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CONTEMPORARY ECONOMIC MANAGEMENT
MONETARY POLICY IN AUSTRALIA 2009 Gavan Forster
The effects of falling interest rates; responses to global financial crisis; the role of monetary policy in 2009 – tackling inflation, growth and exchange rates; how monetary policy works in 2009; structure, conduct and performance of financial markets.
Price: $13.75 (members) $16.75 (non-members)
FISCAL POLICY IN AUSTRALIA 2009 Gavan Forster
2009 Federal Budget – falling budget surplus (including mid-year forecasts); review of Australia’s tax system; role of fiscal policy in microeconomic reform; increasing national saving – the Future Fund; fiscal policy response to global economic crisis.
Price: $13.75 (members) $16.75 (non-members)
INFLATION IN AUSTRALIA 2009 Gavan Forster
Trends in inflation – causes and consequences; Australia’s inflationary experience 1999-2009; inflation and
monetary policy; policy responses to escalating inflation.
Price: $13.75 (members) $16.75 (non-members)
WAGES POLICY IN AUSTRALIA 2009
Proposed new wages system – Fair Work Australia; rising unemployment and immigration trends; the changing
structure of the Australian workforce; the role of the Fair Pay Commission.
Price: $13.75 (members) $16.75 (non-members)
UNEMPLOYMENT IN AUSTRALIA 2009 Gavan Forster
Maintaining full employment; increasing casualisation of the workforce; rising unemployment – policies
to alleviate; a statistical profile.
Price: $13.75 (members) $16.75 (non-members)
MICROECONOMIC REFORM IN AUSTRALIA 2009 Gavan Forster
Productivity and prosperity – recent trends; COAG reform agenda – developments in 2008/09; recent Australian
experience – a scorecard; National Competition Policy – costs and benefits; the role of economic regulators –
APRA, ACCC and ASIC.
UNEMPLOYMENT IN AUSTRALIA 2009 Gavan Forster
Maintaining full employment; increasing casualisation of the workforce; rising unemployment – policies
to alleviate; a statistical profile
Price: $13.75 (members) $16.75 (non-members)
GLOBALISATION AND ECONOMIC GROWTH Gavan Forster
The rise of China and the effects of Globalisation on Australia; climate change and proposed Emissions
Trading Scheme; productivity, microeconomic reform and growth; implications of global financial crisis
on economic growth; effects of an ageing population on economic growth; migration, population and
productivity.
Price: $13.75 (members) $16.75 (non-members)
UNEMPLOYMENT IN AUSTRALIA 2009 Gavan Forster
Maintaining full employment; increasing casualisation of the workforce; rising unemployment – policies to alleviate; a statistical profile
Price: $13.75 (members) $16.75 (non-members)
DEVELOPMENT ECONOMICS
WORLD POVERTY – Justin Healy (ed) ISBN 1 920801 47 2
Global poverty reduction – aid and debt relief for poorest developing countries; United Nations Millennium Development Goals. Australia's overseas aid program
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THE NO-NONSENSE GUIDE TO WORLD POVERTY
Why are so many people poor in a world that's richer than ever before? Something must be wrong with conventional thinking about wealth and poverty. In this No-Nonsense Guide to World Poverty Jeremy Seabrook
summarizes his celebrated work on the meaning of poverty, drawing on the experience of poor people themselves in both rich and poor societies. He concludes that the opposite of poverty is not wealth but 'sufficiency'. The relatively poor majority of the world's people do not aim to be rich, but to be safe. Economic growth will never overcome problems it is largely responsible for creating. This is a clarion call for a radical rethink, not just about poverty, but about the way we live.
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THE NO-NONSENSE GUIDE TO INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT – M. Black(ed)
Building dams in India, planting trees in Burkina Faso, rescuing street children in Brazil – these are images of aid and international development with which we can all identify. What few people realise is that the terms “overseas aid” and “international development” mask confusion, contradiction, and even downright deceit. All too often what passes for development improves life for the better-off, while actively hurting the very people the venture was meant to support. What we need for the future is more realism, less hypocrisy and a more accurate picture of what is happening in development’s name.
