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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.

Contestable Funding: A New Deal for Research and Development in New Zealand
Veronica JacobsenJuly 1, 1991PM19

One of the first substantive measures of public sector reform undertaken by the 1984-1990 Labour...

The Market Process and Environmental Amenities
Terry L. AndersonMay 6, 1991OP34

Most observers believe that free markets self-evidently harm the environment, and that the only available...

The Fraternal Conceit: Individualist versus Collectivist Ideas of Community
Chandran KukathasMay 6, 1991OP33

Socialists frequently argue that liberals in emphasising the autonomy of the individual neglect the values...

Mine by Rights or Right to Mine? Mining Policy in New Zealand
Veronica JacobsenMarch 20, 1991CIS

Minerals, the land above them and the surrounding environment are scarce resources. If they are...

Reflections on Privatisation
Roderick DeaneMarch 3, 1991OP32

Although privatisation of state-owned enterprises made great progress in New Zealand and elsewhere throughout the...

Aid and Development in the South Pacific
Peter T. BauerFebruary 5, 1991PP02

The political economy of the South Pacific is dominated by foreign aid. This promotes domestic...

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