In spite of its advantages over manual estimating methods,computer assisted estimating (CAE) lacks acceptance in the printingindustry today. Possible reasons for non-acceptance are: 1) the costof CAE, 2) CAE's lack of versatility, 3) printing manager's lackof knowledge on the subject of CAE...

This paper investigates the feasibility of measuring the efficacy of programs designed to move welfare recipients into jobs using administrative records on individual program participation linked with state records on individual earnings. Like many states, Missouri collects quarterly earnings...