Finishing the Job: Real-World Policy Solutions in Health, Housing, Education and Transport

Gans, Joshua, King, Stephen

ISBN 10: 0522851460 / ISBN 13: 9780522851465

Published by Melbourne University Publishing, 2005

Num Pages: 152 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1MBF; JFF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 210 x 140 x 13. Weight in Grams: 186. . 2005. Paperback. . . . . Seller Inventory # V9780522851465

Synopsis:

Medicare and hospital costs, housing, education and transport are the big issues of the day for many Australians. Why do health insurance premiums keep rising while health services decline? How can today's young families afford to buy decent homes when the cost of housing has risen so steeply? Is it possible to ensure that children get a good education, regardless of where they go to school? How can we commute from home to work without paying a small fortune? The one thing many voters agree on is that governments of all stripes could do a better job of solving these problems. In this refreshingly readable book, the authors outline a new approach to the major economic issues facing all Australians consumers and suggest more logical roles for government expenditure and intervention. Their challenging and insightful policy solutions will provide an opportunity for reform that many see as being long overdue. This is an informative and engaging book, full of fresh thinking.

About the Author: Joshua Gans is Foundation Professor of Management (Information Economics) at the Melbourne Business School, University of Melbourne, where he has lectured on microeconomics, competition and contracting issues since 1996. He has a PhD from Stanford University, and in 2001 co-founded the economic consulting group, CoRE Research. Stephen King is a Commissioner with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission. Prior to joining the ACCC, he was Professor of Economics in the Department of Economics and Professor of Management (Economics) at the Melbourne Business School, University of Melbourne. He received his PhD from Harvard University. Both are co-authors (with Robin Stonecash) of the Pacific Rim edition of Greg Mankiw's Principles of Economics.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Finishing the Job: Real-World Policy ...
Publisher: Melbourne University Publishing
Publication Date: 2005
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: New