Essays and Research Papers on Public Policy Analysis

This 5 page paper examines national security in the United States. What it might be in 2010 is discussed. Various topics include airport security, security at nuclear plants and Internet security. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 4-page paper discusses the legal pitfalls that public administrators might be subjected to, and how one can try to avoid some of the litigation problems. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 5 page paper explains what each of these taxes are and the pros and cons of each. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

This 3 page paper examines The Patriot Act, how it came about and how it invades privacy. Terrorism is discussed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 18 page paper provides six separate article summaries and reviews all on volunteerism. Each of the pieces look at different aspects of nonprofit organizations from an economic analysis to fraud that exists within these organizations. Other areas are explored such as coaxing adolescents to engage in volunteer activities. Various issues are examined ...

This 3-page paper attempts to determine whether administrative doctrine paves the way toward successful public entities. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses the Office of Homeland Security and the Department of Homeland Security, and the advantages and disadvantages of the Office versus the Department. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 25 page paper discusses this disaster preparedness programs in Travis County, Texas, with specific references to flooding and tornadoes. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

This 15 page paper provides an overview of the development of foreign trade and the European Union (EU). The initiation of the Euro, a single currency, has shifted perspectives in the financial markets and redefined trade elements through the distinct directives under the European Union. Though the participating countries have had to meet ...

This is a 3 page paper which compares and contract two separate newspaper articles whose topic is I. Lewis Libby. The bibliography has 2 sources.

A 22 page paper providing full cost-benefit analysis of the effects of Proposition 82 which will require free universal preschool for all of California's 4-year-old children. Discount factors used are 3 and 4 percent; teachers are given a raise only once and no other costs increase over the 30-year life of the program. ...

A 4 page summary of Anthony Downs' account of the life cycle of bureaus. The paper progresses from genesis of the bureau to its cessation of function, which likely will occur long after its usefulness has ended. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 3 page paper describes an article about the restoration of services after September 11—what type of article it is, what it explores, what qualitative method it uses, and so on. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 3 page paper examines the bureaucracy that is present at DHS. Recommendations are made. FEMA is highlighted as a problem. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page paper presenting a preliminary consultant's report to Cypress Cove, CA about shoreline erosion factors and what the town can do to both restore lost beach area and plan for the long term. The paper reviews five possible approaches and recommends that the town undertake mechanical intervention now (sand nourishment) as well ...

This 12 page paper looks at disasters caused by man as well as natural disasters. Many things are discussed inclusive of hurricanes, tornadoes, tsunamis, floods and terror attacks. Bridge collapses and other incidents involving man and nature are included. What can be done to prevent disaster? While good policy is helpful, nothing can completely prevent ...

This 4 page paper analyzes the City of Worcester (Massachusetts ) 2004 Water Quality Report. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4 page paper discusses the problem of prison overcrowding, based on one article.

A 6 page paper discussing the modernization, dependency, world systems and globalization theories of development for the purpose of assessing the statement, "Development is too important to be left to the market." The paper discusses the history of a major city and notes the prediction that by 2015, there will be 21 "megacities" of ...

This 4 page paper makes a strong case for supporting illegal immigration. Lifeboat and Kantian ethics are discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 4 page paper that discusses the bombing focusing on the response teams. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 3 page paper discussing the relative merits of corporate income taxation, both in its current form in the US and as it would be were the US to adopt a value-added tax (VAT) approach. The VAT is not compatible with other tax structures, and depending on the output of the specific organization, it ...

This 5 page paper is chock full of statistics and facts about several municipalities in Cook County. The paper argues that to an extent, funding is not as plentiful after 9/11 as it was prior to the event. Cook County's experience is used as an example and compared to the whole state of Illinois as ...

A 5 page paper that begins with a Table of Contents. The paper discusses the corruption and brutality evident in the New Orleans Police Department. The essay is comprised of numerous examples of the malfeasance and other crimes, including murder, committed by police officers in this department. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 9 page paper examines immigration historically as well as the recent Bush plan. Various aspects of immigration are discussed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.