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In this thesis, I examine the role social development plays in the successes and failures of Washington Consensustype neoliberal economic growth strategies throughout Latin America, as well as the effects of growth on levels of political violence in the region. I also analyze the role of targeted social spending in legitimizing the implementation of structural adjustment programs across all regime types. Finally, I use a discriminate analysis to divide the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean into two distinct geographic and economic subregions where separate development strategies can be optimized. I perform a Varimax rotated factor analysis on the universe of data and on two subregions to determine those prospective constraints most closely associated with growth potential throughout Latin America. Next, I perform an Ordinary Least Squares regression on 17 Latin American and Caribbean Countries (19702000) to determine the influence of targeted social spending on the implementation of structural adjustment programs and another to determine the influence of economic growth and inequality on levels of political violence in Latin America (19962008). Finally, I use a discriminate analysis to challenge the World Economic Forum classifications of several Latin American countries, therefore providing better targeted development strategy recommendations in each.

In this thesis, I examine the role social development plays in the successes and failures of Washington Consensustype neoliberal economic growth strategies throughout Latin America, as well as the effects of growth on levels of political violence in the region. I also analyze the role of targeted social spending in legitimizing the implementation of structural adjustment programs across all regime types. Finally, I use a discriminate analysis to divide the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean into two distinct geographic and economic subregions where separate development strategies can be optimized. I perform a Varimax rotated factor analysis on the universe of data and on two subregions to determine those prospective constraints most closely associated with growth potential throughout Latin America. Next, I perform an Ordinary Least Squares regression on 17 Latin American and Caribbean Countries (19702000) to determine the influence of targeted social spending on the implementation of structural adjustment programs and another to determine the influence of economic growth and inequality on levels of political violence in Latin America (19962008). Finally, I use a discriminate analysis to challenge the World Economic Forum classifications of several Latin American countries, therefore providing better targeted development strategy recommendations in each.

In this thesis, I examine the role that social development plays in the successes and failures of Washington Consensus-type neoliberal economic growth strategies throughout Latin America, as well as the effects of growth on levels of political violence in the region. I also analyze the role of targeted social spending in legitimizing the implementation of structural adjustment programs across all regime types. Finally, I use discriminate analysis to divide the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean into two distinct geographic and economic subregions where separate development strategies can be optimized. I perform a Varimax rotated factor analysis on the universe of data and on two subregions to determine those prospective constraints most closely associated with growth potential throughout Latin America. Next, I perform an Ordinary Least Squares regression on 17 Latin American and Caribbean Countries (1970-2000) to determine the influence of targeted social spending on the implementation of structural adjustment programs and another to determine the influence of economic growth and inequality on levels of political violence in Latin America (1996-2008). Finally, I use discriminate analysis to challenge the World Economic Forum classifications of several Latin American countries, thereby providing better targeted development strategy recommendations in each.

This paper applies the concepts of comprehensive security and risk analysis to the problem of building a new national consensus in support of our reoriented national security strategy. The paper starts with a review of comprehensive security and demonstrates its applicability to analysis of the full spectrum of American political, economic, and military objectives. After looking at some of the prerequisites for consensus and discussing the trends that work against it, the analysis turns to elements of the strategy where our ability to achieve a fundamental consensus is most at risk. The most significant general risk derives from newly revived domestic pressures for us to disengage ourselves from the rest of the world and turn more to solving our domestic problems. Such a policy orientation would be self defeating; analysis of U.S. interests worldwide, including particularly our dependence on gains from international trade, supports this holding. Recognizing, however, that domestic needs in fact have legitimate claims on the attention of our leadership and on our resources, the analysis indicates that these needs can best be met by a growing economy.

This paper applies the concepts of comprehensive security and risk analysis to the problem of building a new national consensus in support of our reoriented national security strategy. The paper starts with a review of comprehensive security and demonstrates its applicability to analysis of the full spectrum of American political, economic, and military objectives. After looking at some of the prerequisites for consensus and discussing the trends that work against it, the analysis turns to elements of the strategy where our ability to achieve a fundamental consensus is most at risk. The most significant general risk derives from newly revived domestic pressures for us to disengage ourselves from the rest of the world and turn more to solving our domestic problems. Such a policy orientation would be self defeating; analysis of U.S. interests worldwide, including particularly our dependence on gains from international trade, supports this holding. Recognizing, however, that domestic needs in fact have legitimate claims on the attention of our leadership and on our resources, the analysis indicates that these needs can best be met by a growing economy.

This paper applies the concepts of comprehensive security and risk analysis to the problem of building a new national consensus in support of our reoriented national security strategy. The paper starts with a review of comprehensive security and demonstrates its applicability to analysis of the full spectrum of American political, economic, and military objectives. After looking at some of the prerequisites for consensus and discussing the trends that work against it, the analysis turns to elements of the strategy where our ability to achieve a fundamental consensus is most at risk. The most significant general risk derives from newly revived domestic pressures for us to disengage ourselves from the rest of the world and turn more to solving our domestic problems. Such a policy orientation would be self defeating; analysis of U.S. interests worldwide, including particularly our dependence on gains from international trade, supports this holding. Recognizing, however, that domestic needs in fact have legitimate claims on the attention of our leadership and on our resources, the analysis indicates that these needs can best be met by a growing economy.

1Betty Wales, Freshman

By Margaret Warde

First published in 1904, Betty Wales Freshman is the first book in an 8 volume series that follows Betty and her classmates throughout college and beyond. It takes place at Harding in New England (NOT to be confused with the Arkansas university) based on the author's time at Smith College in Massachusetts. Some humour and frivolity ensue as well as interpersonal drama among Betty and her many peers. And of course, the usual fascination with basketball that tends to run the gamut in the bountiful supply of books about most boarding school girls. (The popularity of this series inspired product placement by a dressmakers company.) (Summary by Daryl Wor)

2Betty Wales, Freshman (version 2)

By Margaret Warde

Betty Wales begins her time at Harding College. Her freshman year entails many misadventures. Betty Wales was a popular novel series that inspired a popular line of clothing. Many dresses came with a free book. - Summary by thechapterbrook This recording was made from an edition bearing a 1904 copyright date, but includes a preface that is not in the edition on Project Gutenberg.

3Betty Wales, Sophomore

By Margaret Warde

Betty Wales returns to Harding College as a more knowledgeable sophomore living in the Belden House. Betty matures over the course of the year through many social escapades. - Summary by thechapterbrook

4Betty Wales, Junior

By Margaret Warde

Betty Wales returns to Harding for her Junior year. The year is full of new adventures, such as The Club of Merry Hearts and a focus on Georgia Ames. - Summary by thechapterbrook

5Betty Wales on the Campus

By Margaret Warde

The story combines elements of friendship, ambition, and exploration of responsibilities as Betty embarks on her journey in the context of academia and young adulthood. - Summary by Project Gutenberg

6Betty Wales on the Campus

By Margaret Warde

The story combines elements of friendship, ambition, and exploration of responsibilities as Betty embarks on her journey in the context of academia and young adulthood. - Summary by Project Gutenberg