Academic papers on Public Administration & Policy Analysis

The Patriot Act and Its Effect on Privacy
This 3 page paper examines The Patriot Act, how it came about and how it invades privacy. Terrorism is discussed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Volunteerism (Article Reviews)
This 18 page paper provides six separate article summaries and reviews all on volunteerism. Each of the pieces look at different aspects of nonprofit organizations from an economic analysis to fraud that exists within these organizations. Other...
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Analysis of a Proposal to Halt Growth in a Community
This 3 page paper examines theoretical material and applies it to a hypothetical situation provided by a student. How community growth can be controlled is at the crux of the issue. The desires of stakeholders are discussed. Bibliography lists 3...
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Earthquake Preparedness in New Jersey
This 6 page paper examines ways in which to prepare for an earthquake in New Jersey. Some history is provided about quakes in New Jersey. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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PUBLIC SECTOR ORGANIZATIONS: A SUCCESS?
This 3-page paper attempts to determine whether administrative doctrine paves the way toward successful public entities. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Homeland Security
This 3 page paper discusses the Office of Homeland Security and the Department of Homeland Security, and the advantages and disadvantages of the Office versus the Department. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Increasing Business-Related Tourism in Philadelphia
A 15 page paper assessing factors that tourism promoters in Philadelphia should consider in attempting to increase business-related tourism in that city. The paper discusses the economic benefits of tourism and the need for the local community to...
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Travis County Preparedness
This 25 page paper discusses this disaster preparedness programs in Travis County, Texas, with specific references to flooding and tornadoes. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
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Wilson's The Study of Administration (Article Review)
This 3 page paper examines a well known essay by Woodrow Wilson. The essay is critiqued and the concept of administration is examined. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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An Evaluation of the Department of Homeland Security
This 3 page paper examines the bureaucracy that is present at DHS. Recommendations are made. FEMA is highlighted as a problem. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Benefits of Managing Development
A 6 page paper discussing the modernization, dependency, world systems and globalization theories of development for the purpose of assessing the statement, "Development is too important to be left to the market." The paper discusses the history of...
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Infrastructure Problems in a Post-9/11 Economy: A look at Cook County, Illinois
This 5 page paper is chock full of statistics and facts about several municipalities in Cook County. The paper argues that to an extent, funding is not as plentiful after 9/11 as it was prior to the event. Cook County's experience is used as an...
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Proposition 13: An Overview
This 15 page paper is replete with information about the history and political background of Proposition 13. Did Proposition 13 work? Opinions vary. How school fared is one focus of this comprehensive paper. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Downs' Life Cycle of Bureaus
A 4 page summary of Anthony Downs' account of the life cycle of bureaus. The paper progresses from genesis of the bureau to its cessation of function, which likely will occur long after its usefulness has ended. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Prison Overcrowding
This 4 page paper discusses the problem of prison overcrowding, based on one article.
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