Fearn, Robert M.
Overview
| Works: | 23 works in 49 publications in 2 languages and 457 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Academic theses Anecdotes |
| Roles: | Author |
| Classifications: | HD4901, 331 |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works by
Robert M Fearn
Labor economics : the emerging synthesis by
Robert M Fearn(
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12 editions published between 1980 and 1981 in 3 languages and held by 319 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
12 editions published between 1980 and 1981 in 3 languages and held by 319 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An evaluation of the program for reducing the workweek in the USSR by
Robert M Fearn(
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2 editions published in 1961 in English and held by 49 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
2 editions published in 1961 in English and held by 49 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Employment and wage changes in North Carolina by
Robert M Fearn(
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2 editions published in 1980 in English and held by 19 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
2 editions published in 1980 in English and held by 19 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Average annual money earnings of wageworkers in Soviet industry, 1928-61 by
United States(
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1 edition published in 1963 in English and held by 11 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
1 edition published in 1963 in English and held by 11 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Average annual money earnings of wageworkers in Soviet industry, 1928-61 by
Robert M Fearn(
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1 edition published in 1963 in English and held by 11 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
1 edition published in 1963 in English and held by 11 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Labor force and school participation of teenagers by
Robert M Fearn(
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7 editions published in 1968 in English and Undetermined and held by 8 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
7 editions published in 1968 in English and Undetermined and held by 8 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An economist's view of planning problems in community college systems by
Robert M Fearn(
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2 editions published in 1970 in English and held by 8 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
What is most important in an investment plan is not the cost of the investment, but the relationship of benefits to costs--the internal rate of return. Without an overall plan intended to reflect the relative size of benefit flows, there will be a strong tendency for costs to dominate the system. Highly skilled administrators who succeed in "keeping costs down" are often lauded for this, while leading them to expand programs with low rates of return at the expense of those with higher rates. To avoid substantial opportunity losses imposed on society and students, community colleges need to examine their planning approaches to avoid these gross errors, to bring the system closer to maximizing benefits to society and students
2 editions published in 1970 in English and held by 8 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
What is most important in an investment plan is not the cost of the investment, but the relationship of benefits to costs--the internal rate of return. Without an overall plan intended to reflect the relative size of benefit flows, there will be a strong tendency for costs to dominate the system. Highly skilled administrators who succeed in "keeping costs down" are often lauded for this, while leading them to expand programs with low rates of return at the expense of those with higher rates. To avoid substantial opportunity losses imposed on society and students, community colleges need to examine their planning approaches to avoid these gross errors, to bring the system closer to maximizing benefits to society and students
An evaluation of the program for reducing the workweek in the U.S.S.R by
United States(
Book
)
4 editions published between 1961 and 1978 in English and held by 6 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
4 editions published between 1961 and 1978 in English and held by 6 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Minimum wages and unemployment of teenagers by
J. E Easley(
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3 editions published in 1970 in English and held by 3 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
3 editions published in 1970 in English and held by 3 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An evaluation of the Soviet wage program 1956-62 by
United States(
Book
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1 edition published in 1963 in English and held by 3 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
1 edition published in 1963 in English and held by 3 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Average annual money earnings of wage-workers in Soviet industry, 1928-61 by
Robert M Fearn(
Book
)
1 edition published in 1978 in English and held by 2 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
1 edition published in 1978 in English and held by 2 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Labor markets, incentives, and occupational education by
Robert M Fearn(
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1 edition published in 1969 in English and held by 2 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
1 edition published in 1969 in English and held by 2 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An evaluation of the Soviet wage reform, 1956-62 by
United States(
Book
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1 edition published in 1978 in English and held by 2 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
1 edition published in 1978 in English and held by 2 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Arab Economies in a Changing World by
Robert M Fearn(
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1 edition published in 2009 in English and held by 2 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
1 edition published in 2009 in English and held by 2 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Human capital determinants of structural unemployment by
Robert M Fearn(
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2 editions published in 1973 in English and held by 2 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
2 editions published in 1973 in English and held by 2 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Calamity and Reform in China by
Robert M Fearn(
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1 edition published in 1996 in English and held by 2 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
1 edition published in 1996 in English and held by 2 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Labor Markets, Incentives and Occupational Education. Center Research Monograph No. 3 by
Robert M Fearn(
