This article examines the Japanese response in terms of innovation capacity and entrepreneurship enhancement under the ever-changing economic environment. Particular focus would go to the interactions among government, industry and universities in the national innovation system at a macro level, and entrepreneurship education at the institutional…

The article focuses on how the present vocational education and training (VET) system in Australia might be modified to better accommodate possible VET futures change. It begins with the premise that VET's role is to contribute to skills acquisition through "formal" education and training. The authors propose a simple VET futures role…

A general discussion covering both the common problems and features of the full range of the mass media industries, and some economic notions central to understanding them, opens this report, followed by introductory essays for individual industries and consideration of public policy issues. The basic economic considerations common to the field…

Reviews legislative attempts to revise the Federal Communications Act of 1934 and outlines the broadcast industry's role in defeating such attempts. Suggests that the broadcast industry chose economic protectionism over increased freedom of expression. (JMF)

Examines the book publishing industry in terms of the threats to publishing individuality posed by large-scale mergers and increasing retail concentration. (JMF)

Discussion of the context of mutual commitment to the service of society in which the publisher/librarian dialog should be carried out notes the roles of the publisher and the librarian, effects of the new technology, commercial considerations, and economic forces. Twelve references are included. (EJS)

The author recommends that teachers stress customer relations when preparing students for jobs in the construction industry. Students must also be taught that an aggressive business attitude is needed to deal with changing economic conditions. (CT)

In the public eye, three major investigations by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) into the dominance of the broadcast networks have appeared as battles between opposing forces with lively conflicts as the FCC combats monopolistic power in the name of public interest. In spite of the past investigations and the resulting regulations,…

Discusses the evolution of children's literature during this century, focusing on the economic, political, and moral forces behind the changes that occurred. (SRT)

Discusses the film industry's conversion to color cinematography in the period between the 1920s and 1960s. Cites economic considerations, technological modifications, and aesthetic preferences by audiences as factors in this development. (JMF)

Examines the ownership and policies of the dominant firms in the Canadian film market to explain Canada's dependence on imported films. Demonstrates how the economic relations existing between Canadian and U.S. film industries limit the profitability of films made in Canada. (JMF)

Discusses the U.S. federal government's policy of auctioning airwaves as a source of revenue. Highlights include a review of actions taken by the Federal Communications Commission in response to the policy; examination of effects on wireless telecommunication industries; discussion of the policy's economic consequences; and presentation of policy…

Discusses two causes of newspaper monopoly and their legal implications: anticompetitive economic practices, particularly the use of combination rates; and government intervention in the media marketplace through the Newspaper Preservation Act. (JMF)

The textbook dominates curricula at the elementary, secondary, and even college levels. The ideological, political, and economic sources of its production, distribution, and reception are examined. (RM)

To restore and maintain America's industrial preeminence, we must improve management and motivation, introduce new technology, improve quality, apply value analysis, improve the utilization of all resources, and strategically locate manufacturing facilities around the world. A national commitment is needed. (RM)