The fiasco of the 2000 US presidential election and the uproar that ensued with the millions of dollars in legal costs for both sides point to serious problems in the election process. No reputable company would tolerate such mishaps or could hope to survive such turmoil. Governments, however,...

There has been a public outcry in recent years for better accountability of resources consumed for higher education. Legislators in various states have responded with performance criteria and mandates for accountability. It is hoped that through such measures, universities will become better...