Briefly discusses six articles dealing with the role of psychology and psychological research in improving economic productivity. Considers: (l) effects of drug abuse and alcoholism and of psychological programs on employee productivity; (2) methods for analyzing the economic impact of organizational improvement programs; and (3) psychologists'…

Examines how multinational corporations, international institutions, and banks affect global economic development. It is argued that multinational corporations are acquiring increasing amounts of noneconomic control of developing countries by encouraging their financial and economic dependence. (AM)

Reports on Long Beach City College's recent economic impact study. Results show an increased return of personal incomes into the economy, added retail sales for local merchants, and job creation and maintenance. Concludes colleges are resources for positive economic growth and the reduction of unemployment and poverty. (DMM)

Describes the development of rural Siberian polytechnical education during the 1920s. To fulfill the demands of economic development and the need for relevant education, polytechnical education centers were set up to train students in hunting and fishing, agriculture, skilled trades, and meteorology, as well as teaching, social work, and…

The Solar Demonstration Project provides Native American communities with both energy and jobs. Available from: P.O. Box 41048, Los Angeles, CA 90041. (CM)

Britain and Japan are shown to be two pioneers of industrialism who took different roads to power and wealth. Each society imbues an institution with its own values and meaning--the Japanese with the spirit of participative self-fulfillment, the British with acquisitive individualism with concern for one's neighbor. (MLW)

Reviews vocational education's role in private-sector retraining programs, reducing unemployment, attracting new industries, and developing human resources. Briefly discusses recent federal initiatives toward economic development and their relationship to vocational education. (LRA)

Traces the history of oil and natural gas in the Middle East and relates the importance of the Middle East's current stores of oil to economic development. Information is presented on the relationship of major oil companies and local governments, OPEC, rate of production, and the impact of oil on the societies of the Middle East and North Africa.…

Focuses on how India's economic planning and development efforts since 1950 have affected rural areas and small towns, which comprise nearly 80% of India's population. Presents several case studies of rural development and concludes that the major keys to the stability of India as a democracy are population control, a unifying language, and…

Prior to 1880, the Lummi Indians had a well-developed salmon fishing economy. When non-Indians saw the value of this resource, the Lummi were evicted by various means. Starting in the 1960s, however, several western Indian tribes initiated legal procedures which resulted in the recovery of treaty-secured fishing rights. (AN)

Discusses the importance of Taiwan's system of vocational-industrial education to its history of political stability and continuing economic prosperity. (JOW)

Labor force development is crucial to economic growth in India. Improvements in the higher education system, especially funding mechanisms, are needed to increase the nation's competitiveness. (SK)

Examines the literature on the economic efficacy of secondary vocational-technical education in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America. Concludes that such programs will fail unless they remain relevant to changing labor market needs (external efficiency) and internal efficiency in terms of provision and costs. (SK)

Comparison of small and medium-sized enterprises' skill requirements in the European Union and Eastern/Central Europe shows considerable similarities and identifies skill needs universities need to address. New courses and modules are being developed by the University of Surrey in conjunction with Eastern/Central European partners. (Contains 14…

Responses from 276 of 300 vocational educators and 53 of 120 employers in Malaysia indicated that both groups believed vocational education contributes to economic development and vocational graduates had good technical skills but needed better employability skills. They wanted more government collaboration with the private sector. (Contains 26…