A brief history of Amtrak -- The failure of Amtrak reform efforts -- Amtrak's present condition -- Myths about the value of Amtrak -- Fallacies about the cost of Amtrak -- Defending against terrorism : can Amtrak do the job? -- Escape from Amtrak : state and local governments -- Passenger...

A summary of public policy support for renewable energy in electricity generation -- Problems afflicting renewable energy in electricity generation -- Central rationales for policy support for renewables : a review -- Some implications of the outlook for the natural gas market