Browsing La Follette School Workshop Reports by Title
Now showing items 66-85 of 105
-
Nation-Building in Afghanistan: A Role for NGOs
(2006)The process of nation-building has increased in importance over the last few years. The authors view nation-building as a process that is separate from government-building. In this report, the authors argue that non-governmental ... -
Older People, New Problems: Implications for Long-Term Health Care in Wisconsin
(2005)As Wisconsin's population ages, with an expected 90 percent increase in the number of people 65 and older from 2000 to 2030, demand for long-term health will increase. This report examines informal caregiving, Wisconsin's ... -
Options for Allocating State Child Welfare Dollars to Wisconsin Counties
(2011)The method by which the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families allocates funds to counties for child protective services may not be optimal for outcomes. This report examines two alternative methods: one based on ... -
Partnership Design for Metropolitan Governments
(2005)Balancing livability with competitiveness is a challenge facing many metropolitan governments. This report summarizes objectives and strategies that metropolitan governments around the world use to pursue livability and ... -
Popular Youth Culture within Contemporary Iran: An Analysis of Iranian Blogs and Photoblogs
(2007)Executive summary. Iranian bloggers in 2006 and 2007 discuss Iranian leadership and policy, U.S. foreign policy, international affairs, gender relations, religion, technology, sports, music, fashion, film, television, ... -
Process, Statistical, and Comparative Analysis of Routine Claims for Damages against the City of Milwaukee
(2009)This report explores damage claims against the City of Milwaukee with process, statistical, and comparative analyses to determine if options are available for cost savings or process improvement. The authors recommend ... -
Racial Disproportionality in Wisconsin's Child Welfare System
(2009)This report examines disproportionality of African American and American Indian children in Wisconsin?s child welfare system. The authors review data, research on theories of racial disproportionality in the child welfare ... -
Raising the Bar: Refocused Indicators for U.S. Government Assistance to Pakistan
(2011)This report analyzes the effectiveness of U.S. government aid to Pakistan in the wake of the 2009 Enhanced Partnership with Pakistan Act. It examines the U.S. government?s goals in Pakistan and proposes 23 indicators to ... -
Reducing Sexual Harassment and Gender Discrimination: Recommendations for the Mexico City Police Department
(2005)To reduce sexual and gender discrimination, the Mexico City Policy Department could strengthen existing enforcement mechanisms, establish a legitimate external oversight body and encourage creation of female support networks, ... -
Residential Sewer Lateral Maintenance Program Analysis for the City of Milwaukee
(2010)This report analyzes programs that would encourage residential property owners to maintain private sanitary sewer laterals in the City of Milwaukee. The authors recommend implementing a citywide insurance program to give ... -
Resource Disputes in South Asia: Water Scarcity and the Potential for Interstate Conflict
(2009)This report explores the role of water shortages related to transboundary rivers in interstate disputes in South Asia. The report analyzes the history and status of disputes, looking at the relationships between India and ... -
Retirement Benefits and Unemployment Insurance: What Creating Offsets for Social Security Retired-Worker Benefits Would Mean for Trust Fund Balances and Older Workers
(2007)In response to the strain on Unemployment Insurance (UI) systems during the economic recession of 1973-1975, some states began reducing an otherwise eligible worker?s UI benefits if that worker was simultaneously receiving ... -
Retirement Income Security: Hybrid Pension Plans Merit Further Attention
(2008)This report was done at the request of the Chicago field office of the U.S. Government Accountability Office. It investigates whether hybrid pensions might be worthy of further investigation by GAO. The authors review ... -
The School Property Tax and Homestead Credits: Accuracy, Equity, and Contribution to Overall Fiscal Relief
(2007)Property taxes are a visible and vital component of state and local government in Wisconsin. The authors contribute to the discussion of whether income tax credits designed to give property tax relief are accurate and ...