low yield :)

[marqucha]

http://www.theonion.com/3937/top_story.html

 

[SagaLore]

The irony is that I think some of that article makes some fiscal sense.

 

[marqucha]

Originally posted by: SagaLore
The irony is that I think some of that article makes some fiscal sense.

 

[Aharami]

too long to read. gotta do work

 

[guyver01]

"We need a winning business model, something that after-school art workshops and inner-city basketball programs simply do not offer."

hehehe


Carpenter noted that not all investments in America's youth are low-yield, pointing to several youth-targeted efforts in the private sector that have generated immense returns.
"Coca-Cola and Microsoft," Carpenter said. "Both organizations have done very well in the youth market. Coke markets their beverages largely to children and young adults, showing steady gains. And Microsoft, maker of the X-Box, has increased profits and beat earnings expectations in each of the past eight quarters. The federal government has a lot to learn from these businesses."


if they really wanted to make a good 'article'.. they'd talk about big tobacco's marketing towards youth


In addition, Paige said Republican leaders are investing record levels of federal money in support of President Bush's No Child Left Behind program, which calls for expanded testing, higher-quality teachers, and greater achievement among students, particularly those in poor districts.

"Testing is exactly the sort of research the government should do before making spending decisions," Paige said. "How else will we know which individuals are sound investments and which are likely to waste our time and money?"