Stimulating faculty to use computers

A program of workshops funded by a matching grant from the California Society of Certified Public Accountants proved to be an effective stimulus to faculty to better utilize computers in the classroom, in research, and for administrative chores.     

Is the financial system to blame for “low”UK investment?

The sluggishness of capital spending over the recovery has reinvigorated the debate over UK investment performance. It has frequently been alleged that the UK financial system holds back investment, while the institutions of continental European countries – particularly Germany – are more supportive of long-term spending by companies. In this article, Harold Rose examines the theoretical and factual basis for this line of argument. He warns policy-makers against acting to promote investment on the basis of arguments which are either not securely founded or which are directly contradicted by the evidence.