Government

Pricing Carbon: The Birth of British Columbia’s Carbon Tax

Publication Date: April 14, 2016

In 2008, British Columbia became one of the few jurisdictions in the world to successfully implement a comprehensive carbon tax. The architect of the tax, Premier Gordon Campbell, championed the broad-based carbon tax that applied to nearly all...

Swine Flu Scare in America (B)

Publication Date: January 01, 1993

In 1976, the CDC received samples of an unknown pathogen from Fort Dix, a New Jersey Army training center. After extensive testing, it was discovered that the sample was swine flu, which had not been reported in persons "out of touch with pigs"...

Swine Flu Scare in America (A)

Publication Date: January 01, 1993

In 1976, the CDC received samples of an unknown pathogen from Fort Dix, a New Jersey Army training center. After extensive testing, it was discovered that the sample was swine flu, which had not been reported in persons "out of touch with pigs"...

Contracting to Replace the Challenger: Risks, Responsibilities, and Incentives

Publication Date: January 01, 1988

This case details the contractual negotiations surrounding a replacement for NASA's Challenger, which had exploded in 1986, killing all seven crew members. Despite government-wide budget cuts, as per the 1985 and 1987 Balanced Budget Act, NASA...

Middlesex County Jury System (Sequel)

Publication Date: January 01, 1986

Until the late 1970s, counties in much of the US summoned citizens to jury service for one-month terms. This meant that, for the most part, jurors had to attend court every working day for a given month. This system automatically exempted major...

Middlesex County Jury System

Publication Date: January 01, 1986

Until the late 1970s, counties in much of the US summoned citizens to jury service for one-month terms. This meant that, for the most part, jurors had to attend court every working day for a given month. This system automatically exempted major...

Iowa State Legislative Computer (C)

Publication Date: January 01, 1985

This case focuses on the Iowa State Legislature during the process of acquiring a $1 million computer system. The system was intended to handle bill processing, update the state's code of laws, and allow quick and efficient budget analysis. Part...

Iowa State Legislative Computer (B)

Publication Date: January 01, 1985

This case focuses on the Iowa State Legislature during the process of acquiring a $1 million computer system. The system was intended to handle bill processing, update the state's code of laws, and allow quick and efficient budget analysis. Part...

Iowa State Legislative Computer (A)

Publication Date: January 01, 1985

This case focuses on the Iowa State Legislature during the process of acquiring a $1 million computer system. The system was intended to handle bill processing, update the state's code of laws, and allow quick and efficient budget analysis. Part...

Cornwall County School District

Publication Date: January 02, 1985

In 1985, the school board of Cornwall County, New York, was confronted with the recurring issue of maintenance and cleanliness. There was tremendous variety between schools, some were well maintained while others remained covered in graffiti and...

Labor/Mgt Relations & Civil Service Reform Act

Publication Date: January 01, 1980

The Civil Service Reform Act, which was signed into law by President Carter in 1978, constituted the first comprehensive revision of the civil service system since its inception in 1883. The case examines the reorganization of a military base,...

Johnstown Department of Purchase

Publication Date: January 01, 1975

This case details the 1971 federal investigation into the Purchasing Department in Johnstown, a medium-sized industrial city in the Midwest. Prior to the investigation, there had been extensive restructuring of the city government after a series...