A guide for smart growth
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It is important to find ways of managing urban sprawl in the US that will improve the overall quality of life. These approaches must also revive cities and inner suburbs, as well as rural towns and counties that are suffering a loss of social services, employment and tax revenue. It is not necessary to restrict all growth, but communities must be empowered to plan effectively for their future. Each community's approach to planning will be determined by its specific requirements, which may include encouraging economic development, protecting farmland or avoiding traffic congestion.
Publication Name: Forum for Applied Research and Public Policy
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0887-8218
Year: 1999
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Corporate power in the Pacific Islands
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The rise of capitalism in the Pacific Islands has to contend with the resistance from the trade unions and environmental activists. The industrial and business ventures have not been able to realize their full potential due to the restraints imposed on them by the old economic structures. The inherent traditionalism of the state bureaucracy thwarts the modernisation plans of the leading corporations. The rigid economic policies of the government are a major deterrent to foreign investments.
Publication Name: Current Sociology
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 0011-3921
Year: 1995
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Calculating pie
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British supermarket giant Tesco did a little research on the dynamics of the pies and tarts it gives out to its customers after learning that shoppers were throwing them on each other instead of eating them. They found out that egg custard, strawberry and raspberry fruit tarts were the best pies to throw at other people.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 1999
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