Pepperdine University School of Public Policy

Volume I - 2008

The mission of Pepperdine Policy Review is to publish the best scholarly research, innovative policy solutions, and insightful commentary that School of Public Policy students have to offer. This journal seeks to inform policy makers, academic researchers, and the general public of ideas that will help transform public policy debate in the U.S. and abroad. All articles are thoroughly reviewed by student editors and must meet rigorous academic standards.

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Message Message from the Editor Matthew C. Piccolo Articles Educating Citizens: Have We Kept the Founders’ Ideals for Higher Education? Hans Zeiger Is Going Yellow Really Going Green? A Cost-Benefit Analysis of Ethanol Production in America Michelle Isenhouer Mental Health Care in India: Prescribing the Right Policy Kimberly Meltzer Going All In: The Gamble of Globalization & European Economic Integration Lauren S. Koffs

Alumni Feature Standing Up for Charity: A Book Review of "Who Really Cares" by Arthur C. Brooks Alumnus Jeffrey M. Jones of the Hoover Institution Commentary Poking the Russian Bear: The European Missile Defense Shield Jeremy Anderson Corporate Environmentalists: Green Business Strategy Danielle Bersen Barack Obama: Same Story, New Character Jonathan Freinberg

Articles published in Pepperdine Policy Review do not necessarily reflect the views of the Editorial Board or the School of Public Policy. The journal is published annually and accepts submissions from current students and alumni of the School of Public Policy.