Many colleges in North America are taking a proactive role in community economic development to respond to changing economic conditions. This article explores the myriad of activities engaged in by Red Deer College, Alberta, Canada, by describing the partnerships themselves, their benefits, and the principles under which they operate. (Author)

Examines the issues of scale, isolation, and dependence in small countries and their educational provision. Points out that there are usually fewer policy options and and the margin for error is less generous than for larger nations. Concludes that there is need for greater flexibility in the training of educators and administrators responsible…

The author states that money has the central role in late industrial society that religion played in the Middle Ages. He describes how local people can break the control of the modern version of the army of "specialists in religious procedures and practices" through community businesses and community cooperatives. (CH)

McDonald contends that in the 1820s economic and technological changes were creating sectional differences in the United States while the political arena declined in influence. Genovese argues, however, that from the earliest days of the republic different ways of life in the north and south led to a sectional division changing the political…

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…