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Title: Fascism, communism, the U.S.A.
Creator: Feely, Raymond T.
Date Issued: 1937
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/DT/351019
Subject Headings: Communism --United States., Fascism., Comparative government.
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Public asset management: empirical evidence from the state governments in the United States.
Creator: Lu, Yaotai, College for Design and Social Inquiry, School of Public Administration
Abstract/Description: Public asset management is a critical component of the financial integrity of government. However, in practice, problems exist in the field of public asset management at different levels of government in the United States. This research explores the management of public fixed assets owned, controlled and used by state governments in America. It attempts to answer two major questions: (1) What are the characteristics of a modern public asset management system based on the available literature?...
Show morePublic asset management is a critical component of the financial integrity of government. However, in practice, problems exist in the field of public asset management at different levels of government in the United States. This research explores the management of public fixed assets owned, controlled and used by state governments in America. It attempts to answer two major questions: (1) What are the characteristics of a modern public asset management system based on the available literature? and (2) How do public asset management practices at the U.S. state government compare to the system standard described in the first question? Based on systems theory and current research on public asset management and public procurement systems, this research develops an intellectual framework of a public fixed asset management system. This system is composed of six interdependent cornerstones, including legal and regulatory requirements, organization structure, management process throughout th e life cycle of assets, human capital strategies, information and technology resources, and monitoring, integrity, and transparency. Each cornerstone consists of a number of components that reveal the underlying working principles of the relevant cornerstone and together determine the standards of fixed asset management in the relevant area. Survey results demonstrate that state governments fundamentally satisfy the standards identified in the fixed asset management system. However, certain problems obviously exist in the area of each cornerstone. In addition, survey results reveal that the six cornerstones of fixed asset management system are interrelated with one another. In most states, when a management element in the area of one cornerstone is widely implemented, the relevant management elements in areas of other cornerstones are employed and vice versa., A major contribution of this research is the development of a fixed asset management system. State and federal governments may compare their fixed asset management to the standards identified in this system. Local governments may find appropriate management components to adapt to their characteristics from this system.
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Date Issued: 2011
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/FAU/3171677
Subject Headings: Finance, Public, Infrastructure (Economics), Finance, Organizational behavior, Government policy
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Catastrophic event planning and response for urban areas through dynamic traffic assignment and departure time-slot allocation.
Creator: Degnan, William C., College of Engineering and Computer Science, Department of Civil, Environmental and Geomatics Engineering
Abstract/Description: Catastrophic event emergency planning has emerged as one of the most important operations management areas. Much of the successes of a response plan rely on the ability to maintain an operating transportation infrastructure. In recent years urban areas have become susceptible to biological terrorist attacks due to their size and demographics. To mitigate the devastating effects of an attack, a comprehensive catastrophic event response plan is devised. The characteristics of the disease ...
Show moreCatastrophic event emergency planning has emerged as one of the most important operations management areas. Much of the successes of a response plan rely on the ability to maintain an operating transportation infrastructure. In recent years urban areas have become susceptible to biological terrorist attacks due to their size and demographics. To mitigate the devastating effects of an attack, a comprehensive catastrophic event response plan is devised. The characteristics of the disease (dormant periods, signs/symptoms), daily traffic operations and trip distributions, patient-choice hospital modeling and emergency center corridor optimization are all elements of an effective response plan. Simulation and optimization modeling of this plan becomes a faster-than-real-time tool in replicating urban area degradation. Therefore, allowing planners to identify "worst case scenarios" within the network and implement Dynamic Traffic Assignment (DTA) techniques and a non-linear departure time slot allocation mathematical model ensuring infected populations receive treatment and/or vaccinations efficiently.
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Date Issued: 2010
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/FAU/3359332
Subject Headings: Emergency management, Bioterrorism, Government policy, Evacuation of civilians, Planning
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Substance of an address to a meeting of the citizens of Philadelphia delivered, October sixth, MDCCLXXXVII by the Honorable James Wilson...
