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Economic Research Service (USDA), Washington, DC. – 1986
Five papers are provided from a symposium organized to present several economic studies relating to income tax structure and reform in agriculture. "Toward an Optimal Income Tax Policy for Southern and U.S. Agriculture" (Harold F. Breimyer) is a structured argument for comprehensive tax reform that increases the equity of the income tax…
Descriptors: Adults, Agricultural Education, Agriculture, Farmers
Fletcher, Alan M., Ed.; And Others – 1975
Some 35 papers resulting from presentations made at the 1974 Conference on Rural Land-Use Policy in the Northeast constitute this report on conference proceedings. Part 1 presents papers from the general sessions which deal with generalities relative to the following four major alternatives: (1) police power, (2) transfer of development rights,…
Descriptors: Conference Reports, Environmental Influences, Land Use, Law Enforcement
Gittins, Naomi E., Ed.; Gray, Geoffrey W., Ed. – 1988
This book is composed of the presentations delivered at the 1988 School Law Seminar. Experienced attorneys presented topics covering a wide range of current issues, all vital to competent legal representation of public school boards. The following articles are included: (1) "Secular Humanism and the Schools" (August W. Steinhilber); (2) "Sexual…
Descriptors: Affirmative Action, Age Discrimination, Boards of Education, Communicable Diseases
Arizona Commission of Indian Affairs, Phoenix. – 1981
Proceedings from the 8th Indian Town Hall include conference activities of 22 representatives of American Indian tribes and the State of Arizona as they participated in the 2-day conference on state-tribal relationships. Eleven keynote speeches in full text are presented along with comments from seven tribal representatives on the conference and…
Descriptors: American Indian Reservations, American Indians, Civil Rights, Court Litigation
Independent Sector, Washington, DC. – 1987
A collection of 33 working papers for presentation at a research forum on the Constitution and the independent sector is presented. Thirteen sections cover: (1) the Constitution--"The Metapolitical Role of Voluntary Organizations in the United States" (Hall), "The Evolution of the Law of Nonprofit Organizations" (Hansmann); (2)…
Descriptors: Competition, Decision Making, Donors, Educational Finance
Eichler, Margrit; And Others – 1984
These papers from an International Committee on Family Research (CFR) seminar explore seven themes, three of which are presented in Part 2. Work, economic policies, and welfare consequences and responsibilities (Theme 5) are discussed in Margrit Eichler's "The Familism-Individualism Flip-Flop and Its Implications for Economic and Social…
Descriptors: Aging (Individuals), Divorce, Economic Factors, Employment
Gold, Jane – 1975
Proceedings of a 1975 conference on child care and the working woman for representatives from national women's organizations, child advocacy groups, labor unions, religious and consumer associations, and private individuals are contained in this report along with a summary of the 1975 report of the subcommittee on social services and welfare and…
Descriptors: Child Care, Conference Reports, Day Care, Day Care Centers
Thode, Kathleen B., Ed. – 1976
The document reports on a 1976 conference discussing critical issues related to income maintenance and full employment. The objective is to explore the persistence of inequality and want in America and the issue of achieving more equality through income maintenance programs and full employment. Major topics include values issues; income…
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Change Strategies, Conference Reports, Economic Change
Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication. – 1992
Section A of the Media and Law section of the proceedings contains the following nine papers: "RICO and the First Amendment: Racketeering Laws Threaten Free Expression" (Matthew D. Bunker and others); "Press Coverage of the Federal Appellate Courts: Technology and a Shared Notion of Newsworthiness" (Rebekah V. Bromley);…
Descriptors: Content Analysis, Court Litigation, Federal Courts, Foreign Countries
National Association of Child Advocates, Washington, DC. – 1999
The need for an adequate financial base for the future of quality early care and education (ECE) for young children is being increasingly recognized. This document presents the proceedings for a 1999 working meeting of individuals from diverse fields to identify and explore possible actions related to financing ECE for children birth through 5…
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Change Strategies, Child Advocacy, Conference Proceedings
National Association of Child Advocates, Washington, DC. – 1999
The need for an adequate financial base for the future of quality early care and education (ECE) for young children is being increasingly recognized. This document compiles four papers commissioned to frame the discussion at a 1999 working meeting of individuals from diverse fields to identify and explore possible actions related to financing ECE…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Child Advocacy, Community Attitudes, Day Care
Douglas, Joel M., Ed. – 1988
Papers on collective bargaining and the economic condition of higher education are presented in six sections: financing; the next decade; campus bargaining; economics of education/labor markets; faculty compensation; and workplace issues. Papers include: "State Tax Capacity and Funding of Public Higher Education" (Kent Halstead);…
Descriptors: Collective Bargaining, Compensation (Remuneration), Educational Economics, Educational Finance
College Entrance Examination Board, New York, NY. – 1987
Summaries of conference presentations on college savings and prepayment plans and related tax, policy, and social issues are provided. The conference objective was to communicate the issues to constituents with the most at stake: parents, students, and relatives; state and federal legislators and staff; and developers of plans for higher education…
Descriptors: Access to Education, College Students, Educational Equity (Finance), Educational Finance