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This book illustrates the unique systemic approach of the Ingers who are well-known teachers and co-founders of the Family Studies Institute in Portland, Oregon. Their work combines elements of the reflective team approach with a model of co-therapy. It is a fresh and innovative application of systemic thinking to the field of family therapy. The book consists of a full-length description of one family consultation with detailed commentary on the process of the interview provided by the Ingers. The theoretical basis of their model is a carefully explained and the interview itself is discussed

Force planning decision-making requires an understanding and integration of economic and political factors whose complexities may eclipse those of the mechanics of the budget.

THIS PAPER CONSIDERS TYPES OF BUDGETARY AND ADMINISTRATIVE RULES THAT HAVE BEEN PROPOSED AS MEASURES TO RESTRAIN THE UNDUE INFLUENCE OF SPECIAL-INTEREST GROUPS. THE PRIMARY OBJECTIVE IS TO ESTIMATE THE IMPACT OF SUCH CONSTITUTIONAL CHANGES ON THE LEVEL OF GOVERNMENT SPENDING AT THE STATE AND LOCAL LEVEL. THIS IS DONE BY INTRODUCING INSTITUTIONAL CONTROL VARIABLES INTO AN EMPIRICAL MODEL OF GOVERNMENTAL SPENDING.

This paper shows another difference among tariffs, import quotas and voluntary export restraints in their economic effects. A country may or may not experience immiserizing growth in the presence of a trade restriction. The outcome depends on whether the country restricts its trade with tariffs, import quotas or voluntary export restraints. Immiserizing growth never arises in the presence of import quotas. However, immiserizing growth can arise in the presence of tariffs and voluntary export restraints. The offer curve approach is used in this study.