• Regulation

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?

Talk is cheap, everything else is not
Oliver Marc HartwichJune 3, 2011

It was in a busy shopping street in the city centre of Lübeck where I...

Government too big for its boots
Robert CarlingJune 3, 2011

The rule of law stands as a bulwark against the arbitrary exercise of power by...

Populist streak waters down NZ alcohol policy
Luke MalpassMay 27, 2011

As the New Zealand government continues to grapple with the vexing issue of alcohol regulation,...

Ferry woes show no signs of abating
Alexander PhilipatosMay 27, 2011

In 2009–10, the state-owned Sydney Ferries carried just 1.7% more passengers than in 2004–05, beset...

Alcohol Policy and the Politics of Moral Panic
Luke MalpassMay 26, 2011PM118

Liquor reform has become a political hot potato in New Zealand. Social problems caused by...

Budget office helps pollies, not punters
Stephen KirchnerMay 20, 2011ABC News

Thirty-five years ago, Donald Horne reflected that ‘Australia is one of the most economic nations...

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