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Environment: A Lesson for the People of Plenty
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Carter, Luther J. – Science, 1973
Discusses the impact of the energy crisis upon environmental quality and the life-style of Americans. (JR)
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Attitudes, Energy, Environment
The Quality of Growth
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Train, Russell E. – Science, 1974
Descriptors: Development, Economic Development, Energy, Energy Conservation
Impact of Population Growth
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Ehrlich, Paul R.; Holdren, John P. – Science, 1971
Discusses the interrelated crises in population growth, natural resources, and environmental quality. Major problems include population control, redirection of technology, closed resource cycles, equitable opportunity distribution and prosperity. Population growth is regarded as causing a disportionate world-wide negative environmental impact.…
Descriptors: Economic Factors, Environment, Environmental Influences, Living Standards
The Underclass: Definition and Measurement.
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Mincy, Robert B.; And Others – Science, 1990
Research which makes possible a quantification of the size, composition, and growth of the underclass is discussed. Trends in the quality of life and the growth of the underclass are presented. (CW)
Descriptors: College Science, Definitions, Demography, Higher Education
What Has Happened to Productivity Growth?
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Baily, Martin Neil – Science, 1986
Traces the decline in United States productivity growth since the late 1960's. Suggests that the failure to innovate, changing demographics, and disruptions to the economy (including oil price increases and inflation) are major contributors to the decline. Argues that American living standards will stagnate unless this trend is reversed. (TW)
Descriptors: Capital Outlay (for Fixed Assets), Demography, Economic Change, Economic Factors