Creator: Wilson, James 1742-1798, United States Constitutional Convention (1787)
Abstract/Description: Caption title. Uniform Title: Pamphlets of the U.S. Constitution, 1787-1788; Pamphlets on the Constitution of the United States, published during its discussion by the people, 1787-1788.Originally printed: Philadelphia, 1787. Printed from Pamphlets on the Constitution of the United States, published during its discussion by the people, 1787-1788, edited by Paul Leicester Ford. Brooklyn, N.Y., 1888. FAU Libraries' copy in plain grey paper wrappers.
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/fauwsb7f19
Subject Headings: Constitution (United States), Constitutional history -- United States -- Sources, Constitutional law -- United States -- Popular works, Constitutions -- United States, Federal government -- United States, United States -- Constitution, United States -- Constitutional Convention -- (1787), United States -- Politics and government -- 1783-1789
Format: E-book

Title: Caught red-handed, but not guilty: the entrapment defense and culpability.
Creator: Mockler, Katherine L., Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College
Abstract/Description: There is a debate among scholars regarding how courts should judge defendants caught in government decoy and sting operations. As a retributivist, I believe we should only punish those who are culpable. Following this assumption, I argue that courts should punish entrapped people if they are culpable and that the subjective test, which holds that a defendant is culpable if he was predisposed to commit the crime, should be the standard by which courts judge defendants who claim entrapment. The...
Show moreThere is a debate among scholars regarding how courts should judge defendants caught in government decoy and sting operations. As a retributivist, I believe we should only punish those who are culpable. Following this assumption, I argue that courts should punish entrapped people if they are culpable and that the subjective test, which holds that a defendant is culpable if he was predisposed to commit the crime, should be the standard by which courts judge defendants who claim entrapment. The objective test, which focuses on the propriety of the government conduct, fails to accurately assess culpability because, under this test, the guilt of the defendant depends largely on what the average person would have done under the same circumstances. I also propose that if government conduct reached the level of outrageous, defendants found to be predisposed may claim that the government violated their right to due process.
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Date Issued: 2009
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/FAU/209995
Subject Headings: Undercover operations, Government investigations, Criminal justice, Administration of, Entrapment (Criminal law)
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: The representation paradox.
Creator: Adams, Robert T., Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College
Date Issued: 2009
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/FAU/209983
Subject Headings: Politics, Practical, Representative government and representation, Political participation, Politics and government
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Title: Performance measurement using trained observer ratings: The effect of environmental variables on comparative measures in local government.
Creator: Giancoli, Donald Patrick, Florida Atlantic University, Thai, Khi V.
Abstract/Description: Comparative performance measurement is an anathema to most government officials. While internal comparison with national benchmarks or other similar agencies is an accepted management analysis tool, public comparisons are deemed too politically risky for all but a few governments, agencies, and non-profits. To avoid the unappealing prospect of being unfavorably ranked versus comparable agencies, governments cite two primary objections. First, performance measurement is considered an inexact...
Show moreComparative performance measurement is an anathema to most government officials. While internal comparison with national benchmarks or other similar agencies is an accepted management analysis tool, public comparisons are deemed too politically risky for all but a few governments, agencies, and non-profits. To avoid the unappealing prospect of being unfavorably ranked versus comparable agencies, governments cite two primary objections. First, performance measurement is considered an inexact science, subject to manipulation of input data and outcome scores that affects comparisons. Second, comparative measurement is considered unfair by governments because they maintain each operates in a unique environment of demographic and physical characteristics beyond their control which have significant effects on their ability to deliver quality services. This research addresses both of these objections to comparative performance measurement. It uses trained observer ratings, an accepted objective measurement system, and utilizes a scoring scheme that results in a ratio variable outcome score appropriate for comparisons and statistical analysis. The model was employed for external random testing of street appearance across 30 governments in Broward County, Florida, eliminating the possibility of manipulation by those being measured. In addition, the research evaluates the effects of twelve independent variables, which measure characteristics of each community's unique environment. The research question is whether the effects of the external environmental factors on the composite street rating scores are so significant as to make comparisons meaningless, as government officials contend. The findings of this research do indicate that white, educated, affluent residents tend to live in cities with better streets and that environment is an important element in street appearance. Further, the standard deviation scores indicate that the more diversity in the environment of a city, the more diversity in the quality of its streets. Nonetheless, the conclusion of the research is that although environment is significant, the methods and findings of the model can be employed to control for environmental effects in future comparative performance efforts to assuage the concerns of governments being compared.
