The Funding of Social Knowledge Production and Application A Survey of Federal Agencies (1978) / Chapter Skim
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In fiscal 1977, HUD was the seventh-largest departmental funder of social knowledge production and application activities in the federal government. The initial R&D emphasis of HUD was more technological than social.
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The policy formulation demonstrations -- the housing allowance TABLE 12-1 Department of Housing and Urban Development Social Knowledge Production and Application Activities (Smillions) Fiscal 1975 Fiscal 1976 Fiscal Activity 1977 Knowledge production Research 6.9 9.9 14.6 (12.9)
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No social knowledge production and application activities are supported by HUD outside the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Policy Development and Research; however, the office frequently works closely with other offices within HUD. The community development and growth program is coordinated with the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development, and community development research is also coordinated with the New Communities Development Corporation.
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Knowledge Production Activities Knowledge Application Activities Policy Policy Formula- Program General Implemen- DevelopFiscal Re- tion Dem- Evalu- Purpose tation Dem- ment of DissemYear search onstrations ation Statistics Total onstrations Materials ination Total TOTAL 1975 6.927 18.828 2.539 8.592 36.886 7.271 1.398 8.343 17.012 53.898 1976 9.897 18.890 3.641 11.242 43.670 6.823 2.568 4.964 14.355 58.025 1977 14.618 19.377 4.042 11.273 49.310 9.383 3.743 5.951 19.077 68.387
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In carrying out its wide responsibilities, the office has the following responsibilities: o developing, planning, executing, and evaluating HUD'S research and demonstration programs; o disseminating HUD research results; and TABLE 12-3 Office of Policy Development and Research (fiscal 1977, $millions) Total Obligations for Social Knowledge Production Topic and Application Community development 11.9 Housing 31.0 Product dissemination and 0.7 transfer Program evaluation 4.0 State and local government 9.5 Statistics 11.3 TOTAL 68.4
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Knowledge Production Activities Knowledge Application Activities Policy Policy Formula- Program Genera) Implemen- DevelopRscal Re- tion Dem- Evalu- Purpose tation Dem- ment of DissemYear search onstrations ation Statistics Total onstrations Materials ination Total TOTAL 1975 3.105 1417 4.322 2.464 1.144 3.608 7.930 1976 3.346 877 4.223 3.518 785 4.303 8.526 1977 5.831 876 6.707 4.392 m 5.192 11.894 The Community Development and Management Division and the Community Conservation Research Division support activities on community development, the second-largest topic of concern to the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Policy Development and Research.
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Research is being undertaken to examine the specific sectors that have a major impact on the process of neighborhood decline: insurers, appraisers, lenders, real estate brokers, and managers. Revitalization of Blighted Neighborhoods is directed at providing communities with needed information about effective revitalization efforts that can be used in the development of local policies and programs under the Community Development Block Grant Program.
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Knowledge Production Activities Knowledge Application Activities Policy Policy Formula- Program General Implemen- DevelopFiscal Re- tion Dem- Evalu- Purpose tation Dem- ment of DissemYear search onstrations ation Statistics Total onstrations Materials ination Total TOTAL 1975 2.759 17.091 19.850 4.807 564 241 5.612 25.462 1976 5.321 17.408 22,729 3.305 1.335 326 4.966 27.695 1977 6355 17.461 24.316 4.991 1.637 100 6.728 31.044
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Housing Markets and Consumer Education The program examines the housing market and develops ways to improve consumer housing choice. IMPROVING SAFETY AND STANDARDS Research in this program area is concerned with achieving safer homes and developing standards that reduce the life, health, and financial risks to occupants and building owners.
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An analysis of home improvement lending practices has also been conducted. Policy Formulation Demonstrations The dominant policy formulation demonstration on housing is the Experimental Housing Allowance Program (EHAP)
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Information collected from this experiment is being analyzed in terms of four major administrative processes: enrollment, payment operation and controls, participant services, and overall management. Policy Implementation Demonstrations In contrast to policy formulation demonstrations, which seek to develop new knowledge, policy implementation demonstrations serve to "show off" new methods of delivery in the hope that appropriate local agencies will implement these programs.
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Knowledge Production Activities Knowledge Application Activities Policy Policy Formula- Program General Implemen- DevelopFiscal Re- tion Dem- Evalu- Purpose tation Dem- ment of DissemYear search onstrations ation Statistics Total onsirations Materials ination Total TOTAL 1975 216 216 218 218 434 1976 493 493 493 \4m 653 653 653 The Product Dissemination and Transfer Division is concerned with the dissemination and transfer activities of the Office of Policy Development and Research. Its purpose is to ensure greater use of HUDsponsored research results by state and local government, the building industry, and others whose responsibilities affect the quality of the urban environment.
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Program Evaluation The two areas of program evaluation are described below. EVALUATION OF POLICY DEVELOPMENT AND RESEARCH ACTIVITIES ThJS program is concerned with evaluating the research, demonstration, and data collection activities of the Office of Assistant Secretary for Policy Development and Research to ensure that they are both effectively managed and cost-effective.
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Knowledge Production Activities Knowledge Application Activities Policy Policy Formula- Program General Impkmen- DevelopFiscal Re- tion Dem- Evalu- Purpose tation Dem- ment of DissemYear search onstrations ation Statistics Total onstrations Materials ination Total TOTAL 1975 M7 520 1.367 834 6.740 7J74 8.941 1976 1.230 605 1.835 1.233 3.360 4.593 6.428 1977 1.932 1.040 2.972 2.106 4.398 6.504 9.476 The state and local government program, which is conducted entirely by the Division of Community Development and Management, aims to improve the capabilities of state and local governments and the delivery of public services. Since local governments have much responsibility in setting priorities and shaping programs in response to specific local needs, they require new and greater analytical capabilities.
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TAXATION MECHANISMS This research program studies the capacity of local governments to generate revenue equitably and efficiently and to manage funds received. Research is conducted on the use of taxes in implementing community development strategies.
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LAND USE CONTROL TECHNIQUES Materials have been developed to assist state and local government officials in using land guidance techniques. IMPROVED PUBLIC SERVICE DELIVERY METHODS A handbook On ductivity was funded that presents information on various aspects of government productivity improvement to assist local government managers and analysts.
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Knowledge Production Activities Knowledge Application Activities Policy Policy Formula- Program General Implemen- DevelopFiscal Re- tion Dem- Evalu- Purpose tation Dem- ment of DissemYear search onstrations ation Statistics Total onstration s Materials ination Total TOTAL 1975 8.592 8.592 8.592 1976 1 1 .242 1 1 .242 11.242 1977 1 1 .273 11.273 11.273 The Office of Economic Affairs is responsible for collecting general purpose statistics on housing for HUD. These statistics provide comprehensive information on the status of the existing housing stock; the location, volume, characteristics, and price of new housing in the United States; and the level of residential construction loans and permanent financing.
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The following reports have been based on the survey: General Housing Characteristics; Indicators of Housing and Neighborhood Quality; Financial Characteristics of the Housing Inventory; and Housing Characteristics of Recent Movers. OTHER CONTINUING DATA SERIES The data series provide continuing information on the production and marketing of housing of all types and on mortgage lending and commitment activities.
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