Political Science : Economic Policy

A comprehensive introductory analysis to the ideas, institutions and processes behind Australia's social and economic transformation which examine how the rise of free market ideology and globalization has changed the role of government in modern society. Drawing on a range of contemporary case studies and research in social, economic and environmental policy areas, Quentin Beresford identifies and explains the key institutions and processes involved in policy-making in an accessible way. With opportunities for active learning, the text aims to shed new light on the complex business of government decision-making in tomorrow's society more...

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This study explores legislative politics in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, and Mexico. Instead of beginning with an assumption that these legislatures are either rubber-stamps or obstructionist bodies, the chapters provide a fresh analytical approach to describe and explain the role of these representative bodies in these consolidating democracies. more...

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In this groundbreaking paradigm for the economy, three leading business visionaries explain how the world is on the verge of a new industrial revolution, one that promises to transform our fundamental notions about commerce and its role in shaping our future. more...

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Analysing the ways people pursue, use and exchange wealth and power, Michael Johnston examines four kinds of corruption problems in twelve countries and argues that these different syndromes of corruption require differing reforms. more...

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The new developments across the Taiwan Strait have illuminated the dilemma of the 'One China' policy, which could mislead to inconsistent or even contradictory policies, and result in devastating military confrontation between China and the U.S. and possibly Japan. more...

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