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Date Issued: 2003
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FADT12043
Subject Headings: Local government--Labor productivity, Comparative government--Methodology, Municipal government--United States--Evaluation
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: The war not for emancipation : speech by Hon. Garrett Davis, of Kentucky. African slavery, the corner-stone of the Southern confederacy : speech / by Hon. Alex. H. Stephens, of Georgia.
Creator: Davis, Garrett 1801-1872, Stephens, Alexander H. (Alexander Hamilton) 1812-1883
Abstract/Description: Cover title. At head of title: "Andrew J. Graham and Charles B. Collar, reporters." Advertisement listing all titles in the series, series advertisement for no. 28, and for The historical magazine on covers of wrapper. FAU Libraries' copy with original salmon-colored printed wrappers.
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/fauwsb20f9
Subject Headings: Abolitionists -- United States, Confederate States of America -- Politics and government, Slavery -- United States, Slaves -- Emancipation, Slaves -- Emancipation -- United States, Speeches, addresses, etc., American -- 19th century, United States -- Confederate States of America, United States -- Politics and government -- 1861-1865
Format: E-book

Title: Why is allegiance due? and where is it due? : an address delivered before the National Union Association of Cincinnati, June 2, 1863.
Creator: Andrews, Israel Ward 1815-1888, Moore, Wilstach, Keys & Co.
Abstract/Description: By Israel W. Andrews, president of Marietta College.
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/fauwsb21f1
Subject Headings: Allegiance -- United States, Politics and government, Slavery -- United States, Speeches, addresses, etc., American -- 19th century, States' rights (American politics), United States -- Politics and government -- 1861-1865
Format: E-book

Title: Cooperative federalism: Welfare reform in Florida.
Creator: Smart, Nicole Kimberly., Florida Atlantic University, Turner, Robyne
Abstract/Description: State governments and the federal government, working together, implement more policy innovation in welfare reform. When the federal government dominated welfare policy, only three acts passed, all 20+ years apart--the 1935 Social Security Act, 1964 Economic Opportunity Act and 1988 Family Support Act. Then states, like Florida, became more involved in welfare reform through state waivers after the Family Support Act. Money, voter perceptions, and the states avoidance of becoming welfare...
Show moreState governments and the federal government, working together, implement more policy innovation in welfare reform. When the federal government dominated welfare policy, only three acts passed, all 20+ years apart--the 1935 Social Security Act, 1964 Economic Opportunity Act and 1988 Family Support Act. Then states, like Florida, became more involved in welfare reform through state waivers after the Family Support Act. Money, voter perceptions, and the states avoidance of becoming welfare magnets led to the shift of control to the states. All of their actions had to be approved by federal government state waivers. Florida, being influenced by the federal welfare dependency and culture of poverty ideologies did more in the next few years than the federal government did in the 60 years prior. The federal 1996 Welfare Reconciliation Act continues the partnership by them still working together and more policy innovation continuing to to be seen in welfare reform.
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Date Issued: 1997
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/15471
Subject Headings: Public welfare--Florida, Federal government--United States, State governments--United States, Federal aid to public welfare--Florida, Intergovernment fiscal relations--United States
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Third Inagural Address of Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Creator: Franklin D. Roosevelt, U.S. Senate
Abstract/Description: This item is part of the Political & Rights Issues & Social Movements (PRISM) digital collection, a collaborative initiative between Florida Atlantic University and University of Central Florida in the Publication of Archival, Library & Museum Materials (PALMM).
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00002896
Subject Headings: United States -- Politics and government -- 1933-1945
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Second Inagural Address of Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Creator: Franklin D. Roosevelt, U.S. Senate
Abstract/Description: This item is part of the Political & Rights Issues & Social Movements (PRISM) digital collection, a collaborative initiative between Florida Atlantic University and University of Central Florida in the Publication of Archival, Library & Museum Materials (PALMM).
