Markets and the State: Microeconomic Policy in Australia

ISBN-13: 9780815379522 / Angielski / Miękka / 2018 / 290 str.

Abbott, Malcolm (Swinburne University of Technology, Australia)

Opis

This book illustrates essential microeconomic concepts and theories through policy formulation of Australia since the 1980s. The book uses standard microeconomic techniques to analyse the impact of the Australian policies and examines the role of government in the implementation of these policies.

Spis treści

PART I: THEMES AND METHODS 1. Introduction 2. The public policy process in Australia 3. Economic policy and efficiency  PART II: ECONOMIC POLICY 4. Industry policy 5. Agricultural policy 6. Government support for research and development 7. Trade Practices 8. The National Competition Policy 9. Government business enterprises and privatisation 10. Energy policy 11. Utility regulation in Australia 12. Infrastructure 13. Labour markets 14. Training and education markets  PART III: SOCIAL POLICIES, ENVIRONMENT AND TAXATION 15. Social policy and the welfare state in Australia 16. Healthcare 17. Revenue raising. tax policy 18. Environmental Policy  PART IV: CONCLUSION 19. Conclusion

O autorze

Malcolm Abbott is Associate Professor of Economics at the Swinburne University of Technology in Melbourne, Australia.