Ian McAuley

Ian McAuley is a retired lecturer in public finance at the University of Canberra. He can be contacted at “ian" at the domain “ianmcauley.com” .

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SATURDAYs GOOD READING AND LISTENING FOR THE WEEKEND

What people in other forums are saying about public policy

SATURDAYs GOOD READING AND LISTENING FOR THE WEEKEND

What people in other forums are saying about public policy

SATURDAYs GOOD READING AND LISTENING FOR THE WEEKEND

What people in other forums are saying about public policy

SATURDAYs GOOD READING AND LISTENING FOR THE WEEKEND

What people in other forums are saying about public policy

IAN McAULEY. We should be thankful that Morrison wasnt our PM in 1939.

In his gauche handling of the coronavirus situation, Morrison has once again proven himself incapable of understanding the task of leadership in a democracy.

SATURDAYs GOOD READING AND LISTENING FOR THE WEEKEND

What people in other forums are saying about public policy

SATURDAYs GOOD READING AND LISTENING FOR THE WEEKEND

What people in other forums are saying about public policy

IAN MCAULEY. The Reserve Banks interest rate cut a futile gesture?

Interest rate cuts in May, July and October last year have done little to stimulate our sick economy. Why should Tuesdays cut be any different?

SATURDAYs GOOD READING AND LISTENING FOR THE WEEKEND

What people in other forums are saying about public policy

SATURDAYs GOOD READING AND LISTENING FOR THE WEEKEND

What people in other forums are saying about public policy

SATURDAYs GOOD READING AND LISTENING FOR THE WEEKEND

What people in other forums are saying about public policy

SATURDAYs GOOD READING AND LISTENING FOR THE WEEKEND

What people in other forums are saying about public policy

SATURDAYs GOOD READING AND LISTENING FOR THE WEEKEND

What people in other forums are saying about public policy

IAN McAULEY. In defence of Bridget McKenzie

In the court of public opinion Bridget McKenzie has become the scapegoat for systemic poor administration.

SATURDAYs GOOD READING AND LISTENING FOR THE WEEKEND

What people in other forums are saying about public policy

SATURDAYs GOOD READING AND LISTENING FOR THE WEEKEND

What people in other forums are saying about public policy

SATURDAYs GOOD READING AND LISTENING FOR THE WEEKEND

Were back, with links to writings, broadcasts and happenings over the last three weeks.

SATURDAYs GOOD READING AND LISTENING FOR THE WEEKEND

Below is the last Saturday entry for 2019. Well be back on Saturday 11 January.

IAN McAULEY. Reclaiming the ideas of economics: Leadership

In dealing with economic problems requiring adaptive change we shouldnt look to so-called leaders. We need leadership. There is a profound difference.

SATURDAYs GOOD READING AND LISTENING FOR THE WEEKEND

A regular collection of links to writings and broadcasts in other media

IAN McAULEY. Reclaiming the ideas of economics: Capitalism

Economics and public policy are influenced by a nineteenth century model of capital, and therefore of capitalism, that is no longer fit for purpose.

SATURDAYs GOOD READING AND LISTENING FOR THE WEEKEND

A regular collection of links to writings and broadcasts in other media

Reclaiming the ideas of economics: Privatisation and prices

The past 30 years have seen a massive sale of government business enterprises, which, on privatisation, have set prices in line with corporate profit-maximisation. Contrary to conventional wisdom, the consequent allocation of resources is probably less efficient than would have been the case had governments retained ownership and control over prices.

SATURDAYs GOOD READING AND LISTENING FOR THE WEEKEND

A regular collection of links to writings and broadcasts in other media

IAN McAULEY. Reclaiming the ideas of economics: Socialism

Its unfortunate that the term socialism has become a weapon in the armoury of those who stop government from performing its economically-justified functions.

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A regular collection of links to writings and broadcasts in other media

IAN McAULEY. Reclaiming the ideas of economics: Competition

Competition generally brings tremendous benefits to consumers, but when it becomes an end in itself those benefits can be outweighed by the costs of competition.

SATURDAYs GOOD READING AND LISTENING FOR THE WEEKEND

A regular collection of links to writings and broadcasts in other media

IAN McAULEY. Reclaiming the ideas of economics: Wealth

Money cant buy me love: nor can it buy me wealth

SATURDAYs GOOD READING AND LISTENING FOR THE WEEKEND

A regular collection of links to writings and broadcasts in other media

IAN McAULEY. Reclaiming the ideas of economics: Debt and deficits

An obsession with balanced budgets, promoted by successive Coalition governments, is having serious economic consequences.

SATURDAYs GOOD READING AND LISTENING FOR THE WEEKEND

A regular collection of links to writings and broadcasts in other media

IAN McAULEY. Reclaiming the ideas of economics: Globalisation

Globalisation is too broad a term to have any useful meaning.

SATURDAYs GOOD READING AND LISTENING FOR THE WEEKEND

A regular collection of links to writings and broadcasts in other media

IAN McAULEY. Reclaiming the ideas of economics: Taxes

So long as we talk about taxation as a burden we will overlook the civilising effect of public expenditure.

SATURDAYs GOOD READING AND LISTENING FOR THE WEEKEND

A regular collection of links to writings and broadcasts in other media

IAN McAULEY. Reclaiming the ideas of economics: Regulation and deregulation

To those who are frustrated by petty restrictions getting in the way of their plans, the term deregulation has appeal, but it makes no sense, and can be economically irresponsible, to consider markets in terms of more or less regulation.

SATURDAYs GOOD READING AND LISTENING FOR THE WEEKEND

A regular collection of links to writings and broadcasts in other media

IAN McAULEY. Reclaiming the ideas of economics: Society, Economy and Environment

Policymakers and journalists generally talk about society, the economy and the environment as if they are separate entities, implying a tradeoff of objectives. Such a classification leads to poor policy and promotes unnecessary division.

SATURDAYs GOOD READING AND LISTENING FOR THE WEEKEND

A regular collection of links to writings and broadcasts in other media

IAN McAULEY. Reclaiming the ideas of economics: Jobs and Growth

Not all growth improves our wellbeing; not every job is a useful job. We should not confuse economic indicators, encapsulated in slogans, with meaningful economic outcomes.

SATURDAYs GOOD READING AND LISTENING FOR THE WEEKEND

A regular collection of links to writings and broadcasts in other media

IAN McAULEY. Reclaiming the ideas of economics: Aspiration

Aspiration used to mean something more noble than greed. We need to claim it back.

SATURDAYs GOOD READING AND LISTENING FOR THE WEEKEND

A regular collection of links to writings and broadcasts in other media

IAN McAULEY. Reclaiming the ideas of economics

Against all evidence there is a widespread belief that the Coalition is more competent in economic management than Labor. In part this is because it has appropriated the language of economics to suit its own ideological agenda.

SATURDAYs GOOD READING AND LISTENING FOR THE WEEKEND

A regular collection of links to writings and broadcasts in other media

SATURDAYs GOOD READING AND LISTENING FOR THE WEEKEND

A regular collection of links to writings and broadcasts in other media

SATURDAYs GOOD READING AND LISTENING FOR THE WEEKEND

A regular collection of links to writings and broadcasts in other media

SATURDAYs GOOD READING AND LISTENING FOR THE WEEKEND

A regular collection of links to writings and broadcasts in other media

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