This paper analyzes the patterns of public sector construction expenditure in the United States for the 1957-85 period. Expenditure trends of six categories of public works are analyzed at three regional scales. Demand and supply factors influencing capital expenditures are briefly interpreted.

This paper focuses on the labor force participation and earnings of the working age disabled in the United States, as they vary by gender, age, and minority status. Expenditure on public and private sector programs targeted to persons with disabilities exceed $100 billion for approximately 8m...