Financial Accounting Books: Sprawl Costs or Wills Trusts and Estates

Sprawl Costs: Economic Impacts of Unchecked Development

Author: Robert Burchell

The environmental impacts of sprawling development have been well documented, but few comprehensive studies have examined its economic costs. In 1996, a team of experts undertook a multi-year study designed to provide quantitative measures of the costs and benefits of different forms of growth. Sprawl Costs presents a concise and readable summary of the results of that study.

The authors analyze the extent of sprawl, define an alternative, more compact form of growth, project the magnitude and location of future growth, and compare what the total costs of those two forms of growth would be if each was applied throughout the nation. They analyze the likely effects of continued sprawl, consider policy options, and discuss examples of how more compact growth would compare with sprawl in particular regions. Finally, they evaluate whether compact growth is likely to produce the benefits claimed by its advocates.

The book represents a comprehensive and objective analysis of the costs and benefits of different approaches to growth, and gives decision-makers and others concerned with planning and land use realistic and useful data on the implications of various options and policies.

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Wills, Trusts, and Estates: Essential Terms and Concepts

Author: Mark Reutlinger

The Second Edition of this popular study guide contains all of the entries and examples — as well as the Master Word List — which made it so successful in its first edition. In addition, it includes complete references to the Uniform Probate Code, including explanations of the Code's most recent changes and a comprehensive UPC table for cross—references. Now, teachers who either emphasize or only touch on the UPC can be assured that if there is a UPC section relevant to any term or concept in the book, it will be referred to by section number and, where appropriate, summarized in the pertinent entry.

Thorough coverage in an efficient format...This succinct but substantive overview presents:

—lucid explanations of essential terms, concepts, and doctrines

—helpful examples that clarify important concepts

—diagrams and charts to supplement the text

Revised, strengthened, and improved... A number of changes have been made to further maximize the accessibility of the material including:

—new entries reflecting those terms and concepts that have become essential to the subject of estates and trusts in the last few years such as:

—Supplemental (or Special Needs Trust)

—The Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care

—Uniform Statutory Rule Against Perpetuities

—a Uniform Probate Code Table that shows where each reference to the Code can be found

—the first sentence of each definition is now italicized for greater convenience

In short, this respected quick—reference work has become even more conmprehensive and useful without sacrificing the basic structure and teachers alike.You can recommend this book with confidence, knowing your students are getting a high—quality reference that compliments your other course materials.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements

About This Book and How to Use It

Preface

PART I: ESTATES

Chapter 1: In General: Sources of the Law