Peter Schrag/Paradise Lost, Decline in CA
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A 3 page book review that focuses on Schrag's principal thesis in his text, Paradise Lost, California's Experience, America's Future (1999). According to Schrag, at one time, California was very close to being perfect. It had good schools, good roads, a welcoming atmosphere and believed in a progressive future. However, that was roughly thirty to forty years ago, and today everything has changed. Schrag's basic thesis is that the quality of life in California has been steadily declining over the last several decades and that the culprit for this degeneration is the "orgy" of "voter initiatives" that have caused the consistent erosion of public services (Schrag 9). No additional sources cited.
Filename: khsch1.rtf

Policy and Politics in State Budgeting
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This 8 page paper provides an overview of the budgeting process in state governments, which is inextricably linked to political processes and policy determinations that in turn define budgetary directives. Political theorists and budget analysts have suggested the policies dictate elements of the budgetary process, but the availability of fiscal support and the support within the budget development process may in fact determine whether specific policies remain. This paper considers these issues. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: MHBudg4.rtf

POLITICS AND ECONOMICS
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This 3-page paper discusses economics as it pertains to politics. Topics discussed include the Republican and Democratic parties' economic views. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: MTeconpoli.rtf

Price Equilibrium & Price Controls
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A 9 page research paper that examines the topic of price equilibrium as affected by price controls. This discussion, first of all, looks at the processes of supply and demand and how equilibrium price and output are defined and established. Then, this information is applied to the question of price controls and what would be the likely consequences of the government attempting through price regulation to change market equilibrium prices, using two recent examples, the energy crisis in California and the ongoing national debate concern the price of prescription drugs. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: khpricon.rtf

Proposing an Internet Sales Tax
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10 pages. Presents an argument in favor of an Internet sales tax. Includes one graph. Discussion includes options on how to base the sales tax rate, who should collect it and what some repercussions might be. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: JGAintax.wps

Public Budgeting Since the 1960s
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A 5 page research analysis on the purpose and evolution of public budgeting from the Great Society to the New World Order. Included are attempts at social engineering, economic corporate stimulus and the balanced-budget movement. Bibliography cites four sources.
Filename: 99pubud.wps

Public Policy Formation and Implementation: The Role of Public Interest Groups in Healthcare and Immigration Policy
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A 6 page discussion of the factors influencing public policy. Centers on federal policy formation and implementation providing specific examples from healthcare and immigration. Emphasizes that while a number of players are involved in public policy, from the Presidential administration to political parties and the individual voter, it is public interest groups which have the most impact on the public policy cycle. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PPpubPl2.wps

Reaganomics
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A 5 page research paper that examines the arguments of those who defend the economic policies of President Ronald Reagan in the 1980s – 'Reaganomics.' After exploring these arguments, the writer offers a personal opinion on Reaganomics. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: khreamics.wps

Rising Inequality/Threat to Democracy
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A 3 page essay that examines increasing inequality in American society. There is no doubt that inequality is on the rise as the gaps continue to widen between the various rungs on the socioeconomic ladder. This fact alone necessarily creates dissatisfaction and it is conceivable that increasing inequality could eventually undermine the foundations of American society. Gary Burtless, in his essay “Growing American Inequality,” and Peter Sutherland in “Reality Check” each address different aspects of this problem, and their insights offer direction as to the what policy considerations are the most beneficial for bringing prosperity to the greatest number of people. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khritdem.rtf

SARBANES-OXLEY AND ENRON
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This 4-page paper examines the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and the abuses it is targeted against, as seen in the Enron downfall. Bibliograpy lists 3 sources.
Filename: MTensaox.rtf