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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.

Pros and Cons of a Bill of Rights
Samuel GreggMay 29, 2001The Canberra Times

As historians look back on the 20th century, some will note the assertion of rights-claims...

Talking Trash: When Standards are set by the Underclass
Charles MurrayMay 23, 2001The Sydney Morning Herald

Many elites in the United States are disavowing what is best in our culture and...

The Ascendancy of Economic Rationalism
Wolfgang KasperApril 2, 2001Show Cause

A spectre is haunting the world – the spectre of economic rationalism. All the powers...

GDP stands the test of time
Helen HughesMarch 15, 2001The Australian Financial Review

Ed Mishan, a leading English economist, writing when Simon Kuznets was complaining about the shortcomings...

Bilateral trade pact the way to go
Wolfgang KasperMarch 13, 2001The Australian Financial Review

The government is actively seeking a bilateral free-trade agreement with the US. Foreign Minister Alexander...

Smaller government the answer for Fiji
Wolfgang KasperMarch 6, 2001The Sydney Morning Herald

Fiji has scored rather poorly since independence on economic growth, security and social harmony. The...

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