"the R.E. Dept at Penn came to the decision to buy property they apparently now say they can't justify application- or dollar-wise. Oh, yes. Economic rent seeking."
It is economic rent seeking. The local process I see to accomplish these goals is the creation of "iron triangles" or subgovernments. I think the "iron triangle" concept explains the relationships being created between the local special interests and city agencies as well as the use of civic associations. It's the expedient method (what some at Penn would call the corporate model for community engagement) to reach the goals of rent seeking by shortchanging common citizens and democratic processes. I found the following guidance for policymakers: Guidance for Policymakers. Ideally, policymakers are guided by core principles. Four examples follow. 1.. Politicians and public servants are accountable to the public. 2.. Elites, in politics and the private sector, do not have the right to pursue their interests without constraints. 3.. Government bureaucratic and decision processes must be open, accessible, and transparent, as well as being responsive to public concerns. 4.. Individuals and communities affected by projects have the right to information regarding proposed developments; the right to challenge the need for, and the design of, projects; and the right to be involved in planning and decision-making processes. ----- Original Message ----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: UnivCity@list.purple.com Sent: Sunday, February 17, 2008 12:08 PM Subject: [UC] A pause in the debate for an important, if trashy, announcement Now, a brief pause in the one-sided debate (everybody "against," nobody "for") Lussenhop's Folly, to bring you an important announcement. Monday is Presidents day. No trash pickup -- and it will be one day late the rest of the week. Also, no mail, banks are closed, etc. All right. Back to the debate. Where were we... I believe it was at Esaul Sanchez' mendacity about Penn neither having any appropriate uses not enough money to fix up the property it bought at 400 S 40th. One wonders how the Nobel Laureates in the R.E. Dept at Penn came to the decision to buy property they apparently now say they can't justify application- or dollar-wise. Oh, yes. Economic rent seeking. Left of Sam Rappaport and apparently further so of Ed Datz and Craig Carnaroli, Alan Krigman ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Delicious ideas to please the pickiest eaters. Watch the video on AOL Living. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.20.7/1283 - Release Date: 2/16/2008 2:16 PM
