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City of Charlotte: Revenues and Funding, 2008.
A discussion of the government revenues and funding, as well as the deficits in the city of Charlotte.
889 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 31.95
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This paper discusses the revenues and funding for the city of Charlotte. It discusses the sources of the government's funding and then looks at why the proprietary funds for the city of Charlotte have deficits that have not supported the costs associated with those funds. The paper finally looks at the revenue policy and community values for the city of Charlotte.
Table of Contents:
Revenue: Governmental, Proprietary, and Fiduciary
Restrictions
Receipt of Revenues
Revenue Projections
Revenue Policy and Community Values
Conclusion
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"The research indicates that revenues for the city are used to support proprietary, governmental and fiduciary funds. In relation to proprietary and governmental funds, these revenues have not been sufficient over the long term to support all of the programs and services that the have been determined to be essential for the people of Charlotte. However, there has also bee a large growth in the diverse population of Charlotte, which has created additional revenues and provide for a surplus fund that is often used to balance the budget or address community need when appropriate. It is this surplus fund that could be used in part to provide for the MWDBE program, which would serve to support the diverse community that Charlotte views as integral to its continued growth."
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Financial Planning: City of Charlotte, 2008.
An analysis of the financial planning for Charlotte, North Carolina.
820 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 29.95
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This paper examines the financial planning and related public policy for the city of Charlotte, North Carolina. It provides a general outline of the city's budget, including expenditures, projects, funds, revenues and future spending plans.
Outline:
Expenditures, Encumbrances and Expenses
Capital Project, General, and Proprietary Funds
Analysis of Budget
Main Revenue Sources
Budgetary Levels
Long-range and Short-range Spending Plans
Largest Appropriations
Public policy: Short-range and Long-range
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"The main revenue sources for the city include taxes paid by business, taxes collected for property, licenses, transportation and tourism. Charlotte is one of the largest banking cities in the nation and is a central "hub" for many companies within the trucking industry. Additionally, Charlotte is home to three major professional sporting franchises and has a large manufacturing and construction base. Because Charlotte continues to grow significant with each passing year, the revenues from the growth associated with business are extensive. However, the growth of the city due to population also impacts the budget of the city and the funds that are required to operate many of the programs required to address the needs of the population."
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Disparities in Educational Funding, 2000.
This paper discusses how unequal educational funding is a large contributor to the race and class disparity in success rates in the United States and examines some successful alternatives that would provide strong incentives and more equal funding.
5,395 words (approx. 21.6 pages), 30 sources, MLA, $ 132.95
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This paper deals with the historical development of educational funding and the several attempts over the past 40 years to equalize funding between rich and poor communities. The paper then presents three case studies of states that have adopted new programs that try to eliminate much of the disparity while recognizing the race and community issues associated with underprivileged schools. This paper seeks to urge that these alternatives be adopted nationally.
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"There has seldom been doubt throughout much of American history that the State does not have a responsibility to educate its citizens. Although this doctrine holds true, there is undoubtedly a strong public sentiment that a state should provide quality education for all. However, it is also clear that what is considered ?quality? does not amount to the same thing for every student. Although the Supreme Court has largely eliminated overt race and gender discrimination, the fight has moved to hide the racial division with something more politically correct?money. The current system of school financing in most states undoubtedly furthers racial division within the United States."
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Sales Revenues and Profits in the Pharmaceutical Industry, 2002.
A comprehensive analysis of changes in sales revenues and profits in the U.S. pharmaceutical industry from 1980-2000. It includes several original graphs based on relevant statistics.
1,524 words (approx. 6.1 pages), 11 sources, APA, $ 50.95
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This paper analyzes how changes in sales revenues and profits in the pharmaceutical industry are related to the business cycle with regards to the gross domestic product, consumer price index, and unemployment rate from 1980-2000. The following guidelines were followed: 1) analysis of the pharmaceutical industry and finding revenues and profits from the period of 1980-2000; 2) how revenues and profits in the industry varied over the period 1980-2000; 3) how the business cycle behaved over the period of 1980-2000; 4) variations in revenues and profits with swings in the business cycle and the juxtaposition of industry revenues and profits against the business cycle;and 5) strategies recommended for firms in the industry dealing with the business cycle. A summary is provided in the conclusion. Several original graphs are also included.
