Since the modern wave of lotteries began over twenty-five years ago in New Hampshire, state-operated lotteries have become an area of tremendous growth for public sector financing. Gambling taxes of all kinds have been steadily increasing, and thirty-three states are now operating lotteries. In this work, Mary Borg, Paul Mason, and Stephen Shapiro examine the economic impact and consequences of state lotteries, focusing specifically on the efficiency and equity of state government revenue and expenditure policy.
The study begins with an overview of statistical information characterizing the nation's lotteries, and a review of the scholarly literature concerning lotteries and the economic evaluation of the lottery tax. A pair of chapters then explore the equity and efficiency of lotteries. The equity issues are addressed by considering the budgetary impact of the lottery in Illinois and Florida, while the efficiency issues focus on the six education-supporting lottery states, covering such topics as whether taxes are allocated to designated recipients and are efficiently administered. Subsequent chapters detail the effect of lottery taxes on other sources of state tax revenue, and the issue of whether money spent on lottery tickets comes at the expense of necessities or alternative expenditures. A final chapter offers policy prescriptions that could enhance efficiency and equity, as well as a discussion of whether lotteries should be discontinued. This volume will be an important resource for scholars and policy makers in economics, state and local government, and public administration, and a valuable addition to both public and academic libraries.

The Economic Consequences of State Lotteries

Business & Money

Mason, Paul

Borg, Mary

Shapiro, Stephen L.

Economics

Praeger

To many, the task of writing about one's life seems daunting and difficult. Where does one begin? What stories will inspire your children and grandchildren, and which will simply amuse them? "Writing Your Life: A Guide to Writing Autobiographies" breaks down the barriers of personal narrative with an easy-to-follow guide that includes thought-provoking questions, encouraging suggestions, memory-jogging activities, tips for writing, advice on publishing one's stories in print and online, and examples of ordinary people's writing. Having already helped thousands write their life stories, this second edition of "Writing Your Life" is sure to help today's generations preserve their memories and wisdom for many generations to come.

Writing Your Life

Reference

Words, Language & Grammar

Routledge

Maintaining sensitivity toward both privacy and family situations in today’s world, these activities encourage young people to write about what they know best—themselves.

Writing Your Life: Autobiographical Writing Activities for Young People

Biographies & Memoirs

Prufrock Press

Primary sources from the 20th century—photographs, letters, telegrams, newspaper articles, and oral histories—introduce students to the stories of real people as they analyze, observe, and draw conclusions about U.S. history.

Go to the Source: Discovering 20th Century US History Through Colorado Documents

Children's Books

Virden, William

History

Prufrock Press, Inc.

Make Colorado history more interesting to your students with this hands-on activity book that is packed with 48 pages of information. With "My Colorado," students write, color, complete challenging games, create, analyze, practice their critical thinking skills, and more. Best of all, students learn to make connections between the past and their own lives in present-day Colorado. Use "My Colorado" as a supplement to your existing Colorado textbooks. Or use "My Colorado" as your basic text and your other books as resource materials! "My Colorado" addresses fourth-grade geography, history, and earth science content standards. It includes the many diverse groups that have contributed to Colorado's state history. Unlike so many textbooks that skip over the last 100 years, "My Colorado" also remembers to connect history with present-day Colorado.

My Colorado

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