Public Administration papers

This paper discuses that a combination of power, leadership and strategy must be implemented when effectively addressing community or public problems.

This paper discuses the phenomenon of poverty in the United States, which is not new and is increasing.

This paper describes the Illinois Children's Mental Health Act of 2003 as an example of public policy process.

An examination of impact models as educational devices in
community economic development initiatives.

This paper describes the U.S. defense budgeting process and argues that it is complex and cluttered.

This paper discusses the American Medical Association and provides an analysis of the activities of organization's political action committee.

A brief overview of solar energy technology and how to maximize the efficiency of a system using government incentives.

An analysis of Oregon's proposed mandatory health insurance policy.

This paper argues that the correlation between illegal immigration and hospital closures is unproven.

This paper discusses nuclear weapons and looks at the influence of civic
engagement on arms control.

This paper discuses the problem and possible solutions to homelessness in America.

A discussion of G. Inwood's "Understanding Canadian Public Administration", which examines Canada's new public management (NPM) model.

A comparison of the strengths and weaknesses of the parliamentary and presidential systems of government.

An examination of the actions of conservatives in a one-hundred-year war on progressive, liberal, and leftist causes.

This paper discusses the impact of AIDS on the gay community, in particular during the Reagan years.

This paper discusses the media's criticism of the use of the presidential pardon.

This paper presents a historical overview of the U.S. civil service as an example of human resource management in public administration (PA).

An analysis of George Washington's farewell address.

This paper critically analyzes Charles Taylor's views about the public sphere in his book, "Modern Social Imaginaries".

This paper examines policy options regarding homeless African-Americans.

This paper discusses how Canada is lacking in its surveillance and control of malaria.

A review of Eugene Bardach's "A Practical Guide For Policy Analysis".

A look at the argument that the pension protection fund is simply an unnecessary burden on properly funded and effectively managed pension funds.

A comparison of the executive power awarded to the Chancellor of Germany and the President of the United States.

This paper explores the variables that increase the risk of homelessness.

This paper provides an assessment of strategies to promote public policy implementation.

This paper discusses the Iroquois Theater Fire which took the lives of roughly 600 people in December of 1903 in Chicago, Illinois.

A comparative analysis of health care systems across cultures, compared to the American health care system.

A look at the problem of government services operating as a service industry or business with all the applications of business terminology and concepts, rather than a form of public administration.

An overview of the government relief initiative after Hurricane Katrina.

A look at some of the challenges facing district development planners.

This paper re-examines the influence of Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal, during the era of the Great Depression, on the past and present social and economic climate of the nation.

This paper discusses how terrorism affects democracy.

This paper discusses economic problems facing the country of Zimbabwe.

This paper focuses on the 26th amendment of the US Constitution that provides for universal suffrage based on the age of 18.

This paper assesses the government and law enforcement response to the Hurricane Katrina disaster.

This paper discusses the issue of poverty, concentrating on the 2007 Farm Bill policies.

A review of the necessary traits of a police officer, and the recruitment, selection and training process of the police force.

A discussion regarding the lifespan of Social Security.

This paper discusses the US presidential election candidates, Hillary Clinton and Barrack Obama, and looks at which one has the best plan and best chance.

An overview of the debate over the legalization of marijuana use in the United States.

This paper explores incidences of government corruption, focusing on those cases that are well defined beyond reasonable doubt as corruption, as well as some less obvious cases.

A policy analysis for the problems facing the city of Waterville.

This paper explains what must be the goals of the U.S. administration's future Middle Eastern policy.

This paper looks at the Patriot Act versus constitutionally guaranteed rights.

The objective of this paper is to demonstrate an understanding of the public school policy process, key policy terminology and policy concepts by examining the public school (K-12) policy for the state of New York.

This paper discusses the National Security Council (NSC) and looks at its functions.

This paper investigates the California school nutrition policy for K-12 grades and recommends changes to that policy.

This paper provides an analysis of data from London, Stockholm, and New York City in order to discuss variable pricing as a means for controlling urban congestion.

An analysis of the improvements to American public health in the period between the Civil War and World War II.

This paper discusses policies regarding gun control in the U.S.

An overview of the harmful effects of illegal immigration on the U.S economy and suggestions on how to limit the problem.

A review of the United States' rapid economic growth.

A look at the US president's power to grant pardon.

This paper discusses the state of the American healthcare system and the challenges faced by health care managers.

An look at global warming from the lay person's perspective.

An analysis of the risks and benefits of consuming fluoridated water.

This paper analyzes the competition strategies of U.K. utilities under privatization.

This paper discusses how urbanization and local governments changed the face of local politics.

An evaluation of the issues and solutions related to fiscal management in mental health administration.

An analysis of Plato's views on government, elections and public accountability as described in his work "Cretan City."

This paper looks at the Good Samaritan Law and discusses its concept and implications to health care.

A discussion on the ecological, economic and political issues surrounding the shift to biofuels.

An analysis of the role of homeland security in the United States during Hurricane Katrina.

This paper examines the importance of a national strategy for disaster management in the United States.

A discussion of an airport disaster plan.

A review of Sharon Hayes' seminal work on poverty "Flat Broke With Children: Women in the Age of Welfare Reform."

A presentation of a potentially new and improved universal health care system for the United States.

An outline of evacuation plans for various sorts of disasters.

A review of insights from John Calvin, Thomas More and Niccolo Machiavelli regarding the degree of separation between the Church and the State.

A subjective review of the top five US presidents.

A discussion of Arizona's Proposition 207.

Presents current views on disaster management, following the 9/11 terrorist attack and Hurricane Katrina.

A discussion regarding the use of crisis communication in overcoming barriers when crafting an effective communication strategy during a crisis.

A review of the Health Insurance Portability Act (HIPPA), the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and unemployment Compensation.

This paper explores how the community and state must be prepared to respond to disasters.

This paper is an admissions essay in order to gain entrance to a Masters in Public Administration program.

A look at what police departments need to do to make sure that they are organized and that their administrative issues are addressed.

This paper argues that the U.S. government might have to return to the draft as a means of maintaining its military power.

A discussion regarding college admission and financial aid for illegal immigrants in the US.

This paper discusses the global mental health care industry, especially care by primary physicians and other caregivers.

An analysis of the divisions and roles of the North Carolina State government.

A review of nonprofit organizations serving the disabled sector.

A review of the Personal Responsibility Work Opportunity and Reconciliation Act (PRWORA).

A discussion regarding the conflict between the religious and those who believe in a strict separation between religion and the state.

A review of public policy making and the public policy-making process.

A look at why socialism is popular in Western Europe but not so popular in the US.

This paper describes the significance of the US Supreme Court decision in McCullough v. Maryland.

A portrait of Colin Powell, one of the most popular military and political figures of this generation.

This paper compares the government budgets of Clark County in Nevada, the State of Nevada and the White House's Office of Budget and Management.

An analysis of the advantages and disadvantages of the bureaucratic system as it is relates to economics.

This paper examines statistics regarding the Chicano population in the United States.

An analysis of the original concept behind the separation of Church and State in America.

A discussion regarding developing an effective marketing plan for Las Cruces, New Mexico.

This paper describes in detail the author's interviews and analysis of homeland security in the County of Cook/City of Chicago.

This paper argues that the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act of 2001 has a negative impact on teachers, students and parents.

This paper highlights the independence of the judiciary as an important pillar of the US government.

This paper discusses the history of the special operations unit of the United States Army.