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"One expert suggests the modern pharmaceutical industry began in the 19th century with the discovery of highly active medicinal compounds that could most efficiently be manufactured on a large scale. As these compounds replaced herbal medicines of earlier times, the occurrence and severity of such diseases as pernicious anemia, rheumatic fever, typhoid fever, lobar pneumonia, poliomyelitis, syphilis, and tuberculosis were greatly reduced. Pharmaceutical industry research has greatly aided medical progress; of the 66 most valuable drugs introduced since aspirin in 1899, 57 were discovered and then produced in industrial laboratories (Atherton, 2002). Today, the pharmaceutical industry is comprised of the processes, operations, and organizations engaged in development and manufacture of drugs and medications (Atherton, 2002). In the U.S., the pharmaceutical industry is followed by the Standard & Poor 500 (S&P 500)."
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Florida Lottery Education Funding, 2002.
This paper discusses that the use of state lotteries to finance education is a debatable topic. The Florida state lottery is featured.
1,560 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 51.95
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This paper explains that the lottery was to be used only for supplementary funding of education. The author points out that, unfortunately, Florida is using the lottery for basic funding; and, particularly in Florida, the lottery income is very meager and insufficient. The paper concludes that, nonetheless, when used as supplementary funding, lottery funding plays an important role in meeting the educational demands of the students.
Table of Contents
Introduction
The Lottery Funding
Florida Lottery Funding
Scholarships
Florida School Recognition Programs
School Capital Outlay Bond Program
Impact of Lottery Funding
Political Factors
Uncertainty in the Lottery Revenue
Conclusion
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"The reason for this aberration is the drastic cut down of the education funds by the government in total breach of the 1987 ?Florida Public Education Lottery Act?, which states that lottery revenue is only an additional source of money and that it must not affect the regular allocation on the part of the government. So instead of proving to be a boon for the students the lottery funding is now proving to be baneful solution."
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California School Funding, 2005.
A look at the problems and inequities in California's school funding system.
3,014 words (approx. 12.1 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 88.95
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This paper describes the inadequate level of California's public school system and traces the causes of this inadequacy to insufficient levels of funding as well as bureaucratic inefficiency and faulty assumptions about just how existing funds should be allocated and by whom. The paper further points out that, if adequate school funding is not available, there is an even greater need to make sure that whatever funding is available is used in the most efficient and individualized manner possible.
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"In any issue, particularly when politics are involved, there tends to be two views of a situation. The ex-ante analysis of the California State school finance system is no different. According to the ?official? (and rosy) view of the current situation, the state?s school finance system has achieved adequate levels of equity. Not only is this view based on the fact that the system guarantees each school district the revenue limit to which it is entitled (at a property tax rate of one percent of assessed value), but the State also is committed to paying each district the remainder between its actual ?entitlement? and the funds raised through the tax income. Additionally, the State of California also has a grant program that could also compensate for any inequities arising out of the tax system."
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"Sex and the City", 2006.
This paper reviews and examines the success of the sexually explicit comedy series "Sex and the City."
1,369 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 45.95
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This paper explores the vital components involved in the phenomenal success of HBO's comedy series "Sex and the City" which was loosely based on "New York Observer" columnist Candace Bushnell's personal life.The series' target audience was gender specific to women of varying ages as the four women in the series also varied in ages. This paper discusses the manner in which "Sex and the City" (SATC) utilized various types of humor that nearly always hit their target. The four main characters were written for easy viewer identification. Carrie Bradshaw the main character, was the most balanced of the quartet. Miranda was the workaholic lawyer, Charlotte dreamed of the classic American family while Samantha was the most outlandish with her refreshingly blatant attitudes towards men and sex. Many of the ideas for the show came from writers Julie Rottenberg and Elisa Zuritsky's own experiences living in Manhattan. This paper also discusses the inclusion of the essential fifth character in the series, the small island of Manhattan, which Rottenberg and Zuritsky drew their inspiration from for their plots and comedy. This paper also discusses the style of writing involved which accounted for the success of the series as well as the impact the comedy had on society, which was not always perceived as positive.
