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1.	Bureaucracy Approximately 5 pages containing five short essays relevant to public administration. Topics discussed include : bureaucracies, Rourke's views on contemporary politics, Federalism, administrative accountability, and the paradigms of public administration. No bibliography available.

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Max Weber's Theories of Bureaucracy This 6 page paper looks at German social scientist Max Weber's definitions, characteristics, and value of bureaucracy. It also reviews his opinion that bureaucracies serve a social good and have a significant role in human development. Bibliography lists five sources.

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Bureaucracy & Weber Sociologist Max Weber's work is discussed in light of recent observations by James Q. Wilson, in this 5 page paper. Bureaucracy is discussed in a general sense as well, which includes specific examples such as the Bureau of Motor Vehicles and the Internal Revenue Service. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

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Policy Analysis of the Greenhouse Effect 15 pages in length. The author discusses the policy analysis of the Greenhouse Effect. The problem of the greenhouse effect is defined. The different proposals are discussed. A recommendation is made to curtail the greenhouse effect. Several sources cited. Greenpol.

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Policy Analysis / Paying Teens Money to Avoid Pregnancy In this 6 page case analysis, the writer evaluates a plan proposed by Denver, Colorado's Planned Parenthood Chapter to pay certain teenage girls a dollar a day for avoiding pregnancy. The social ramifications of this controversial idea are assessed and the writer takes the position of the National Board for this esteemed association in deciding whether to support or ex-communicated the Denver Chapter for actually implementing the idea-- one that is in direct violation of Planned Parenthood's stated goals and ideology. All sides are considered and recommendations are made. Based on case handout.. no longer available. No Bibliography.

6.	Organizing & Administering Programs For Families & Individuals A 10 page paper that deals with the technicalities in starting a nonprofit organization emphasizing the need for an overall strategic plan. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

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The Social & Economic Feasibility of Passive Restraints A 6 page professional presentation in which the writer argues against the use of passive restraints in automobiles as an effective way to reduce automobile-related injuries and fatalities. Various safety hazards and costs are pointed out and it is realized that although passive restraints will save lives, there are alternative methods that will be statistically more effective and economical as well. Based on data provided in handout-- no longer available.

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U.S. Transportation & The Impact Of the A.D.A. A 10 page research paper that describes the effects of the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act on transportation in the U.S. The writer presents the concept that while companies, government agencies and transit centers have attempted to provide accessibility to disabled Americans, there are many hidden problems that prevent many disabled from accessing transportation at all. The relevant roles of the Federal Highway Administration, the Department of Traffic, and more are discussed. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

9.	Case Evaluation / Public Policy Analysis 19 pages worth of essays on specific policy analyses ranging from the provision of medical services for the homeless to increasing the driving age, and more. Available as an entire document or sold separately in 2-3 page essays. No Bibliography.

10.	Performance-Based Monitoring Performance monitoring refers to a system or process for measuring the results achieved by public programs. In this 1 page paper, the writer thoroughly explains the concept, performance indicators, and the role of feedback. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

11.	Community Policing in a Minority, Urban Neighborhood In 9 pages, the author discusses the issues concerning community policing in urban neighborhoods that are predominately made up of minorities, while focusing on one particular neighborhood, which is Miami, Florida. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

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Land Surveying, Right of Way & Land Use in New Jersey This 8 page paper reflects upon a number of land surveying and right of way cases, including the precedent setting Parsippany-Troy Hills Township vs. Bowman case of 1949, and considers the implications for determining surveying processes based on the precedents set in the cases presented. No additional sources cited.

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Determining Social Welfare Policy in Accordance with National Goals A 7 page paper exploring in economic terms whether social welfare functions are either realistic or relevant expressions of collective goals. The paper briefly addresses the origins of nations' collective goals typical in Western thought and presents compassion as an admirable national trait, but also points out that those advocating proposed social programs frequently fail to assess those programs' full economic implications. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

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Policy Formulation and the Telecommunications Act of 1996 A 3 page overview of public policy formulation regard to the implementation the 1996 Telecommunications Act. Discusses policy formulation and legitimization, as well as the ability of statute to structure implementation. Emphasizes that the provisions of the Act have been made largely ineffective due to the numerous challenges the Act has faced and by the conflicting policies and actions being implemented by entities such as the FCC. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

15.	David Rusk/ "Cities Without Suburbs" A 5 page research paper that examines David Rusk's book on urban politics, Cities Without Suburbs. The writer offers a summation of Rusk's argument that urban problems can be aided by consolidating city and county governments. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

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Homeless Children And Teenagers A 7 page paper. The number of homeless children and adolescents in the United States is a national shame and embarrassment, so concludes this writer. The paper addresses specific issues: the changing profile of the homeless; the five categories of homeless youth; statistical data; the effects of homelessness on children and adolescents; programs for homelessness; and a recommendation regarding what should be done. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

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Steven Kelman/"Making Public Policy" A 6 page analysis of Steven Kelman's book "Making Public Policy." In this book, Kelman argues the rather unfashionable view that--all in all- the role that government plays in the lives of American citizens is "more worthy admiration and faith" than of "dislike and cynicism." Kelman's basic thesis is that for the policy-making process to function well, there has to be high levels of public spirit on the part of the citizens who participate in that process. The writer discusses this, as well as what others say about this text. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

