Describes the interrelated roles of community colleges, government, and business/industry in North Carolina's economic development program. Examines the history of North Carolina's Research Triangle Park and its community college system. Reviews the community colleges' efforts to identify and meet business/industry's needs for communication,…

State government has begun to take the lead in educational curriculum development, because state leaders perceive a direct link between economic development and school curriculum. Includes two figures. (MD)

Community and junior colleges play a vital role in the economic development process. They serve as catalysts in planning and implementing the efforts of the involved groups. They also provide technical assistance through program offerings, services, and resources. There are specific ways that each group involved can display a commitment,…

This study is an analysis of the impact of the Los Rios Community College District on the economy of metropolitan Sacramento. This analysis measures business volume, employment, and individual income generated in the area as a result of the district's expenditures. The models used can be applied to other colleges to determine their impact on a…

The author attempts to trace the major thrusts in educational development since 1948, partly through a literature study and partly through a study of experiments and failures that have taken place. He assesses achievements and ongoing problems and looks at lessons learned. He concludes by identifying ongoing issues likely to dominate the 1990s.…

Presents a graphic summary of employment and other economic projections for the year 2000. Topics include (1) the labor force and projected changes in its composition, (2) economic growth, (3) expected changes in the industrial structure of the economy, (4) occupational employment, and (5) the education-work relationship. (CH)

Infrastructures and competitiveness are considered in the context of library networking, library service, and economic development in the state of North Carolina. The North Carolina Information Network, a network developed and maintained by the state library and responsive to the needs of the nonlibrary community, is described. (MES)

Provides an historical, quantitative, and analytical description of the origins, nature, and broader implications of agriculture's recent economic problems. Discusses current research on the connections between agriculture and the national economy. Includes tables showing agricultural statistics from 1985. (Author/DH)

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…