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"This professor's commentary was on the third season of SATC when the foursome had run into many pitfalls in their relationships, such as Carrie having cheated on Aidan with Mr. Big, who was ending his marriage, and Carrie encountered her feelings for Aidan and Mr. Big and her betrayal. The third season revealed how the characters were growing and the depth of their relationships without hurting the series' lively approach. Aside from the show's glitz and frivolity, SATC poses basic human questions that many women can relate to and the characters were highly relatable so much so that many women asked one another, "Who are you more like?" From the same side of the road, there were other groups who were offended by the show's starkness about sex."
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"Charlotte Temple", 2006.
A review of Susanna Rowson's novel "Charlotte Temple".
1,340 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 0 sources, $ 45.95
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This paper discusses how Rowson intended "Charlotte Temple" to act as a cautionary tale to the young women of the time to show them the devastating consequences of entering into a sexual relationship before marriage. In particular, the paper looks at how, in analyzing the use of misfortune and benevolence throughout the story, particularly in the relation of the story of Charlotte's parents, we see that "Charlotte Temple" exists beyond the genre of a cautionary narrative, also acting as a parable of virtue to inspire its readers to act with generosity and benevolence to those who had fallen on misfortune.
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"The opening chapter of Charlotte Temple, in which Montraville first encounters and is enamored by the beautiful and innocent Charlotte, serves to establish a basis for the novels primary plot and themes. The second chapter of the book, however, introduces the subtler plots and themes of the story, with the detailed history of Charlotte's parents. The chapter begins by introducing the readers to Charlotte's father, Henry Temple, the younger son of an English Earl with a kind heart and gentle disposition. Possessing a small fortune and an illustrious pedigree, both society and Mr. Temples family expected him to marry into wealth and nobility. However Henry Temple's rejection of his place at the top of the English hierarchy serves to reveal the true content of his character by exemplifying his kindness, virtue, and benevolence. Further illustrating Mr. Temple's altruistic attributes are his interactions with the Eldridges, a family lowered into a state of poverty and imprisonment by the great misfortunes they endured. Mr. Eldridge, a former army captain with little wealth, borrowed money from his son's friend, Lewis, to fund his daughter's education. "
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Funding for Private Schools, 2005.
An analysis of the debate of public funding for private schools.
1,610 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 55.95
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This paper analyzes the basic arguments for and against using public funding to finance private schools. It explains that opponents argument that funding should not be diverted from the overstretched public school system. It also explores the opponents argument that providing private schools with public funding is the only way for students to reach their potential.
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"In recent years there has been much debate concerning the use of public funding to finance the costs of private schools. This issue has galvanized both camps. Proponents believe that the public school system is broken and that only by providing private schools ..."
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Government Funding of Challenges to Charter Violations, 2008.
An evaluation of the ongoing debate across Canada over government funding of organizations to challenge violations by the federal government of rights protected under the Charter of Rights and Freedom.
1,463 words (approx. 5.9 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 48.95
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The paper shows how the issues involved in the debate over government funding of organizations to challenge violations of rights protected are often complex and that arguments for and against government funding both have merit. The paper explains that the relative merits of these respective arguments depend upon the specific violation involved, but concludes that in general, advocates of government funding for challenges offer the most convincing arguments.
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"The Charter guarantees the fundamental freedoms of Canadian democracy, including freedom of conscience and religion; freedoms of thought, belief, opinion and expression; freedom of the press and other media of communication; freedom of peaceful assembly; and freedom of association. In addition, democratic rights such as voting, regular elections, and limits on Parliamentary sessions are guaranteed, as are mobility, legal, and equality rights.
"The problem is, many of these guaranteed rights cannot be adequately protected unless lengthy court action is pursued, which costs money. Proponents of government funding for challenges of violations consider this necessary because many Canadians are worried about enforcement of the guarantees in the Charter and are skeptical that their rights are being truly acknowledged by the government."
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TV Series: "Sex and the City", 2007.
This paper discusses the television show "Sex and the City" and how it relates to popular religiousness.
