This report presents findings of a special analysis designed to project science, engineering, and technician (SET) personnel requirements of both defense and nondefense sectors during the 5-year period ending in 1987 and to assess the projected supply of such personnel available to meet those requirements. Following an introduction, the report is…

Although the number of Master's level counselor training programs has increased dramatically over the last 20 years, reduction in state and federal funding has reduced the demand for counselors. To examine the supply and demand for counselors in four San Francisco Bay area counties, a regional survey of degrees awarded between 1972 and 1981 in…

The document focuses on various aspects of the social, economic, and policy implications of migration in Europe based on the actions undertaken by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). A discussion of issues which may remedy the disequilibrium between the relative portions of the factors of production is presented: (1)…

Data from over 15,000 college coaching and administrative positions are analyzed. Results suggest that, consistent with Title IX, positions in women's athletics have increased. But, contrary to equal employment opportunity regulations, the probability of filling a vacancy is not equal across the sexes. (Author/SK)

Data were gathered in six states from personnel in state departments of public instruction, institutions of higher education with educational administration preparation programs, and a stratified random sample of eight school districts in each of the six states to determine if a disproportionate supply/demand ratio existed among school…

Uses data from the National Longitudinal Surveys to examine the relationship between local area unemployment rates and the labor supply behavior of youths, aged 18 to 24, in 1970. (PR)

A study of labor force activities of nonparticipants in 1976 used data from the current population survey to identify contributing factors to future participation of nonparticipants. Findings indicate that the best predictors of future labor force activity are age, prior work experience, and labor market interest. (LRA)

A study of the software industry, in which required skills change rapidly and skills shortages frequently occur, showed how work projects were designed with restricted opportunities for workers to acquire new skills. Skill development was not valued by management. The industry may thus be abetting its own skills shortage. (SK)

Review of the Higher Diploma, Hong Kong's equivalent to the associate degree, suggests continuing changes in labor market needs that must be considered in educational planning. However, higher education and industry must address both the economic and the social needs of society. (SK)

With data from the Survey of Income Program Participation, a structural model analyzed decision to use child care of married and single mothers. Simulations indicated that a refundable child care tax credit would distribute child care benefits more equally and would also increase labor force participation of mothers. (SK)

Discusses the demand for temporary workers in managerial, professional, and technical occupations in the financial, health care, telecommunications, and information technology industries. (JOW)

The present paper explores empirically the relationship between teacher grading and student achievement. The hypothesis is that the teachers can manipulate student effort, and hence student achievement, by choosing the proper grading practices. The grading model is analogous to a labor supply model, where the teachers can set the marginal returns…

Volunteer labor is generally analyzed as a homogeneous activity, implying that the marginal effects of tax changes and demographic shifts are equal across industries and forms of volunteering. Here the homogeneity assumption is tested by estimating and comparing volunteer labor supply functions in three sectors that rely on volunteer…

The immediate effects of the Asian crisis on the well-being of Indonesians are examined using the Indonesia Family Life Survey, an ongoing longitudinal household survey. There is tremendous diversity in the effect of the shock: for some households, it was devastating; for others it brought new opportunities. A wide array of mechanisms was adopted…

The Massachusetts Special Education Manpower Planning Project is described. Relying on cooperative planning, the project developed a system to provide information on manpower planning, a system to link other agencies with the project, and annual statements of state special education training priorities. The project also collaborated with six other…