18.	The Tennessee Valley Authority This 10 page paper provides an overview of The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) inclusive of its history and how it affects the region economically and environmentally. Recent difficulties for TVA are duly noted. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

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Competitive Market / Public Goods A 2 page paper discussing the inability of the competitive market to greatly affect public goods. Though there are areas that government function can provide greater benefits than would exist without that government involvement, government nonetheless in many cases interferes with the ability of the competitive market to contribute to efficiency in the production of public goods. These inefficiencies are less problematic than would be providing duplicate public goods such as highways and bridges for the sole purpose of competition between the two. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

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Negating Supply and Demand A 2 page paper evaluating the statement, "prices ought to be equal to marginal cost." Without the provision of equal access, public goods can all too quickly become club or even private goods that have been provided at the expense of all taxpayers while not being available to all taxpayers. Prices need to be equal with marginal costs so that the public entity neither loses in or inordinately profits from either the provision or the maintenance of the public good. Otherwise, the good can become exclusionary and therefore not a truly public good meant for the benefit of all taxpayers. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

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Efficient Production of Public Goods A 2 page paper discussing whether majority vote can lead to efficient provision of public goods. Majority vote can result in efficient provision of public goods, but generally only to the extent that the majority votes to provide full funding without quibbling. It would appear that strong leadership also would be necessary, or that the public good under consideration is one that the majority feels strongly about. Otherwise, the potential for majority involvement providing a club good instead is strong. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

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Welfare in Society This 8 page paper looks at four questions poised by a student regarding the issues in the welfare system. The questions were concern the place of a competitive market in the provision of different social services, the matter of public opinion and democracy in the provision of welfare, whether the cost of welfare provisions should be accounted for by way of only marginal costing and the role of pollution permits. The bibliography cites 7 sources.

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Compromise as an Enabler of Enduring Public Policy A 5 page paper discussing whether compromise has helped or hindered formation of public policy. An ideal world likely would be one in which issues were either black or white, good or bad. Compromise results in varying shades of gray with which neither side is truly happy, but all can find workable. Without compromise in determining public policy, immobilization results and the society makes very little progress toward anything but stagnation. While compromise may not always appear attractive, it is nonetheless the most efficient and workable route toward progress and growth. The paper uses James Madison's compromise with The Bill of Rights as an example. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

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Untied Kingdom Housing Policy; A New Labour Approach or Conservatism Under Another Name? This 10 page paper looks at the way in which New Labour has adapted and adopted existing Conservative housing polices. The paper argues that the Labour government has undertaken a dramatic change over the past decade, from supporting state provisions to embracing the private sector. This can be seen as following a more traditionally right wing conservative policy than left wing ideals. The bibliography cites 9 sources.

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The Problem of Retention in the US Navy This 10 page paper considers the problem of retention of officers and enlisted personnel in the US Navy. This paper covers some of the basic elements of discussions around retention, including the history of the Navy, the call for downsizing under the Clinton Administration, and the efforts made to maintain experienced personnel in the Navy. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

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Tariff Issues and Freer Trade A 16 page paper examining whether the nation of Jordan should further reduce trade tariffs in an effort to encourage greater international trade. Jordan has worked for years to attract greater foreign investment, and it reduced trade tariffs as part of satisfying requirements for admittance into the WTO. A recent survey shows that those nations with highest per capita incomes and greatest economic freedom are those (Hong Kong, Singapore and New Zealand) that maintain no tariffs at all. The paper recommends that Jordan further reduce trade tariffs as a method of encouraging foreign investment and developing a sustainable national economy. Includes 3 tables. Bibliography lists 20 sources.

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The New San Diego Ballpark This 5 page report discusses San Diego, California's decision to build a new, downtown ballpark for the San Diego Padres baseball team. From the public administration frame of reference, the addition of any sporting complex must be considered with both a great deal of careful review, cost benefit analyses, public support, and the financial ramifications associated with such a massive undertaking. Governments have become increasingly responsible for financing arenas and stadiums. It has now become commonplace to use broad-based or special tax to build or operate these facilities with teams retaining most or all of the revenues. How this situation has unfolded in San Diego is outlined here. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

28.	Power Pools In The U.S. A 5 page paper. Power pools are groups of generators who pool their capacity. The theory is that this results in lower prices for the consumer. This paper provides an overview of power pools and lists several with their annual capacity. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

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Microeconomic Influence and Governments' Budget Constraints A 7 page paper discussing the implications of increasing budgetary restrictions on government at all levels. The effects of greater accountability and still-increasing budgetary restrictions is that governments are expected to operate more as businesses. A business can cease to exist if it fails to serve its customers and make sound economic choices for its own operation, a fate unlikely for government agencies. However, the trend remains toward greater microeconomic influence in government operation. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

30.	Law Enforcement: Paperwork A 5 page paper which discusses the reality of paperwork in law enforcement. The paper examines the time spent, and energy spent, for correspondence, planning, reading required publications, and self-improvement. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

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