Focal Spot, Spring 2008

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Early education's big dividends: the better public investment

Public investments in projects like new stadiums never achieve returns equal to those from early childhood education—which several small studies have assessed at 7 percent to 20 percent. Now Minnesota is testing whether scaling up can produce the same results.Early childhood education ; Early childhood education - Minnesota

Rebuilding a community: lessons from New Orleans

Whether low-income communities are struggling to rebuild after a hurricane or after long neglect, the challenges often seem insurmountable. The New Orleans 9th Ward’s inclusive approach to decision making shows that the best revitalization plans are those with the broadest buy-in.Community development

Measuring cultural vitality in communities

Until recently, arts and culture data collected as part of urban revitalization planning focused on large institutions. The Urban Institute’s Arts and Culture Indicators Project provides a richer understanding of communities’ cultural strength and how it can boost economic development.Community arts projects

NH International Seminar, Spring 2008

Gene HarklessUNH Department of NursingFebruary 6, 2008 The Norwegian Teaching Nursing Home: Outcomes of Scholarship, Friendship, and the Fulbright Experience Sheila McNameeUNH Department of CommunicationMarch 5, 2008 Rethinking Brazilian Public Healthcare Practice: Dialogue and Collaboration Richard W. EnglandUNH Department of Economics and Natural ResourcesApril 2, 2008 Challenges Facing Europe After Fifty Years of Economic and Political Integratio

The state of modern economics : Econoblogs

Economists think out loud onlineComputers ; Economics

Fresh food : More shoppers seek local flavors

Food supply ; Farm produce

The state of modern economics : Is rational man extinct?

Searching for Homo EconomicusEconomics ; Rational expectations (Economic theory)

Opinion : More theory, please

We can question whether the economics profession adequately rewards speaking to the public but that public communication will be most valuable if it reflects recent advances in economic theory and quantitative analysis.Economics - Study and teaching ; Economics