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Most people agree that some rules are necessary for markets to work. But what rules do we really need? And how can we make sure they do not become too much of a burden on businesses and consumers?

Why Socialism always fails
Steven KatesMarch 15, 2019Spectator

A recent Wall Street Journal editorial Who’s Afraid of Socialism laid out the case that...

Principle vs revenue in dividend tax furore
Robert CarlingFebruary 15, 2019Ideas@TheCentre

The furore over dividend franking credit refunds is bringing out the worst in our politicians....

Neglect of young people a super problem
Eugenie JosephFebruary 15, 2019Ideas@TheCentre

Once again, politics in Canberra has triumphed over good policy — with young Australians the...

I, Mechanical Pencil: Why a socialist economy can never work
Steven KatesFebruary 6, 2019PP14

Socialism brings poverty and oppression. The ignorance of so many as to why only a...

Socialist utopia is complete fantasy
Thomas CoppelJanuary 25, 2019Ideas@TheCentre

Views that Australia will turn into a utopia under socialism are wildly uninformed, and that...

Should the nanny state cap your calories?
Eugenie JosephJanuary 18, 2019Ideas@TheCentre

After a summer break filled with well-earned indulgence, you may be starting your New Year’s...

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