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1 edition published in 1969 in English and held by 2 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Although the major factors determining curriculum mix are known, little has been done to measure the relative importance of each factor. Using the data gathered by questionnaire from North Carolina community colleges and technical institutes, this study tested the hypotheses that local labor market structures influence curricular offerings, and that budgetary allocation procedures within the educational system create internal monetary incentives which affect curricular offerings. Least squares regression analysis indicated that curricular offerings were positively related to absolute size of the "using" industry but negatively related to its relative size. Data received from the North Carolina Department of Community Colleges confirmed the second hypothesis, that curriculum mix is affected by the local administrators' budgetary allocations. This can result in a drift in curriculum away from optimality toward a position more "profitable" to the local administrator in terms of budgetary considerations. (Bh)
1 edition published in 1969 in English and held by 2 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Although the major factors determining curriculum mix are known, little has been done to measure the relative importance of each factor. Using the data gathered by questionnaire from North Carolina community colleges and technical institutes, this study tested the hypotheses that local labor market structures influence curricular offerings, and that budgetary allocation procedures within the educational system create internal monetary incentives which affect curricular offerings. Least squares regression analysis indicated that curricular offerings were positively related to absolute size of the "using" industry but negatively related to its relative size. Data received from the North Carolina Department of Community Colleges confirmed the second hypothesis, that curriculum mix is affected by the local administrators' budgetary allocations. This can result in a drift in curriculum away from optimality toward a position more "profitable" to the local administrator in terms of budgetary considerations. (Bh)
It's academic : vignettes from an academic life by
Robert M Fearn(
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1 edition published in 1999 in English and held by 1 WorldCat member library worldwide
1 edition published in 1999 in English and held by 1 WorldCat member library worldwide
EMPLOYER-EMPLOYEE INTERACTION AND THE DURATION OF UNEMPLOYMENT by John T WARNER(
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1 edition published in 1980 in Undetermined and held by 1 WorldCat member library worldwide
1 edition published in 1980 in Undetermined and held by 1 WorldCat member library worldwide
An Economist's View of Planning Problems in Community College Systems. Occasional Paper No. 10 by
Robert M Fearn(
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1 edition published in 1970 in English and held by 1 WorldCat member library worldwide
Major factors that have led to the recent concern and heavy involvement in educational research and planning are: (1) society's resources are being used to finance educational activities; (2) the role of education in the economic growth; and (3) the increased recognition that the quantity of education influences the individual's level of income and, hence, the distribution of income among individuals. The concept of investment in human knowledge and skills, I.E., human capital, provides an important theoretical framework for discussing educational planning. Educational activities are viewed primarily as investment activities. The student is viewed as a demander of educational services and as a supplier of labor and human capital services in the employment market. The educational institution or organization is viewed as an open system operating in a national or in an international economy and society. The three major types of planning used to guide community college systems are: (1) the manpower requirements or "needs" approach, (2) the social demand approach, and (3) the benefit-cost or rate of return approach. The manpower requirements approach has been the most widely used. The benefit-cost or rate of return approach is particularly well suited for the analysis of occupational education at community colleges. Each of the planning approaches used by and available to the community college has substantial limitations, but the available methods can avoid gross errors and can bring the system closer to maximizing social benefits. (Db)
1 edition published in 1970 in English and held by 1 WorldCat member library worldwide
Major factors that have led to the recent concern and heavy involvement in educational research and planning are: (1) society's resources are being used to finance educational activities; (2) the role of education in the economic growth; and (3) the increased recognition that the quantity of education influences the individual's level of income and, hence, the distribution of income among individuals. The concept of investment in human knowledge and skills, I.E., human capital, provides an important theoretical framework for discussing educational planning. Educational activities are viewed primarily as investment activities. The student is viewed as a demander of educational services and as a supplier of labor and human capital services in the employment market. The educational institution or organization is viewed as an open system operating in a national or in an international economy and society. The three major types of planning used to guide community college systems are: (1) the manpower requirements or "needs" approach, (2) the social demand approach, and (3) the benefit-cost or rate of return approach. The manpower requirements approach has been the most widely used. The benefit-cost or rate of return approach is particularly well suited for the analysis of occupational education at community colleges. Each of the planning approaches used by and available to the community college has substantial limitations, but the available methods can avoid gross errors and can bring the system closer to maximizing social benefits. (Db)
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Related Identities
- United States Central Intelligence Agency
- United States Central Intelligence Agency Office of Research and Reports
- Stone, Paul S.
- Allen, Steven G.
- Ihnen, Loren A.
- North Carolina State University Center for Occupational Education
- SpringerLink (Online service)
- North Carolina State Univ., Raleigh. Center for Occupational Education
- Easley, J. E. (James E.) Author
- United States Department of Labor Manpower Administration
Associated Subjects
College teachers Education, Higher Educational planning--Economic aspects Hours of labor Human capital Labor economics Labor supply Minority youth--Employment Municipal universities and colleges--Planning North Carolina North Carolina State University Russia School attendance Soviet Union Student activities Teenagers--Employment Unemployed Unemployment United States Universities and colleges Vocational education Wages Working class Youth--Employment