In the wake of economic reform: new prospects for nation-building?

Michael Pusey

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    Abstract

    Has economic reform run its course? What potential remains for the resumption of nation-building progress? Contrary to expectations, Canberra is emerging from 20 years of neo-liberalism with disciplined government, ample revenues, an effective regulative apparatus and — perhaps — the capacity for government to steer the economy towards a brighter future. These prospects are weighed against the negative impacts of neo-liberalism on our institutions and then examined from the three viewpoints of: (1) our national political experience; (2) the administrative apparatus; and, (3) popular expectations. This chapter then considers the dynamic energies inherent in the challenges, respectively, of climate change, infrastructure development, and economic policies based on the enhancement of quality of life.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationAustralia under construction
    Subtitle of host publicationnation-building : past, present and future
    EditorsJohn Butcher
    Place of PublicationCanberra
    PublisherANU E Press
    Pages17-31
    Number of pages15
    ISBN (Print)1921313773
    Publication statusPublished - 2008

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    NameANZSOG series
    PublisherANU E Press

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