Posts by C Maher
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Crazy that Gov Pillen needed to call up National Guard for this…
Great time presenting work at SeoulTech University
Looking forward to going back to Korea. Appreciate invite by SeoulTech
19 capstone presentations in one afternoon. Great work and congratulations to our soon to be graduates!
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We need a better understanding of the management of federal grants at the local level. Austin Aldag provides findings regarding this in "Local Management of Federal Grants: Determinants of Awards and Government Capacity." doi.org/10.59469/pfj...
I’d laugh if I didn’t own one.
Hey, when did Idaho take over Omaha, NE??
Cannot ignore the fact that while US autos are getting bigger and bigger, the roads and parking in many European, Japanese and Korean roads/cities are not conducive for such autos
Living best life
"Local Management of Federal Grants: Determinants of Awards and Government Capacity" by Austin Aldag answers the question: How do local governments manage federal grant funds, and what policy changes do practitioners desire? doi.org/10.59469/pfj...
Someone is living his best life
With some form of quid pro quo
Niskanen refers to bureaucracy as the Leviathan. The assumption as that laws/institutions were needed to "control" the bureaucracy - acts of Congress - but apparently a more simple solution is to empower an unelected person and vengeful President whilst Congress does nothing.
"What Does the Public Really Want to Know About Public Finance?: It’s Not Crystal Clear, but the Public Wants Profit!" by Kip Murray & Cathy Landry, uses public record requests data to better understand the general public's interest in public finance. doi.org/10.59469/pfj...
Definitely a Monday
Absolutely right. While simplistic, I’ve learned that there are 2 types who run for office, those who love the game and those who want to affect policy. Too few care about the institutions or effective policy
My exact sentiments
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Scrunched ears kitty
Finding cool cat while traveling in Nagano
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