Research and Public Administration
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A 5 page paper which examines how research fits into the field of public administration. The texts used for this examination are "Taking Language Seriously" by Jay D. White "Handbook of Qualitative Research" by Denzin and Lincoln. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAresearch2.wps

Research Proposal: Electronic Administration of Government Proposals
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A 3 page paper proposing that research be conducted into shifting the procurement proposal process from being entirely mail-centered to an electronic base. The federal government uses its own EDI network and has since 1994, but many vendors and agencies complain that it is no longer relevant. This proposal seeks to gain funding for an investigation into the use of an Internet-centered system for receiving, reviewing and awarding government contracts. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: KSePropGovt.wps

Rethinking Democratic Accountability;
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This 17 page book report considers this book by Robert D Behn, that looks at the problems of public accountability and defines the way that it falls short of public expectation as well as how it may be interpreted in the twentieth century and how it may be developed for the future. The bibliography cites 1 source.
Filename: TEpubadm.wps

Sacramento County and the City of Sacramento's Emergency Response Plans
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This 5 page paper examines the Sacramento Police Department along with county agencies. Emergency response is the focus of attention. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: SA721Scr.rtf

Second Hand Smoke (Article Evaluation)
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This 4 page paper examines this controversial issue through the use of one article. The photograph which accompanies the article is discussed. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: SA718shs.rtf

SEMS Management Function
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A 4 page paper that discusses the Operation Area Handbook - Management as found in the 2006 edition of the Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS) Guidelines for the state of California. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: PGsemsm.RTF

Should a Teen Curfew be Implemented in New York City?
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This 3 page paper examines this public policy issue. Recommendations are made. Both sides of the topic are explored. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: SA502two.rtf

Social exclusion and social policies
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A seven page paper which looks at the phenomenon of social exclusion, with specific reference to the welfare system in the UK and the ways in which government policies have attempted to address the issue, with varying degrees of success. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: JLsocexc.rtf

Social Housing Policy in the United Kingdom
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This 9 page paper examines the social housing policy which has emerged in Britain. The privatisation of council houses has been achieved by the encouragement of partnerships between housing associations and local authorities. The large scale transfer of properties, the way in which grants were awarded and the role modern of the housing association is discussed. The bibliography cites 7 sources.
Filename: TEhouass.wps

Steven Kelman/"Making Public Policy"
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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.
Filename: 99kelman.wps

Studies in Public Administration
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This 4 page paper compares two books about public administration: Richard J. Stillman's "Public Administration Concepts and Cases" and Jos C.N. Raadschelders's "Government: A Public Administration Perspective." Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: HVStlRad.rtf

Supply and Demand Diagrams and the CAP (Common Agricultural Policy) of the European Union
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This 15 page paper provides an overview of the development of the CAP and the structure of the European Union. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: MHEurCAP.rtf

Surplus-Related Fiscal Policy Issues
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A 5 page paper discussing fiscal policy as it relates to the way today's decisions will affect the future economy. We can be assured that there will be some form of "correction" in the future, and today's fiscal policy needs to be based on the consequences of that future correction as well as current conditions. It has been predicted that adhering to current practice will reduce national debt from $3.5 trillion to $865 billion in only nine years. Though it will enable the economy to grow faster, it will also have unpredictable results on the financial sector. It will also allow some bail-out of Social Security so that active workers will not be working to directly support two families - their own and some unknown person who already has reached retirement age. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: KSfisPoli.wps

Systems Theory And Policy Analysis
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A 4 page paper that begins with a definition of systems theory and comments about its origin and emergence in numerous diverse fields. The writer then discusses how systems theory is an appropriate approach for policy development, policy analysis and program evaluation, calling on authors such as Dunn. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PGsysan.rtf