Attention is focused on the future structure of public involvement in the encouragement of creative artistic work as outlined by the Department of Education and Ecclesiastical Affairs in its latest White Paper concerning cultural affairs. (Author/RW)

This paper reports on the impact of the Rural Income Maintenance Experiment on participation in the electoral process. Paradigms of the left and of the right predict dramatically different consequences of universal income supplement, the left wing seeing such a program as essential for minimal democratic processes while the right sees in universal…

The work disincentive effects of a negative income tax and wage subsidy, and a mixed wage subsidy-public assistance program are compared. (BH)

The Federal minimum wage law now covers household workers. (Author)

Bureau of Labor Statistics information on 1,973 contracts covering all industries but farming reflect wage increases scheduled to become effective in 1974, an anticipated year of heavy collective bargaining, and information on contract expirations and reopenings. Deferred wage increases (1974) are indicated as to major industry and size of…

Compares and contrasts the Nixon proposals for remediation of poverty conditions with those of the National Welfare Rights Organization. Presents arguments against foisting the old "work not welfare line on the American People. (JM)

The basis for the New Norwegian Culture policy (NCC) is discussed in terms of the political attempt to extend the fundamental values of equality and social security into art and cultural life. The NCC is a result of a series of reports presented in the early 1970s which reflected a desire to see a broader welfare policy in Norway. The old form of…

Changes in the Australian taxation system are discussed in reference to two central issues: (1) achieving horizontal and vertical equity within the tax-transfer system; and (2) interrelating taxation and social security systems. Horizontal equity embodies the principle that those in similar economic circumstances should pay the same levels of…

In terms of benefit plan coverage and protection, or "Benefit Environment", higher education is the most advanced of professional or employment groups. Between 1959 and 1969, the percentage of 4-year institutions of higher education in the U.S. having faculty retirement plans grew from 85% to 95%. About 50% of these institutions have some form of…

Examined effects of economic well-being on marital stability using longitudinal data from the National Longitudinal Survey of Labor Market Experience, 1,349 married females interviewed annually over a five year period. Data indicated that income by itself had little effect on marital dissolution. (Author)

Society's preference for dependency reduction over poverty reduction in dealing with the lower classes stands in the way of greater anti-poverty impact of social policy. Discusses four approaches to poverty policy, their effectiveness, and the poverty assumptions they are based on. Examines why a workfare strategy could be effective. (PS)

The Federal government can meet its responsibility to ensure a certain minimum level of living for its citizens in two ways. An income-tested approach provides minimum standards of income, goods, and/or services for only the poor. A non-income-tested approach provides minimum standards for all citizens, regardless of income. This paper reports on…

Reviews a group of recent research studies concerning the quality of life of middle-aged Americans. (CP)