The political economy of inaction

Article Abstract:

A study developed a simple political inaction model in a democracy with two parties. The model presents the scenario in which the two political parties are contented with their below-standard performance instead of bringing up new issues. In the proposed situation, political parties are afraid to raise issues which they may not successfully defend and which may result in the loss of a party during elections. The study suggests a weakness in democracy in that a wide representation of political issues will likely lead to less political action.

Research, Economics, Political aspects, Political participation

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Reviving a fragile beauty: A new political focus for Lake Tahoe

Article Abstract:

Lake Tahoe has become tarnished by dust and erosion from people, traffic and urbanization. However high level politicians in California and Nevada are focusing on the seriousness of the the threat to the lake and there are promises to spend $908 million during the next 10 years on an Environmental Improvement Program (EIP) at Lake Tahoe Basin. Many of the pollution problems could be improved, if not stopped altogether.

Environmental aspects, Lake Tahoe

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Bringing life to the economy

Article Abstract:

Delaware is building partnerships in the biotechnology sector to meet the state's growing economic needs. The creation of the Delaware Biotechnology Institute in 1999 under the Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research has spurred growth in the industry and created 15,000 new jobs. The institute's accomplishments and the partnership's impact on the state's economy are discussed.

Drugs, Delaware, Economic aspects, Biotechnology industry, Biotechnology industries

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