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Academic and Athletic Budgets in Division I Universities are Upside Down

There’s a saying that “budgets reflect your values.” While I enjoy college athletics the following chart appears to reflect a system with some values turned upside down. The Knight Commission has written an excellent report, “Restoring the Balance: Dollars, Values, … Continue reading

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Income, the Earned Income Tax Credit and Infant Health

One of the central components of the safety net in the U.S. is the Earned Income Tax Credit. In some states the EITC is under attack with a goal to scale back or eliminate the benefit for the working poor, … Continue reading

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