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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.

Taking Education Seriously – A Reform Program for Australia’s Schools
Ken GannicottSeptember 16, 1997PM38

 

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Democracy and the Welfare State
Kenneth MinogueSeptember 2, 1997OP61

The welfare state has now been experienced by several generations. In this Occasional Paper, Professor...

A Tribute to the Modest Member: Bert Kelly
Ray EvansJune 1, 1997OP60

Bert Kelly was for many years a lone parliamentary campaigner for free market ideas and...

State of the Nation: Statistical Indicators of Australia’s Well-being (1997)
Lucy Sullivan, Barry Maley, Michael WarbyApril 1, 1997SP01

Australia today is very different from the Australia of 100 years ago, or 50 years...

Reforming Central Banking
Stephen KirchnerMarch 1, 1997PM36

   

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Markets, Morals and Community
October 1, 1996OP59

Few people today doubt the market’s contribution to prosperity, but still there are powerful intellectual...

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