LBJ Journal publishes ninth issue

Like previous issues, this year's Journal presents a variety of perspectives on public policy, but the articles all touch on the interplay between government and the people.

"One lesson is clear," the managing editors write in the opening of the book, "increased participation at all levels of society . . . makes for better outcomes."

This year's "Practitioner's Corner" is by Susan Martin, executive director of the U.S. Commission on Immigration Reform, who worked closely with Barbara Jordan when she served as commission chair. The article examines the implications of the immigration legislation recently passed by Congress and admonishes federal policymakers to remember that they are dealing with individuals when they create their policies.

The lead student article, "Urban Revitalization and the Franchise Myth," is by Corinna Nicolaou. The article argues against the use of franchises to bring about economic development in inner cities.

Other articles are "Alternative Dispute Resolution: Approaches for Public Policy" by Kim Mae Van Winkle; "Dallas Divided: Race, Power and Public Housing" by Gina Briley; "The Vision for a Village: African-American Churches as Partners in Redevelopment" by Christine Quigley; "Intellectual Property Rights: Cure for Cultural Appropriation?" by Jordan Erdos; "Private Money for Public Policy: Independent Foundations and Health Care" by Craig Wacker; "Fiscal Incentives and the Economic Development Game" by Brian Siegel; and "Leadership: A Personal Experience" by Anjum Khurshid.

The Journal also includes a list of LBJ School theses and professional reports completed in 1996 as well as an index of past articles.

This year's managing editors are Abigail Cramer and Shreedhar Kanetkar; associate editors are Kierstan Gordon, Bob Hall, Sarah Kihneman, Mimi Scheffler, and Andrea Venezia.

The Journal can also be viewed on the World Wide Web.