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Cho, Dongchul; Shin, Sukha – Journal of Policy Analysis and Management, 2012
All of the authors seem to share the perception that one can no longer expect much from macroeconomic policies. The authors of this paper share this opinion, but this should not be interpreted as the skeptical view that macroeconomic policies are ineffective on employment. They saw from the Korea's two crises how contrasting outcomes could result…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Labor Market, Unemployment, Macroeconomics
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Neumark, David; Troske, Kenneth – Journal of Policy Analysis and Management, 2012
Since U.S. economic growth began to slow in 2006, both the Bush and Obama Administrations have enacted a number of fairly costly programs designed to stimulate the economy and employment growth. Because many of these programs are fairly new, there has been little comprehensive examination of their impacts, but initial analysis suggests that these…
Descriptors: Program Effectiveness, Employment Patterns, Human Capital, Labor Market
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Feller, Rich – Technology and Engineering Teacher, 2011
Preparing for the future is not what it used to be. Yet, advising students, preparing lessons, and promoting the value of STEM options remains constant. As a result, technical and engineering educators seek clarity about the future of careers, career development, and ways to promote STEM options. Recently, the ITEEA conference allowed the author…
Descriptors: Job Skills, Technological Literacy, Career Development, Alignment (Education)
Workforce Strategy Center, 2009
Through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) the federal government is pumping nearly $790 billion dollars into state and local coffers to strengthen the United States economy. In order to stimulate the economy as quickly as possible, states are being asked to invest much of this funding into regions within 30 days, and to have the…
Descriptors: Budgeting, Economic Development, Change Strategies, State Programs
Business Roundtable, 2012
America faces many challenges in working together to restore the promise of economic growth and security for the country, U.S. families and the American worker. The challenges are both real and serious. Despite hopeful signs of economic recovery, America remains mired in the deepest jobs crisis since the 1930s. One out of every 12 Americans who…
Descriptors: Economic Climate, Labor Market, Unemployment, Economic Progress
Edmonds, Rick – Southern Regional Education Board (SREB), 2010
The author provides a perspective on progress in the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) states since 1988, when SREB developed 12 goals to reach by the year 2000. Growth in population and school enrollment trends are highlighted--what was expected and the huge population and job growth that occurred. Looking ahead to 2010, projected job…
Descriptors: Enrollment Trends, Benchmarking, Educational Objectives, Educational Change
Executive Office of the President, 2009
Broadband touches nearly every aspect of the U.S. economy, providing Americans with unprecedented opportunities in employment, education, health care, entrepreneurship, and civic participation. For millions of Americans without adequate access to broadband, however, the possibility of falling behind in the knowledge-based economy is real.…
Descriptors: Federal Legislation, Federal Aid, Economic Opportunities, Telecommunications
Flynn-Khan, Margaret; Langford, Barbara Hanson – Finance Project, 2009
To address the economic crisis facing the country, the President signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) into law on February 17, 2009. This sweeping legislation provides $789 billion to jumpstart the economy and boost employment. This act includes $463 billion in new spending and $326 billion in tax relief directed at those…
Descriptors: Job Development, Welfare Services, Foster Care, Transitional Programs
West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission, 2006
The West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission (HEPC) has statutory responsibility for developing a six-year strategic plan for higher education in cooperation with the state's colleges and universities, policy makers, and other key constituencies. This master plan aims to coordinate the efforts of the various institutions of higher…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Educational Planning, Strategic Planning, Educational Objectives