Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Banking and Financial Services
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Category : Government publications
Languages : en
Pages : 184
Book Description
American Homeownership and Economic Opportunity Act of 2000
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Banking and Financial Services
Publisher:
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Category : Government publications
Languages : en
Pages : 184
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Publisher:
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Category : Government publications
Languages : en
Pages : 184
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Equality of Opportunity
Author: John E. Roemer
Publisher: Harvard University Press
ISBN: 0674042875
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
John Roemer points out that there are two views of equality of opportunity that are widely held today. The first, which he calls the nondiscrimination principle, states that in the competition for positions in society, individuals should be judged only on attributes relevant to the performance of the duties of the position in question. Attributes such as race or sex should not be taken into account. The second states that society should do what it can to level the playing field among persons who compete for positions, especially during their formative years, so that all those who have the relevant potential attributes can be considered. Common to both positions is that at some point the principle of equal opportunity holds individuals accountable for achievements of particular objectives, whether they be education, employment, health, or income. Roemer argues that there is consequently a "before" and an "after" in the notion of equality of opportunity: before the competition starts, opportunities must be equalized, by social intervention if need be; but after it begins, individuals are on their own. The different views of equal opportunity should be judged according to where they place the starting gate which separates "before" from "after." Roemer works out in a precise way how to determine the location of the starting gate in the different views.
Publisher: Harvard University Press
ISBN: 0674042875
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
John Roemer points out that there are two views of equality of opportunity that are widely held today. The first, which he calls the nondiscrimination principle, states that in the competition for positions in society, individuals should be judged only on attributes relevant to the performance of the duties of the position in question. Attributes such as race or sex should not be taken into account. The second states that society should do what it can to level the playing field among persons who compete for positions, especially during their formative years, so that all those who have the relevant potential attributes can be considered. Common to both positions is that at some point the principle of equal opportunity holds individuals accountable for achievements of particular objectives, whether they be education, employment, health, or income. Roemer argues that there is consequently a "before" and an "after" in the notion of equality of opportunity: before the competition starts, opportunities must be equalized, by social intervention if need be; but after it begins, individuals are on their own. The different views of equal opportunity should be judged according to where they place the starting gate which separates "before" from "after." Roemer works out in a precise way how to determine the location of the starting gate in the different views.
Opportunity
Author: Elmer Anderson Carter
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Category : African Americans
Languages : en
Pages : 422
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Publisher:
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Category : African Americans
Languages : en
Pages : 422
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Feminist Academics
Author: Louise Morley
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1135746710
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
This text explores questions of feminist interventions in academic institutions, covering both the structure and culture of such places and the social divisions between women.
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1135746710
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
This text explores questions of feminist interventions in academic institutions, covering both the structure and culture of such places and the social divisions between women.
Opportunity Monograph
Author: United States. Division of Vocational Education
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Category : People with disabilities
Languages : en
Pages : 828
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Category : People with disabilities
Languages : en
Pages : 828
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Creating an Opportunity Society
Author: Ron Haskins
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 0815703937
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 367
Book Description
Americans believe economic opportunity is as fundamental a right as life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. More concerned about a level playing field for all, they worry less about the growing income and wealth disparity in our country. Creating an Opportunity Society examines economic opportunity in the United States and explores how to create more of it, particularly for those on the bottom rungs of the economic ladder. Ron Haskins and Isabel Sawhill propose a concrete agenda for increasing opportunity that is cost effective, consistent with American values, and focuses on improving the lives of the young and the disadvantaged. They emphasize individual responsibility as an indispensable basis for successful policies and programs. The authors recommend a three-pronged approach to create more opportunity in America: • Increase education for children and youth at the preschool, K–12, and postsecondary levels • Encourage and support work among adults • Reduce the number of out-of-wedlock births while increasing the share of children reared by their married parents With concern for the federal deficit in mind, Haskins and Sawhill argue for reallocating existing resources, especially from the affluent elderly to disadvantaged children and their families. The authors are optimistic that a judicious use of the nation's resources can level the playing field and produce more opportunity for all. Creating an Opportunity Society offers the most complete summary available of the facts and the factors that contribute to economic opportunity. It looks at the poor, the middle class, and the rich, providing deep background data on how each group has fared in recent decades. Unfortunately, only the rich have made substantial progress, making this book a timely guide forward for anyone interested in what we can do as a society to improve the prospects for our less-advantaged families and fellow citizens.
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 0815703937
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 367
Book Description
Americans believe economic opportunity is as fundamental a right as life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. More concerned about a level playing field for all, they worry less about the growing income and wealth disparity in our country. Creating an Opportunity Society examines economic opportunity in the United States and explores how to create more of it, particularly for those on the bottom rungs of the economic ladder. Ron Haskins and Isabel Sawhill propose a concrete agenda for increasing opportunity that is cost effective, consistent with American values, and focuses on improving the lives of the young and the disadvantaged. They emphasize individual responsibility as an indispensable basis for successful policies and programs. The authors recommend a three-pronged approach to create more opportunity in America: • Increase education for children and youth at the preschool, K–12, and postsecondary levels • Encourage and support work among adults • Reduce the number of out-of-wedlock births while increasing the share of children reared by their married parents With concern for the federal deficit in mind, Haskins and Sawhill argue for reallocating existing resources, especially from the affluent elderly to disadvantaged children and their families. The authors are optimistic that a judicious use of the nation's resources can level the playing field and produce more opportunity for all. Creating an Opportunity Society offers the most complete summary available of the facts and the factors that contribute to economic opportunity. It looks at the poor, the middle class, and the rich, providing deep background data on how each group has fared in recent decades. Unfortunately, only the rich have made substantial progress, making this book a timely guide forward for anyone interested in what we can do as a society to improve the prospects for our less-advantaged families and fellow citizens.
Earnings and Working Opportunity in the Upholstery Weavers' Trade in 25 Plants in Philadelphia
Author: Anne Bezanson
Publisher:
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Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 168
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United States Official Postal Guide
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Category : Postal service
Languages : en
Pages : 980
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Category : Postal service
Languages : en
Pages : 980
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Successful Farming
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Category : Agriculture
Languages : en
Pages : 1004
Book Description
Includes various special sections or issues annually: 1968- Harvesting issue (usually no. 7 or 8); 1968- Crop planning issue (usually no. 12; title varies slightly); Machinery management issue (usually no. 2); 1970- Crop planting issue (usually no. 4; title varies slightly).
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Category : Agriculture
Languages : en
Pages : 1004
Book Description
Includes various special sections or issues annually: 1968- Harvesting issue (usually no. 7 or 8); 1968- Crop planning issue (usually no. 12; title varies slightly); Machinery management issue (usually no. 2); 1970- Crop planting issue (usually no. 4; title varies slightly).
A.E. Staley Manufacturing Company V. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Author:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 120
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Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 120
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