This conference paper analyzes educational finance from the standpoint of human capital, noting the external economic and social benefits that result from educational expenditures. A case is made for publicly sponsored adjustments to the market mechanism to insure an optimum allocation of educational resources. (LLR)

The concept of accountability held by the Florida Department of Education is discussed. Their concept places a premium on clear thinking regarding educational values, on open communication between the public and the professionals, and on explanation of the manner in which resources available are used. The distinctions and relationships among the…

Half of this paper is addressed to the national phenomena of shrinking resources and expanding needs and their effect on society. After noting that increased productivity can be a major intervention factor in mitigating their effect, the author gives ideas about how vocational education can become increasingly productive and where it might begin.…

Administrative intensity in school districts is studied from a theoretical perspective which considers the political and bureaucratic constraints under which resource allocation decisions are made. (Author)

A consensus should be reached among regions on where and how the Federal government should help out. By analyzing Federal policies in the ways suggested in this article, the Federal government might avoid the waste of millions of dollars in a regional battle over public resources. (Author/AM)

Summarizing President Carter's FY 79 Indian budget, this article presents tabular data describing this budget in terms of: departments and programs (Departments of: Health, Education, and Welfare; Interior; Housing and Urban Development; Commerce; and Labor); FY 78 appropriations vs requests; and the increases or decreases in dollars and…

Subjects were asked to allocate resources to one of several courses of action and their commitment was measured following a financial setback. Individuals may process information differently after a failure as opposed to a success and this differential processing may account for differences in commitment to policy decisions. (Author/IRT)

Expenditures in teacher training should be based on estimates of what is necessary to implement past research; it should not be merely a reassignment of monies previously expended upon research and development. (MJB)

A stratified random sample of 326 women and 392 men who operate Alberta grain farms responded to a questionnaire concerning participation in the whole economy. Findings show gender differences in participation in certain economic segments. Findings are discussed in relation to farms' and families' allocation of human resources. (Author/CH)

State appropriations requests for higher education show the amount sought by statewide coordinating boards or by individual systems, not by the governors. All appropriations requests are for operating expenses for the 1987-88 fiscal year. (Author/MLW)

The relationship between evaluation of research and resource allocation in universities is examined. Some areas of concern include the institution's capability to evaluate research, its objectives, problems of peer evaluation, and the search for new methodologies. (MSE)

Discusses reasons for and benefits derived from strategic planning at colleges and universities. Taking a cue from business, the ideal plan, based on a realistic assessment of a college's aspirations, has five or six goals (critical decisions) to meet. Includes examples of such planning at Carnegie-Mellon and the University of Miami. (JN)

Examines members' identification with their subunit using a sample of 185 elementary school principals' perceptions of (1) the availability of resources, (1) the existence of organization-level planning, and (3) the frequency of controversy about resource allocations. Appended are 34 references. (MLF)

This essay relates Howard R. Bowen's revenue theory of cost and Laws of Higher Education Cost to the situation of the academic library, highlighting pursuit of excellence, library expenses, cost-effective measures, and decision rules for resource allocation. (EJS)

Understanding organizational growth and maturity, viewing the community college in the same manner as a private enterprise, and orienting to markets and products will help bring strategic techniques into the financial management process. Funds for new ventures will come from reallocation of existing resources based on a sufficiently broad mission…