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Communicating Research to Policy-makers
(University of Missouri - Columbia Institute of Public Policy, 2005)
Powerpoint presentation prepared for the Institute of Public Policy concerning communication between researchers and policy-makers....
Borders, Bridges, Barriers and Brains: Stakeholder Issue Definition in Rights Based Policy Related to Autism
(University of Missouri - Columbia Institute of Public Policy, 2005)
Poster presentation of issues surrounding stakeholder issue definition in rights based policy related to autism....
Food Insecurity, Food Stamp Participation, and Poverty: The Paradox of Missouri
(University of Missouri - Columbia Institute of Public Policy, 2000)
The current economic recession has made it difficult for millions of American households to make ends meet and cover basic needs such as food. The largest federal program that supplements food consumption is the Food Stamp ...
Material Hardship Across Place
(University of Missouri - Columbia Institute of Public Policy, 2005)
Poster presentation of issues surrounding material hardship across place in Missouri.
Public Attitudes on State Election Administration, Goals, and Reforms*
(University of Missouri - Columbia Institute of Public Policy, 2009)
While few would disagree that elections
serve a fundamental role in democracy, there
is considerable debate regarding the rules by
which elections should be conducted. State
and local officials responsible for carrying
out ...
Testing Formal Models of Direct Democracy
(University of Missouri - Columbia Institute of Public Policy, 2004)
Presentation of voting statistics and democratic models.
Policy Options for Addressing Childhood Obesity in Missouri
(University of Missouri - Columbia Institute of Public Policy, 2008)
they have implications for children's quality of life today as well as for when these children become adults. There are, however, policy options to improve children's quality of life....
Representation in State Legislatures
(University of Missouri - Columbia Institute of Public Policy, 2004)
Graphic presentation of a survey regarding State Representation in Legislatures. Data representations include graphs, charts, tables and maps.
Funding for Missouri's Highways
(University of Missouri - Columbia Institute of Public Policy, 2004)
Graphic presentation of data and facts related to funding Missouri's highways. Data representations include tables and charts.
Public Attitudes on the Environment
(University of Missouri - Columbia Institute of Public Policy, 2008)
Researchers at the Harry S Truman School of Public Affairs at the University of Missouri have recently completed a national survey of 1,000 adults on attitudes about the environment. The survey asked respondents
about their level of concern...
A Shifting Safety Net After PRWORA? Use of Cash Assistance by Non-Citizens in Missouri
(University of Missouri - Columbia Institute of Public Policy, 2005)
Poster presentation of issues surrounding the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act.
Public Confidence in Government: Trust and Responsiveness
(University of Missouri - Columbia Institute of Public Policy, 2008)
To examine public confidence in government, researchers at the Harry S Truman School of Public Affairs at the University of Missouri have recently completed a national survey of 1,000 adults on these issues. The survey asked respondents about...
Social Contract, Social Construction: Children's Participation in Extra Curricular Activities and its Implications for Public Policy
(University of Missouri - Columbia Institute of Public Policy, 2005)
Many policies over the past twenty years have been premised on the assumption that youth participation in extra curricular activities is an effective preventative measure against social ills. Furthermore, proven participation in extra curricular...
The Impact of Organized Interests on Eligibility Determination: The Case of Veterans' Disability Compensation
(University of Missouri - Columbia Institute of Public Policy, 2009)
A bureaucracy has a profound impact on public policy when it determines eligibility for government programs. Organized interest groups can increase the amount of information the target population has about the program, help applicants...
Missouri Tax Credits
(University of Missouri - Columbia Institute of Public Policy, 2009)
(Joint Committee on Tax Policy 2009, “Tax Credits in Missouri”). A tax credit is a dollar-for-dollar reduction, satisfaction, or payment of tax liability. Recently, the amount of tax credits that have been authorized, issued, and redeemed has grown...
School Policies and Childhood Obesity
(University of Missouri - Columbia Institute of Public Policy, 2005)
Powerpoint presentation prepared for the Institute of Public Policy concerning school policies and childhood obesity in Missouri. Data representations include graphs, charts, tables, and maps....
Material Hardship Among Families with Children
(University of Missouri - Columbia Institute of Public Policy, 2004)
Graphic presentation addressing material hardships among American families. Data presented in charts, graphs, and maps.
Writing for Policy-makers
(University of Missouri - Columbia Institute of Public Policy, 2005)
This report outlines issues to be considered by members of the academic community when writing for decision-makers but almost all of the information provided here can inform oral presentations as well. The best way to ...
The Status of Underage Drinking and Laws in Missouri
(University of Missouri - Columbia Institute of Public Policy, 2004)
sex, fetal alcohol syndrome, and alcohol poisoning. In addition to these concerns, research indicates early onset of alcohol use is a strong predictor of alcohol dependence later in life. Youth who begin drinking before age 15 are four times more...
Missouri Historic Preservation Tax Credit
(University of Missouri - Columbia Institute of Public Policy, 2009)
The federal government offers an incentive to rehabilitate designated buildings that are older than 50 years. Missouri authorized a tax credit with the same purpose, the Missouri Historic Preservation Tax Credit, in Senate ...