Examines hospice concepts and proposals to identify moral problems presented. Particular attention is given to the relationship between the hospice concept's alleged humanitarianism and emphasis on cost-efficiency. Suggests that cost emphasis raises serious questions about the meaning of hospice concepts. (JAC)

In his keynote address the author acknowledges possibilities of personal computer technologies for disabled persons; raises such questions as amount of benefit to be derived, numbers of disabled to benefit, and whether the disabled will be "have nots;" then explains work of the Committee on Personal Computers and the Handicapped. (MC)

Research reported in this paper tests the hypothesis that World Bank education projects for which the project appraisal documents are judged "good" have a higher probability of leading to successful outcomes than projects for which the appraisals are judged "poor." The research draws on project document evaluations carried out…

Two models for circulation systems (manual and automated) costing are presented. Validation tests for the model assumptions are devised and explained. Use of the models for cost effectiveness comparison and for cost prediction are discussed and examples are given showing their application. (10 references) (Author/SJ)

Carpet tiles offer flexibility, easy maintenance, and economical installation. (Author)

A review of three basic types of poverty programs suggests that programs designed to increase employment are not necessarily superior in a welfare sense to simple transfer programs. (CH)

Administrators from all departments at Purdue University were involved in planning a new telephone system. Costs have been significantly reduced. (Author/MLF)

Examines the cost effectiveness of using DIALORDER, an online document ordering service provided by DIALOG. (FM)

Offers guidelines and a checklist to use when buying a computer. (WD)