Innovation is crucial to the competitiveness of the economies of Europe, and learning is crucial to innovation. The most important trend shift is not that knowledge is becoming more important but that it is becoming obsolete more rapidly than before, so that firms and employees constantly have to learn and acquire new competencies. This involves…

This paper reviews early childhood teacher education in the People's Republic of China in the past years and raises the issues about teacher's education in the future. With thinking about early childhood education reform in China, unevenness in development in different areas and regions, and disparity in resources and programming among teacher…

A study was conducted using panel data on individuals (from the Panel Survey on Income Dynamics) to examine how local labor demand conditions affect the economic well-being of disadvantaged groups and the poor. The study assumed that growth in the metropolitan economy particularly helps disadvantaged individuals. A regression model using pooled…

This report indicates that a proper accounting for the size of the arts industry should be adjusted to incorporate "unmeasured" industry "revenues" stemming from contributions of time and commodities as well as the willingness of the public to pay more in taxes to support the arts. The contributions of the arts industry will be…

This analysis begins with a review of the history of economic impact studies of the arts. Characteristics of the environment that have led to the development of the economic impact study as an advocacy tool are identified and some of the significant early research in the area that set patterns for later studies is cited. In the second section of…

This study estimated the impact of the 22 members of the Independent Colleges and Universities of Florida (ICUF) on the state economy. Using data reported annually by 20 of the 22 institutions to the U.S. Department of Education and a standard input-output economic impact model with a conservative 1.8 multiplier, the study found that ICUF…

Interviews with the chief executive officers of 14 small businesses revealed the leadership challenges that they face. Some of the challenges are the following: (1) creating change; (2) building a robust organization, with a well-defined structure, an effective management team, plans for succession, established delivery systems, and people who…

The food situation in India is critical. It requires the development of both land and water resources, both of which are largely untapped. Ground water is one undeveloped resource that can help alleviate the irrigation problems facing agriculture. More efficient utilization could free millions of hectares of land for cultivation. (MA)

Struggling through drought, famine, and cyclones, Somalia must now also overcome social change. The nomad population are being settled into camps creating the foundation for sedentary, communal life. The nomads are taught a written language and simple agriculture. With international aid Somalia might create a new society and culture. (MR)

The author of "Dilemmas of Educational Development" (AA 521 911) answered his critics, Carnoy, Devon, Petty, and La Belle, who commented earlier in this journal. (RK)

The article traces certain implications of the barrio as an internal colony of the U.S. and discusses public policy measures appropriate for economic development. (NQ)

This article delineates Benedict College's strategies for transforming the community to foster a strong sense of connectedness and inclusivity to the institution. Reciprocal partnerships between the college and the community have served as a vehicle for achieving the mission of the college and addressing critical community issues. Benedict College…

The Native American Rights Fund (NARF) is beginning a project to assist tribes and Indian communities with the legal aspects of economic and business development. Historic monopolistic and oppressive trade restrictions imposed on the tribes created an economic context that has suppressed Indian economic development for over two centuries. Faced…

This paper isolates critical rural economic development issues and identifies needed federal policy interventions. Despite a long history of federal efforts to improve rural economic conditions, recent policies and programs aimed at stimulating rural development have had little impact. Reasons include: (1) narrowly focused economic development…

A study examined public attitudes toward entrepreneurs and small business owners and people's perceptions of the entrepreneurial character and challenge. Information was gathered from two surveys, composed of three samples, conducted in 1985. Samples included: (1) 1,001 persons contacted through random telephone dialing; (2) 250 telephone…