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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.

Socialism Is Dead But Leviathan Lives On
James M. BuchananMay 3, 1990OP30

In the seventh John Bonython Lecture, James Buchanan observes that the death of socialism has...

Welfare State or Constitutional State?
Suri RatnapalaMay 3, 1990PM15

In this contribution to the CIS Social Welfare Research Program, Suri Ratnapala, Lecturer in Law...

Are We Winning?
Antonio MartinoMay 1, 1990OP29

Although classical liberal ideas are at present in the ascendancy, there is no guarantee that...

The Third World Debt Crisis: Can’t Pay or Won’t Pay?
Peter T. BauerMarch 13, 1990OP31

In this Occasional Paper, Lord Bauer questions the widely held belief that debt service is...

Economic Control or Economic Development
Peter T. BauerJanuary 6, 1990OP27

In the sixth John Bonython Lecture, P.T. Bauer argues that wide-ranging state controls hinder the...

The Education Monopoly Problem
Edwin G. WestDecember 12, 1989OP26

Professor Edwin West has for many years been a leading authority on, and advocate of,...

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