The Lauder Global Business Insight Report 2011 – On the Move: Adapting to a New Global Economy: “In this special report, students from the Joseph H. Lauder Institute of Management & International Studies analyze some of the more far-reaching changes affecting people, industries and regions around the world. The articles offer new perspectives on trends… Continue Reading
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Monthly Archives: January 2011
New GAO Reports: Afghanistan Security, Payday Lending
Afghanistan Security: Afghan Army Growing, but Additional Trainers Needed; Long-term Costs Not Determined, GAO-11-66, January 27, 2011 Payday Lending: Federal Law Enforcement Uses a Multilayered Approach to Identify Employees in Financial Distress, GAO-11-147, January 26, 2011 Continue Reading
Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission Releases Report on the Causes of the Financial Crisis
News release: “Today the Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission delivered the results of its investigation into the causes of the financial and economic crisis. The Commission concluded that the crisis was avoidable and was caused by: Widespread failures in financial regulation, including the Federal Reserves failure to stem the tide of toxic mortgages; Dramatic breakdowns in… Continue Reading
Report: Seizing the opportunity of online learning for UK higher education
“Working in partnership, the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) promotes and funds high-quality, cost-effective teaching and research, meeting the diverse needs of students, the economy and society.” Collaborate to compete – Seizing the opportunity of online learning for UK higher education, Report to HEFCE by the Online Learning Task Force, January 2011: “The… Continue Reading
National Corrections Reporting Program – Statistical Tables (update)
National Corrections Reporting Program – Statistical Tables (update), Thomas P. Bonczar, January 20, 2011: “This update adds data for 2007 and 2008 to the electronic series of selected tables on most serious offense, sentence length, and time served in state prison. The National Corrections Reporting Program collects demographic information, conviction offenses, sentence length, credited jail… Continue Reading
International Holocaust Remembrance Day, January 27, 2011
“January 27 marks the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest Nazi death camp. In 2005, the United Nations General Assembly designated this day as International Holocaust Remembrance Day (IHRD), an annual day of commemoration to honor the victims of the Nazi era. Every member nation of the U.N. has an obligation to honor… Continue Reading
CBO: Budget and Economic Outlook: Fiscal Years 2011 Through 2021
Economic Outlook: Fiscal Years 2011 Through 2021: “The United States faces daunting economic and budgetary challenges. The economy has struggled to recover from the recent recession, which was triggered by a large decline in house prices and a financial crisisevents unlike anything this country has seen since the Great Depression. During the recovery, the pace… Continue Reading
Federal Open Market Committee Meeting – purchase $600 billion of longer-term Treasury securities by the end of the second quarter of 2011
News release: “Information received since the Federal Open Market Committee met in December confirms that the economic recovery is continuing, though at a rate that has been insufficient to bring about a significant improvement in labor market conditions. Growth in household spending picked up late last year, but remains constrained by high unemployment, modest income… Continue Reading
New GAO Reports: Ballistic Missile Defense, Defense Business Transformation, Defense Infrastructure
Ballistic Missile Defense: DOD Needs to Address Planning and Implementation Challenges for Future Capabilities in Europe, GAO-11-220, January 26, 2011 Defense Business Transformation: DOD Needs to Take Additional Actions to Further Define Key Management Roles, Develop Measurable Goals, and Align Planning Efforts, GAO-11-181R, January 26, 2011 Defense Infrastructure: Further Actions Needed to Support Air Force… Continue Reading
Dept. of Interior's Strategic Plan Provides Blueprint for 21st Century Department
News release: “Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar released the Departments Strategic Plan for 2011-2016, outlining the Departments goals for Americas Great Outdoors, commitments to American Indian communities and responsible natural resource development. The five-year plan also emphasizes the Administrations commitment to stronger science-based decision-making, higher ethical standards for employees as well as greater transparency… Continue Reading
FCC Takes Action to Advance Nationwide Broadband Communications for America's First Responders
News release: “The Federal Communications Commission today adopted a Third Report and Order (Order) and Fourth Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM) that will significantly advance communications interoperability for our Nations first responders. The rules adopted and proposed in todays Order and FNPRM support the build out of robust, dedicated and secure mobile broadband networks… Continue Reading
Report: Climate Benefits of Natural Gas May Be Overstated
Pro Publica – Buried Secrets, Gas Drilling’s Environmental Threat: “The United States is poised to bet its energy future on natural gas as a clean, plentiful fuel that can supplant coal and oil. But new research by the Environmental Protection Agencyand a growing understanding of the pollution associated with the full life cycle of gas… Continue Reading
