Contesting the Australian Way - States, Markets and Civil Society

Paul Smyth (Editor); Bettina Cass (Editor)

ISBN 10: 0521633907 / ISBN 13: 9780521633901

Edité par Cambridge University Press, 1999

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Since the 1980s Australian public policy has been perceived as being in crisis. Many argue that consolidating the market imperative in economic and social policy is the solution. Here, a leading group of writers challenge this view, calling for reassertion of a "mixed" rather than a "market" economy, and for reaffirmation of the egalitarianism that has characterized past Australian social policy. Asking whether economic and social policy can be reintegrated in a shared vision, this groundbreaking book argues the case for reinventing government rather than marginalizing it. Good condition. Inscription on first page and annotations. 1.7 Centimeters X 15.2 Centimeters X 22.9 Centimeters.

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Détails bibliographiques

• Titre: Contesting the Australian Way - States, Markets and Civil Society
• Éditeur: Cambridge University Press
• Date de parution: 1999
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN à 10 chiffres: 0521633907
• ISBN à 13 chiffres: 9780521633901
• Reliure: Paperback

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Synopsis

This 1999 collection challenges the prevalent market-driven approach to public policy.

Présentation de l'éditeur

Since the 1980s public policy has been perceived as being in a crisis of uncertainty. Many argue that consolidating the market imperative in both economic and social policy is the way out of this crisis. In this 1999 book, a leading group of writers challenge this view, calling for reassertion of a 'mixed' rather than a 'market' economy and a reaffirmation of the egalitarianism that has characterised past Australian social policy. The book confronts key issues of our time, particularly rising inequality and unemployment. Attempting to look beyond familiar debates about economic rationalism, it discusses the role of industry policy, the impact of globalisation, and the usefulness of competition models in the public, welfare, and community sectors. Asking whether economic and social policy can be reintegrated in a shared vision, this groundbreaking book argues the case for reinventing government rather than marginalising it.