1,015 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 35.95
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This paper explains that the television show "Sex and the City" demonstrates secularization in which individuals look upon the world and daily events without any benefit of religious interpretations. The author points out that another theme is popular religion such as Charlotte's conversion to Judaism. The paper concludes that what makes the series religious is that it tries not to be religious, which is what much of society is practicing these days.
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"The main character named Carrie was the character that the show focused mostly on. Her persona is sassy, fun, sexual and smart. She seemed to have morals and always spoke her mind about everything, which is why the writer's made her occupation as a sex column writer. Carrie carried her own opinions and beliefs. She believes in marriage but not necessarily one that lasts forever. She believes sex should be between two people but not necessarily two people who love each other. She believes in freedom of expression and thinks homosexuality is natural. Her beliefs are similar to many people's beliefs and perhaps some religious constitution beliefs."
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Public School Funding, 2004.
This paper examines the inequity that exists in funding public school education.
1,101 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 38.95
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The first part of this paper looks at examples of this unequal funding throughout the country. The next part of the paper then looks at the various reasons for these disparities, from the government level to the lack of public support. In the conclusion, this paper argues that there remains a strong need to increase public support for education funding and to re-work the current formula used by states to determine how school funds are disbursed. After all, whether one is wealthy or poor, it is in everyone?s interests to ensure that the succeeding generation of Americans is both skilled and educated.
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"In 2001, Congress agreed to re-write the long-standing Elementary and Secondary Education Act. This alone was a contentious step, since agreeing to the re-write opened the doors for controversial programs such as the school voucher program. Critics of the law also charge that President Bush is ignoring his campaign promise to provide sufficient funding for all school districts, to ensure that low-income students can catch up to the test scores of their more affluent peers (Swindell 2003)."
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Lottery Revenues and Education, 2002.
Looks at the extent which lottery revenues support educational budgets.
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This paper will answer the question: Do Lottery Revenues increase scholastic budgets or just replace general revenues that were once set aside for education?
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Research Funding, 2001.
A discussion of the process of funding in scientific research.
1,910 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 60.95
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A detailed look into the problems researchers face when trying to obtain research funding. The author refers to various sources of funding for scientific research and discusses their contributions to technological and scientific advancement.
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"Scientific research is performed in university laboratories around the world. Research requires highly trained professionals that are geared with modern equipment to run experiments. The requirements of research also demands money. Without money, research can not be carried out. Some laboratories are funded by private foundations, but the vast majority of funding is from Government agencies. Like any other government project the process to acquire funding is slow and tedious. The largest problem researchers face is trying to find where the next round of funding will come from. Currently scientists must perform tedious research while also being able to sell their idea to promising grant donors. This essay will discuss the problems with the current grant funding system and will propose several possible solutions."
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Funding the Future of Social Security, 2002.
An examination of a variety of restructuring plans that could prevent the current Social Security system to experience funding shortfalls in the next decade
4,240 words (approx. 17.0 pages), 18 sources, MLA, $ 112.95
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The following paper discusses projections that the changing demographics of the American population will cause the current social security system to experience funding shortfalls in approximately a decade. This paper discusses the expected changes to the population and various solutions and opinions proposed by current economists, writers and politicians to stave off a threatened funding disaster.
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?Social Security is a popular program; it has consistently pumped out millions of monthly checks for 44 million beneficiaries, has reduced poverty among seniors by two thirds over the last 40 years and has allowed people with disabilities to make ends meet (Consumer Reports, 2000).Social Security is a genuine contributor to the sturdiness of the economic system. It's a promise to pay, secured by Treasury securities, which in turn are secured by taxpayers. The government has to use the money currently pledged for whatever the citizens decide Social Security benefits should be (Quinn and Ehrenfeld, 2000).However, the system is not a large bank account in which taxpayers contributions are set aside to pay them back their own money when they retire, as many Americans incorrectly assume. Although 145 million Americans pay part of every paycheck into the Social Security system, the money becomes part of a social insurance program that collects money today and uses it to pay benefits today. Economists call that ?pay as you go?, but it is very similar to a Ponzi scheme. Ponzi was a swindler who represented that he had a way to make money by utilizing international postal coupons to take advantage of changes in currency exchange rates.?
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