• Opinion

Opinion pieces written by CIS researchers on current issues in their area of expertise are published in major media, adding creditable debate to conversations of national importance.

Knowledge is a costly affair
July 3, 2001The Australian Financial Review

The Knowledge Nation Taskforce’s comprehensive agenda for upskilling Australia was widely welcomed yesterday. But the...

Liberal think tank revels in the pursuit of ideas
Frank DevineJuly 2, 2001The Australian

Now celebrating its 25th year as a genially elitist influence on Australian minds, The Centre...

The human face of economics
Greg LindsayJune 29, 2001The Australian Financial Review

Would I advise one of my children to become an economist?  Surely there are more...

Laissez faire not fair for all
Steven SchwartzJune 27, 2001The Australian

In a spirited defence of sacked Wollongong University academic Ted Steele, Brian Martin (HES, April...

Chance for IMF reform
Helen HughesJune 13, 2001The Australian Financial Review

Last week’s appointment of Anne Krueger as deputy managing director of the International Monetary Fund...

Communism is dead, but there’s life yet in socialism
Vaclav KlausJune 1, 2001The Australian

Ten years ago I accepted as the title of The John Bonython Lecture I was...

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