Three factors must be recognized in relating manpower policy to the needs of Blacks: an awareness of disciminatory practices; the priorities of training programs; and the projected needs and demands of the economy. (Author/MC)

Using data from the National Longitudinal Survey of women between 1967 and 1971, the author concludes that tax increases have a negative effect on the labor supply of married working women. Among the factors examined were presence of preschool children, husband's approval, home ownership, health, and educational background. (MF)

A wide variety of careers related to agriculture and based on studies of the biological sciences are discussed. The importance of agriculture in our society as well as the educational means to an agricultural career are outlined. (MDR)

Based on statistics that show that the number of white-collar people (or knowledge workers) will expand over 60 percent in the next decade, the author offers a wide range of suggestions on how business can more efficiently employ and manage this new breed of worker. (Editor/TA)

Reports statistics showing that strong employment growth during 1977 was accompanied by fairly substantial declines in unemployment; from yearend 1976 to December 1977, the jobless rate fell to 6.4 percent the lowest point in more than three years. Trends among special labor force groups are also discussed. (Editor/TA)

Based on a series of articles in the November 1975 "Monthly Labor Review," this article provides statistics and discussion relevant to expected worklife of women, working wives, and working female heads of families. (TA)

The effects of college education on incomes during the past century, changes in the labor market, and the accuracy of future projections are examined. Other areas discussed are why college graduates earn more money than high school graduates, how much more money, and whether the amount earned exceeds the amount spent on their education. (BM)

Considers some issues and questions for future research and action which could benefit persons presently in graduate schools and those who will come later for advanced degrees. Focuses on the labor market's ability to absorb all trained human resources, whether people use their skills or education in their occupations, and the implications of…

Results of field research conducted in South Texas during 1982-1983 suggest that immigration leads to downward social mobility with respect to legal status of household members, type of employment, and property ownership. Hypothesizes that household immigration from Mexico is a response to new opportunity structures and widening employment…

The 1958 Caplow and McGee study of patterns and problems of employment of assistant professors was replicated in the same universities, and the results are compared. It is concluded that human resource management in the academy could be improved, and that the onus for improvement is on the departments. (Author/MSE)

Indicates Association for Business Communication (ABC) academic member is probably female with following characteristics: Ph.D. with publications, age 34-44, tenured collegiate business school professor, emphasizes class work, and salary over $30,000. Indicates ABC business member is a male writing consultant or manager who supervises, conducts…

Economic demand analysis is used to examine optometric personnel supply and demand and the potential for a glut or undersupply of eye care services in the near future. (MSE)

The 1980s college enrollment crisis never materialized because demographics are not the sole determinant of enrollment trends. The actual employment and earnings experiences of graduates will heavily influence the economic well-being of most postsecondary institutions. If private investment in postsecondary education remains high, enrollments will…

Examines two opposing positions of economists about immigration's impacts. Reports empirical analysis of wages and employment effects of recent undocumented aliens and settled migrants on native-born workers. Separate native-born worker estimates are provided for men and women, subdivided by race and Spanish origin. (FMW)

Higher education cannot successfully pursue policies of both dispersing and concentrating minority and female faculty members. Were nationally uniform hiring goals actually achieved, most minority faculty members would have to move from the colleges where they are now teaching. (MLW)