Parliament and government have a class problem

One way of increasing citizens’ trust in politics is to ensure there is a suitable representation of people from different backgrounds within Parliament and government. Drawing on new research, Albert Ward writes that British politics continues to suffer from a severe lack of class and educational diversity

Social and Economic Factors Affecting Household Expenditures for Outdoor Recreation in Northeastern South Dakota

The measure and extent of outdoor recreation demand and associated household consumption expenditures can be estimated at the national, state, and local levels. This study is an attempt to measure the household expenditures f or outdoor recreation within an economically based trade area and to determine the relationship between these expenditures and the socio-economic characteristics of households. . . . The study characterizes the scope and nature of the family consumption expenditures for outdoor recreation. The project examines these demands in terms of the family budget in the selected area. Specifically the research in this study has the following objectives: 1. To determine the income elasticities of households in the selected area of South Dakota for the outdoor recreation product. 2. To determine the proportion of disposable family consumer income devoted to outdoor recreation in the selected region of South Dakota. 3. To determine the relationships and significance of those socio-economic factors that might affect the amount of household consumption expenditures devoted to outdoor recreation. 4. To provide and interpret recreation expenditures information useful for state and community planners in decisions to allocate and invest in development of resources with potential recreational purposes based on measurable preferences and identifiable socio-economic factors of residents

Be a Fulbright Scholar—Lessons and Experiences of AIS Fulbright Scholars

To achieve a truly global perspective in information systems (IS) that enhances education and research, IS academics can do more than study and teach global IS topics. We encourage IS academics to engage in an international immersion experience themselves. The article describes experiences of Fulbright Scholars, and argues for the need of more global education for IS academics. These views were presented during a panel session at the Americas Conference on Information Systems (AMCIS) 2012. The panelists touched on logistical issues such as grant application, living conditions, working with a host institution’s faculty and students, and receiving support from their home university. Participants shared their experiences in India, Poland, Portugal, the Azores, Mongolia, and Nepal. The article concludes with lessons learned