The United States is facing unprecedented competition in research, development, and manufacturing. To meet the challenge, we must improve our educational system and develop technological skills. The Trade and International Education Policy Reform Act, which includes the Technology Education Act, authorizes over $8 billion for education and…

Given that schools are essential for economic development in most geographical areas, school systems must develop effective community relationships and learn how to market their "product" by using five basic advertising concepts: primacy of product, uniqueness, identification, timeliness, and price. (MLH)

Indonesia faces many barriers to making a decision regarding educational policy for economic development and individual growth. These include the large population, cultural problems, lack of skills, the guardianship syndrome, and the fallacy of foreign expertise. (CH)

Those skeptical of Black liberation through Black business development question the impact of mainly small or medium-sized operations on low per-capita income and high unemployment. Many authorities suggest multifaceted economic development: job training, targeted business development (namely, in service sector), more federal support, and…

Maintains that human capital theorists' claims of large economic returns on educational investments are ill-founded. Investigates under what conditions education boosts economic growth using data on early (1880 to 1940) productivity growth in Mexico. Concludes that educational quality had significant effects on manufacturing output, but that…

Since the revival of Marxist theorizing on the state in the 1960's, there has been an evolution from quite abstract formulations toward historically concrete research focusing on the relationship between specific state policies and changing class struggles and compromises. (RM)

As structural changes occur in the U.S. industrial base and high technology takes over, Black Americans stand to lose the social and economic gains of the past two decades. Black institutions must respond to the challenge of using technology to promote Black socioeconomic development. (GC)

Argues that the productive efficiency of industry, which derives from technology and teamwork, should be the content base for industrial arts. Outlines a sample course based on this premise, changes in industrial arts that would result, and evaluation criteria. (SK)

Indicates that even though Wisconsin has an abundance of skilled labor due to strong vocational programs, many industries are leaving the state for warmer climates where production costs are lower. Describes efforts to stem this flow by building partnerships between businesses and the educational community. (JOW)

A knowledge economy produces new knowledge; transforms knowledge into innovative products, processes, and services; moves innovations into the marketplace; and ultimately, develops new markets. It is global in perspective, collaborative in process, and dynamic in its responsiveness to changing conditions. Most important, it is fed by a healthy…

This report presents lessons from Tanzania's development experience of the past four decades, with emphasis on the period since the last report (1996), and assesses the imperatives for higher sustained growth and better livelihood for its citizens in the future. The background papers review and assess Tanzania's actual growth and poverty reduction…

This paper examines the economic changes that have taken place in recent years in two central European countries, Hungary and Poland. Findings in the paper are based on materials gathered during the summer of 1998 on a Fulbright-Hays seminar visit to Hungary and Poland and from talks with officials and professors in those countries. Observations…

A business incubator is an organization of services designed to nurture new businesses. Services that can be offered include management assistance, access to financing, business or technical support services, and shared office services. In 1997, 550 incubators served more than 13,000 clients, affiliates, and graduates. More than 80 percent of the…

This book presents the activities of the Asian Ministries for the Environment and government ministries relations with non-government organizations concerning planning environmental communication and education. This publication provides information on policies and strategies from a workshop organized by IUCN, UNEP, and UNESCO in Bangkok in July,…

This report provides an overview of the benefits of the state of New Jersey's investments in higher education. Since fiscal 1998, over $300 million in state support has been provided for technology infrastructure and inter-institutional connectivity, scientific and other equipment, technology-based economic development initiatives, renowned…