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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.

Enterprise: Free, Dependent or Captor?
Warren HoganAugust 8, 1985OP12

The relationship between government and business is the theme of this essay. Each depends on...

Hayek’s ‘Serfdom’ Revisited
Norman BarryJune 1, 1985R7

Champions of a cause have always been easy victims of the authoritarian tendency to worship...

The Case Against the Arbitration Commission
P.P. McGuinnessApril 26, 1985OP11

The Australian Conciliation and Arbitration Commission is the main obstacle to much-needed reform of industrial...

Capital Xenophobia: Australia’s Controls of Foreign Investment
Wolfgang KasperDecember 18, 1984PM6

An early study by the CIS which supported the lifting of controls on foreign investment...

Changes in the Air? Issues in Domestic Aviation Policy
Christopher Findlay, Michael G. Kirby, Frank Gallagher, P. J. Forsyth, David Starkie, Margaret Starrs, Colin GannonDecember 1, 1984PF3

The US Airlines Deregulation Act of 1978 and the prior de facto deregulation accomplished by...

The Role of the Entrepreneur in the Economic System
Israel KirznerNovember 25, 1984OP10

In the Inaugural John Bonython lecture, Israel Kirzner strongly defends the entrepreneur’s role in keeping...

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