nation in response to the new competitive utility environment. In these four short articles, former Maine Public Utilities Commission chair Ralph Gelder, New England Telephone Vice President for Maine, Edward Dinan, and Central Maine Power Company Vice President David Flanagan discuss these emergent utility issues. A fourth and quite different view of the present regulatory system and its alternatives is …
White Hats, Black Hats, And Public Policy, Ralph Townsend
White Hats, Black Hats, And Public Policy, Ralph Townsend
Maine Policy Review
No abstract provided.