Discusses factors accounting for poverty trends since 1965: government transfers, human resource and employment policies, macroeconomic conditions, demographic change, and changing education. Criticizes the current transfer system (including social insurance and welfare programs) for adverse effects on economic and social behavior. Available from…

This report supplies information on Washington State's ranking, compared to national data, concerning measures of aggregate state support for higher education during 1990-91. It provides data on enrollments as a percentage of population for both two- and four-year institutions, as well as the factors affecting state and local support of public…

The finances of major school districts in New York State during 1980-81 and 1981-82 are summarized in this report. Trend data are provided on full value, expenses, State aid, tax rates, and local levy. These items are also shown on a per pupil basis for the entire State, New York City, and the balance of the State. Eleven statistical tables are…