Conclusions of research studies dealing with the economics of education are discussed. For example, studies have found that success at school and university depends more on children's family and social background than on specific pedagogic factors. However, this is truer of industrialized countries than of developing nations. (RM)

In this article, the relationship between community economic development and transfer payments is considered. It is argued that fundamental restructuring of society is changing the context for community economic development. Possible local strategies to capture cash transfers are discussed, including successful examples of development based on…

Compares earlier and later American colonial administrations in the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands. Asserts that the most recent approach--a "crash program" of development--has resulted in economic dependency while failing to achieve development and has rendered the native population incapable of self government. (GC)

The University of Michigan developed a planning process that takes an aggressive, self-help approach to budgeting. It involves many groups and levels of decision-making in a sometimes painful process that results in increased institutional self-reliance. (MSE)

Provides information on the Putting America to Work Project of the American Association of Community and Junior Colleges. Highlights examples of community college-industry partnerships. (DMM)

Describes and reviews commercially-available computer software for social studies (SS). They are: "Jury Trial II" (utilizes artificial intelligence); "Africa" (utilizes creative graphics to teaching SS facts; "Revolutions: Past, Present and Future"; "The Other Side" (examines world peace using values…

Presents statistics showing the diversity of economics in 24 countries. Tables include information on: agricultural area; population; labor force (percent females); agricultural/industry/services employment; gross domestic product; government expenditure and revenue; trade balance, imports/exports; consumer prices; infant mortality; animal…

During the last decade there has been an explosion of institutions of higher learning and research throughout India focusing on various aspects of development and on the social sciences. The development of ideas concerning social science research and its priorities as part of India's intellectual history are discussed. (RM)

Concludes that in the years since the revolution, Cuba has developed a modern mass media system that is fully used for national development. (FL)

Cooperation in the European community has increased greatly in the years since the first cooperation agreement, and cooperation in education seems to be emerging with the Commission of the European Community, appointed in 1985. Such cooperation should be more firmly placed within the overall strategy for political and economic development than in…

Examines a number of popular conceptions and misconceptions about the forces changing the nature of the American economy. Explores the effects of the real forces on the mission and methods of community, junior, and technical colleges. Calls for an educational partnership between the business community and the community college. (DMM)

As the recession of 1982 has deepened, economists have disagreed on how to promote recovery. This crisis is particularly severe in the developing countries, and any recovery there is dependent on cooperation with the developed nations. The history of this crisis is reviewed and recommendations for change are made. (IS)

Worldwide economic problems must not be allowed to disrupt international trade. Specifically discussed are the long-run trends in U.S. competitiveness, financial developments and their effects on trade and the international debt problem. (RM)

Case studies demonstrate four capital packaging approaches: a comprehensive statewide enterprise program for Pennsylvania; a county-based industrial development fund in Chautauqua County, New York; an employee buyout in Saratoga Springs, New York; and establishment of a small venture capital company in the Kentucky Highlands with Office of…

Shows how history can be enriched through the study of law by presenting a review of the influence of the law and legal institutions on economic development in the United States during the 19th century. (Author/DB)