Discusses the merits and demerits of the three most commonly used means for comparing and contrasting expenditures for school construction -- the cost per square foot, the cost per pupil, and the cost per classroom. Describes a new test instrument based on a refinement of the cost per square foot system, and provides a theoretical test case. (EA)

A unique analysis that offers the following conclusions: (1) resource differences among cohort groups of schools are only mildly compensatory; (2) schools with the smallest proportion of disadvantaged pupils receive more dollars per pupil than do schools with higher disadvantagement (although the reverse is true when teachers per pupil is used as…

Suggests that corporations and foundations must re-examine the real needs of black colleges. (IR)

Proposes a method for estimating expenditures per student needed to provide educational adequacy in each state. Illustrates the method using U.S., Arkansas, New York, Texas, and Washington State data, covering instruction, special needs, operations and maintenance, administration, and other costs. Estimates ratios of "adequate" to actual…

This analysis incorporates data measuring progress toward three goals of Maine finance reform programs of the 1970s and concludes that, while substantial property tax relief was provided, movement toward taxpayer equity was limited, and equality of opportunity was not served as evidenced by the disparity in expenditures per student. (MJL)

A survey of financial factors involved in presenting continuing education programs in optometry and keeping such programs in operation is reported. Factors such as status of self-support, salaries and gross income, tuition, other operating costs, instructor pay, and administrative overhead are included. (MSE)

A federal audit which began in June 1982 and should be completed by November is being conducted to determine possible extravagance, misuse, waste, fraud and abuse of laboratory equipment purchased on federal contracts and grants. A list of waste and abuse found mostly at industrial labs is included. (JN)

Data on industrial research and development (R&D) are presented in chart and graph form, including total funds, federal funds, company funds, company spending (budgets), R&D by U.S. companies abroad, and R&D scientists/engineers in industry. Indicates spending on R&D last year by the chemical industry was up about 18 percent. (JN)

Discusses a study estimating the instructional, administrative, and per-pupil costs of implementing school-based support teams in special education programs in three New York City districts. Draws on the results to describe the problems of defining and estimating special education costs in urban schools, and of interpreting cost-related…

Describes a lawsuit filed in January 1982 by New Hampshire students, parents, and school districts charging that the state's elementary and secondary education system's heavy reliance on local property taxes violates the state constitution by creating substantial inequities in the funds available per pupil in each district. (Author/RW)

Describes a study, based on nationwide data and a survey of state directors of two-year college education, investigating national funding patterns; relationships between population factors and full-time enrollments; average costs of public two-year college education; and national program patterns in terms of occupational versus other curricula.…

Discusses concept of a national library service, and compares expenditures of the British Library with public libraries and polytechnic libraries. Issues related to the British Library's location, the services of its Lending Division, work supported by the Bibliographic Services Division, and images of the Reference Division are addressed. Listed…

State support for university research in 15 European countries is outlined, and recent trends analyzed. A demoralization in the European university research community is noted, and the need for stability of research funding is emphasized. (MSE)