books by Titus Galama (impediments developing technology)

books by Titus Galama

books:

Fault Lines in China's Economic Terrain
Charles Jr. Wolf, Tora K. Bikson, ...

RAND Corporation, 2003

What are the major challenges, fault lines, and potential adversities (these terms are used synonymously), that China's economic development will encounter over the next decade? How severely will China's overall economic performance be affected if these adversities occur separately or in clusters? This book addresses these key questions. China has confronted in the past two decades five of the eight fault lines that the authors consider ...

Cuba After Castro: Legacies, Challenges, and Impediments
Edward Gonzalez, Titus Galama, ...

RAND Corporation, 2004

Cuba is nearing the end of the Castro era. When that end arrives, the government that succeeds Fidel Castro, as well as the Cuban people themselves, will need answers to the following questions: How is Castro's more than four-decade rule likely to affect a post-Castro Cuba? What are the political, social, and economic challenges that Cuba will have to confront? What are the impediments that will need to be surmounted if Cuba is to develop ...

Perspectives on U.S. Competitiveness in Science and Technology (Rand Conference Proceedings)
James Hosek, Titus Galama

Rand Publishing, 2007

Is the United States in danger of losing its competitive edge in science and technology (S&T)? In response to this concern, the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness asked RAND to convene a meeting to review evidence presented by experts from academia, government, and the private sector. The resulting papers provide a partial survey of the facts, challenges, and questions posed by the potential erosion of U.S. S&T capability.

U.S. Competitiveness in Science and Technology
James Hosek, Titus Galama

Rand Publishing, 2008

Is the United States in danger of losing its competitive edge in science and technology? This volume reviews the arguments surrounding this issue and contrasts them with relevant data, including trends in research and development investment; information on the size, composition, and pay of the U.S. science and engineering workforce; and domestic and international education statistics. The authors conclude with recommendations for policymakers.

Developing a School Finance System for K12 Reform in Qatar
Cassandra M. Guarino, Titus Galama, ...

Rand Publishing, 2009

Reform-minded leaders of Qatar, who have embarked on a sweeping reform of their nation's education system, asked RAND to evaluate their education finance system and offer suggestions for improvements. The authors analyze the system's evolution and resource allocation patterns between 2004 and 2006 and develop analytic tools for performing the evaluation, including a framework that allows assessment of the system in light of six main objectives.