The economics of book publishing are described in this study completed for the National Commission on Libraries and Information Science. Segments of the book industry are compared by annual sales and titles published, as is profitability by categories of publishing. Operating statements of major categories are examined and capital requirements and…

This book is intended to provide an exposition of the economic approach to educational issues for (1) economics students interested in social economics or public expenditures analysis, (2) other social scientists who require an understanding of the economic issues in education, and (3) educators and administrators who are confronted with economic…

Reviews development of the investment concept in education, analyzes some of its strengths and weaknesses, and cites recent data on the desirability of further educational investment. Identifies educational benefits that are not commonly recognized and are not usually included in economic analyses of the value of education. (Author/JG)

The purpose of the paper is to develop a theoretical analysis of the demand for full-time education in which nonmonetary as well as monetary benefits enter explicitly. (Author)

This paper sketches some highlights of research in the economics of education since 1960. (CD)

Some school systems are easing their financial burdens by turning to land development, leasing oil rights to school owned land, and involving themselves in other creative ways of raising money. (Author/IRT)

Rutgers has entered the development business by leasing land to the private sector for a term sufficient to generate investment interest, but short enough to guarantee the use of the land by future generations of the University. The developer selection process and the review and approval process are reported. (JMD)

Guidelines for planning a fund-raising drive are offered, focusing on things not to do and rationales not to consider. Reasons to avoid include: "our constituency is confused;""to attract major prospects;""to get volunteers;""we are in a crisis situation;""our centennial is coming up;""rivals are having campaigns;" and "it's time." (Author/LBH)

The current high rate of tuition inflation and the low rate of savings by parents for future college costs is fueling interest in tuition prepurchase plans that guarantee the price of college years in advance. Middle class interest, educational risks, investments vs. tuition, and tax issue are discussed. (MLW)

The executive summary of of TIAA-CREF's Special Trustee Joint Committee's report "TIAA-CREF: The Future Agenda," cites new accumulation funds and pay-out vehicles; transferability of annuity accumulations; reporting, services, and planning for policy holders and institutions; and governance and implementation. (MLW)

Describes the background, instructions, assigned roles, and activities involved in a simulation game based on the Alaska Natives Claims Settlement Act and used in several school districts throughout Alaska. Shows how students learn to analyze financial investments, interpret resource maps, consider subsistence values, and make complex decisions.…

The preliminary findings of a broad national study indicate that the value of college and university endowments has risen substantially for the second year in a row, outpacing inflation, due mostly to the rise in stock prices in the past year. (MSE)

A tight money policy, budget deficits, and greater after-tax profitability of investment in the United States have contributed to the strength of the dollar and to the flow of funds into this country. The consequence and implication of this are examined, both with respect to the past and near future. (Author/RM)

Reports results of public library survey conducted by a Public Library Association committee that was established to study library investment practices and assess the need for establishing an investment management service. Revenue sources, investment patterns, benefits of pooling, and a proposed management service are highlighted. Six sources are…

Issues in credit rating for colleges and universities are discussed, along with the information needed by Standard and Poor's to rate the institutions' bond issue. (MSE)