Article shows the method of using the question is economic growth good or bad" as a way of teaching values to economic students. (Author/ML)

Describes the program of organizational development at First National Stores and analyzes the program in depth, as well as outlining future directions. (AN)

Discusses economic factors as the essential causes of world environment deterioration. Presents case for critical and prompt action in prevention of natural resource exhaustion and pollution, particularly by means of replacement level, population control, and consequent economic organization. (JM)

Scientists' role in the conversion of the arms industry is discussed in the context of research and solutions to economic problems related to arms conversion. Suggestions for preparing to undertake arms conversion based on Russia's postwar experience are presented. Scientists should prove that disarmament is desirable and will benefit humanity.…

To understand the implications of the past and present on coming decisions, the major economic, political, and social forces in the United States are analyzed. The period of postwar growth is contrasted with the uncertainties of the 1970s, and two divergent projections of the 1980s are presented. (CM)

Summarizes some of the uses that local Private Industry Councils (PICs) have found for their employment generating resources from the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act. Includes suggestions on how local leaders can involve PICs in the solution of employment and development problems. (SK)

Examines the question of whether or not training can reduce the risk of unemployment. Also considers whether an expanded educational system can improve the employment market and accelerate economic growth. (Availability: Office for Official Publications of the European Communities, 5, rue du Commerce, L-2985, Luxembourg.) (SK)

The economic growth of developing countries is closely related to the quality of their systems for educating and training human resources. Effective vocational education and manpower training programs are critical to increasing the rate of economic development and standard of living in the developing world. (Author)

There is a direct link, today and historically, between Mexico's underdevelopment and maldistribution of wealth, and U.S. domination of Mexico's economy, including the current penetration by U.S. transnationals. Activity in the food production and processing industries is just one facet of the total picture, but one of the most important.…

Evaluates President Reagan's proposed military buildup in light of the cuts such expenditures would necessitate in approximately 300 domestic programs. Suggests that the dramatic proposed increase in military spending risks higher inflation and slower economic growth. Concludes with a plea for rethinking of Reagan's dramatic shift in national…

Suggests ways in which an international socio-economic information system could facilitate social and economic development in developing and developed nations. Claims that such a system would help researchers develop models which reflect different approaches to evaluating trends and recommending changes. (Author/DB)

Presents a speech discussing the role of the United Nations in the maintenance of peace, the need for support of the UN by governments and peoples, and the importance of education for peace to mobilize that support. (CK)

Through investment in human beings, appropriate education contributes to the development of a milieu favorable to economic progress. Thus, the building of a modern nation depends upon the development of people and the organization of human activity. (Author/GC)

Posits that, in order to reduce underdevelopment, solutions must be found for problems of production and productivity, and for the improvement of living conditions of the rural population through the elimination of structural constraints on development. (Author/JOW)