Efficient Production of Public Goods
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A 2 page paper discussing whether majority vote can lead to efficient provision of public goods. Majority vote can result in efficient provision of public goods, but generally only to the extent that the majority votes to provide full funding without quibbling. It would appear that strong leadership also would be necessary, or that the public good under consideration is one that the majority feels strongly about. Otherwise, the potential for majority involvement providing a club good instead is strong. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: KSpubEffic.wps

Election 2000 and the Appointment of Supreme Court Justices
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This 5 page report discusses the fact that the president appoints the justices of the Supreme Court, thereby influencing interpretation of Constitutional law for many years to come. The argument has been raised that it is an important enough issue that the American voters have a right to know what qualities either Vice President Al Gore or Governor George W. Bush will seek out in a justice he might appoint. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: BWappsup.wps

Emergency Response and the Responsibility of Management
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This 5 page paper looks at management's responsibility in planning for emergency response. California is the focus of this paper. The SEMS prototype is discussed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: SA721mgt.rtf