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Since its formation in 1976, the Centre for Independent Studies has conducted wide ranging research into economics, social policy, law, government and foreign affairs. Our overall research agenda is set by our Executive Director, in consultation with research staff. As an independent think tank, we do not undertake any research on request.

Social Capital Stories: How 12 Australian Households Live their Lives
Martin Stewart-Weeks, Andrew Norton, Mark Latham, Gary SturgessApril 5, 1999PM42

Social capital – the network of informal social connections that helps to hold communities together...

Why Small Business Is Not Hiring: Regulatory Impediments to Small Business Growth
Jason SoonFebruary 10, 1999IA6

Small business makes an important contribution to the Australian economy, accounting for 42 percent of...

Children’s rights. Where the law is heading and what it means for families
Barry MaleyJanuary 1, 1999PM43

Children’s rights have become an important topic of public policy and one of particular interest...

Reconnecting Compassion and Charity
Roger KerrJanuary 1, 1999OP67

Supporters of big government and the welfare state regularly accuse their opponents of lacking ‘compassion’....

The Road Not Taken- Hayek’s Slippery Slope to Serfdom
Neil McInnesNovember 1, 1998OP65

In 1944 Friedrich Hayek published The Road to Serfdom, a warning against the totalitarian dangers...

Freedom of Speech in the Constitution
Nicholas AroneyOctober 13, 1998PM40

In recent years, the decisions and methods of the High Court of Australia have been...

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