Polls and the political process: the use of opinion polls by political parties and mass media organizations in European post‐communist societies (1990–95)

Opinion polling occupies a significant role within the political process of most liberal-capitalist societies, where it is used by governments, parties and the mass media alike. This paper examines the extent to which polls are used for the same purposes in the post-communist countries of Central and Eastern Europe, and in particular, for bringing political elites and citizens together. It argues that these political elites are more concerned with using opinion polls for gaining competitive advantage over their rivals and for reaffirming their political power, than for devolving political power to citizens and improving the general processes of democratization

Public acceptability of highway safety countermeasures. Volume III: alcohol and drug research. Final report.

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Washington, D.C.Mode of access: Internet.Author corporate affiliation: Mathematica Policy Research, Inc., Princeton, N.J.Report covers the period Aug 1976-June 1981. Contract amount $195,661Subject code: EODSubject code: SBEGSubject code: SFESubject code: XTBSubject code: YCDRSubject code: YC

Public acceptability of highway safety countermeasures. Volume IV: pedestrian safety. Final report.

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Washington, D.C.Mode of access: Internet.Author corporate affiliation: Mathematica Policy Research, Inc., Princeton, N.J.Report covers the period Aug 1976-June 1981. Contract amount $195,661Subject code: DEHSSubject code: GHKSubject code: EMSubject code: EM*ECSubject code: QGESubject code: RCDSubject code: SBEDSubject code: YC

Public acceptability of highway safety countermeasures. Volume II: safe driving conformance research. Final report.

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Washington, D.C.Mode of access: Internet.Author corporate affiliation: Mathematica Policy Research, Inc., Princeton, N.J.Report covers the period Aug 1976-June 1981. Contract amount $195,661Subject code: PDEKSubject code: RCBDLSubject code: SBBHSubject code: SBEDSubject code: SFESubject code: WOJ*NTLSubject code: XFBSubject code: YC

Public acceptability of highway safety countermeasures. Volume V: summary report. Final report.

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Washington, D.C.Mode of access: Internet.Author corporate affiliation: Mathematica Policy Research, Inc., Princeton, N.J.Report covers the period Aug 1976-June 1981. Contract amount $195,661Subject code: EM*ECSubject code: EODSubject code: PDEKSubject code: RCBDLSubject code: SBBHSubject code: SBEDSubject code: SFESubject code: WOJ*NTLSubject code: YCDRSubject code: YC

Homeowner Warranties: A Study of the Need and Demand for Protection Against Unanticipated Repair Expenses

The decision to purchase a home often is made without complete information concerning the structural soundness of the dwelling or the condition of its mechanical systems.This paper presents detailed information on the nature and magnitude of unanticipated home repair costs on the basis of data obtained from a HUD-sponsored survey of some 1800 households that purchased existing homes two years prior to the survey. The potential market demand for home inspection and warranty programs is estimated on the basis of data obtained from a second survey of approximately 1800 recent home purchasers. Finally, the economic feasibility of two potential government warranty programs is examined and a number of tentative policy conclusions are drawn. Copyright American Real Estate and Urban Economics Association.