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00002895
Subject Headings: United States -- Politics and government -- 1933-1945
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Inaugural Address of Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Creator: Franklin D. Roosevelt, U.S. Senate
Abstract/Description: This item is part of the Political & Rights Issues & Social Movements (PRISM) digital collection, a collaborative initiative between Florida Atlantic University and University of Central Florida in the Publication of Archival, Library & Museum Materials (PALMM).
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00002894
Subject Headings: United States -- Politics and government -- 1933-1945
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Fourth Inagural Address of Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Creator: Franklin D. Roosevelt, U.S. Senate
Abstract/Description: This item is part of the Political & Rights Issues & Social Movements (PRISM) digital collection, a collaborative initiative between Florida Atlantic University and University of Central Florida in the Publication of Archival, Library & Museum Materials (PALMM).
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00002610
Subject Headings: United States -- Politics and government -- 1933-1945
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: A CASE STUDY OF COMMUNITY POWER AND THE EFFECTS OF POLITICAL STYLE ON PUBLIC POLICY.
Creator: MANUEL, JOHN WILLIAM, III., Florida Atlantic University, DeGrove, John M., Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters, Department of Political Science
Abstract/Description: This thesis analyzes the anatomy of political power in a small urbanized community. In addition, it relates the effects of political style or typology of power to public policy decisions affecting the community. The study is unique in that it analyzes the various power structures from a developmental approach relating to such variables as degree of partisan political activity and demographic characteristics. The research revealed that power structures may change over time and that various...
Show moreThis thesis analyzes the anatomy of political power in a small urbanized community. In addition, it relates the effects of political style or typology of power to public policy decisions affecting the community. The study is unique in that it analyzes the various power structures from a developmental approach relating to such variables as degree of partisan political activity and demographic characteristics. The research revealed that power structures may change over time and that various political styles are significantly related to public policy decisions.
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Date Issued: 1975
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/13734
Subject Headings: Municipal government--United States--Case studies
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: The people and the Congress.
Creator: Foster, William Z.
Date Issued: 1943
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/DT/327153
Subject Headings: World War, 1939-1945 --United States., United States --Politics and government --1933-1945.
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: The people's fight for coal and power.
Creator: Raushenbush, Stephen H.
Date Issued: 1926
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/DT/246011
Subject Headings: Coal trade --United States., Coal mines and mining --Government ownership --United States.
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: The results of the elections and the people's front.
Creator: Browder, Earl
Date Issued: 1936
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/DT/671487
Subject Headings: Communism --United States., United States --Politics and government --1933-1945.
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: A vision for the future: The United States of America and the world in 2105.
Creator: Grant, Jensen
Date Issued: 2005-10
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/11534
Subject Headings: United States--Politics and government, United States--Economic conditions
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Consequences of real earnings management and corporate governance: evidence from cash holdings.
Creator: Greiner, Adam J., College of Business, School of Accounting
Abstract/Description: I examine the impact of real earnings management (REM) and corporate governance on cash holdings. Extant research documents an increase in both cash holdings and REM activity in recent years and shows that agency conflicts influence both the levels and valuations of cash holdings. Motivated by agency problems of REM and Jensen's (1986) arguments concerning the free cash flow problem, I investigate whether opportunistic asset sales and reductions in discretionary expenditures are associated...
Show moreI examine the impact of real earnings management (REM) and corporate governance on cash holdings. Extant research documents an increase in both cash holdings and REM activity in recent years and shows that agency conflicts influence both the levels and valuations of cash holdings. Motivated by agency problems of REM and Jensen's (1986) arguments concerning the free cash flow problem, I investigate whether opportunistic asset sales and reductions in discretionary expenditures are associated with levels and valuations of cash holdings. Prior research also shows that strong corporate governance mitigates opportunistic earnings management behavior and enhances the valuation of cash holdings. Using empirical models from prior research, I document that REM is positively associated with cash holdings, investors discount cash holdings of high REM firms, and, among high REM firms, valuations of cash holdings of weak corporate governance firms are discounted significantly lower relative to those of strong corporate governance firms. My study unites two lines of research by incorporating agency problems concerning REM with levels and valuations of cash holdings.
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Date Issued: 2013
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/3360788
Subject Headings: Econometrics, Corporate governance, Corporations, Corrupt practices, Corporations, Finance, Accounting, Industrial management
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