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ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS
MOVING TOWARDS SUSTAINABILITY
Moving Towards Urban Sustainability provides practical exercises and activities for the teaching and learning of
urban sustainability, at middle school and secondary school levels.
The book can be used in conjunction with a visit to an urban eco-project, such as the Christie Walk housing project in Adelaide, and similar developments interstate.
The focus is on sustainability in urban living; not only the way we design and build homes, but also the choices and behaviour changes we can make in our everyday lives to reduce our environmental impact. The Christie Walk example described in the book brings to the forefront the role of community in these changes.
Topics covered include: water, energy, building design and materials, transport, gardens and biodiversity, food,
community and consumerism.
There are many black-line handouts in the book, including numerous student activity worksheets.
The book was written and produced in Australia, specifically to suit Australian classrooms.
Price:$25.00 (members) $28.00 (non-members)
GLOBALISATION
GLOBALISATION AND ECONOMIC GROWTH Gavan Forster
The rise of China and the effects of Globalisation on Australia; climate change and proposed Emissions Trading Scheme; productivity, microeconomic reform and growth; implications of global financial crisis on economic growth; effects of an ageing population on economic growth; migration, population and productivity.
Price: $13.75 (members) $16.75 (non-members)
THE NO-NONSENSE GUIDE TO GLOBALISATION: Wayne Ellwood
Globalisation: What on earth does it mean? For some it's a ticket to a democratic world of instant communications and global prosperity. For others, it's a money-mad juggernaut spinning out of control, threatening cultural and biological diversity. This book traces the journey towards a borderless world. Well illustrated with charts and graphs. Excellent resource for Globalisation
Paperback 144p.
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THE GLOBALISATION DEBATE - Justin Healey, Spinney Press, ISBN 1 920801 11 1
‘Globalisation’ is a buzz word that provokes strong reactions from both sides of the globalisation debate. What
exactly is globalisation, and what are the key economic, environmental, equality and cultural factors in the debate over its benefits and losses? Can ‘free’ trade also be ‘fair’ trade? What are the benefits and risks for Australia, and the challenges for developing countries?
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THE GLOBALISATION ISSUE - Justin Healey, Spinney Press
Overview of globalisation, arguments for and against the benefits and negative impacts of globalisation
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INCOME INEQUALITY
POVERTY - Justin Healey, Spinney Press, 2002
Extent of poverty in Australia and the debate over how it is measured; income support for the disadvantaged; the working poor; helping the long-term unemployed. The information comes from a variety of sources and includes newspaper reports and features, magazine articles, internet website material, Government reports and statistics and literature from lobby groups and charitable organisations.
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WEALTH AND INEQUALITY Editor Justin Healey ISBN 1 920801 36 7
Economic inequality has grown in Australia during the past decade. The richest 20% of Australian households own 63% of all net wealth in the country; the bottom 20% own just 0.2%, according to a recent Reserve Bank report.
Australia’s wealth is concentrated among people who are older, own homes and are university graduates; 54% of Australians’ wealth is made up by property ownership. By contrast, at least one million people live in poverty. This book explores wealth distribution and the growing gap between the rich and poor – who are the most
disadvantaged groups in Australia, and what can be done to break the cycle of rising inequality? A very useful
resource for Distribution of Income Elective Unit.
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THE HOUSING CRISIS Editor Justin Healy ISBN 9781920801946
Owning your own home has long been the Australian dream, but for many it comes at a great cost, while for others it remains simply an unattainable dream. What are the impacts of changing interest rates, high demand and limited supply having on Australia’s housing market? This book explores key issues shaping the current and future state of housing in Australia, including mortgage stress, housing costs, rent affordability, housing assistance and supported accommodation, and the rise of homelessness. Which Australians are struggling to find and maintain a roof over their heads and what can be done about it?
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CHILD POVERTY Editor Justin Healy
Global child poverty, child poverty in Australia
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INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS
FOREIGN DEBT AND CURRENT ACCOUNT DEFICIT 2009 Gavan Forster
Australia’s changing trade patterns – the rise of China; 2008/09 Depreciation of $A; recent trends in our terms of trade; trends in our current account deficit and tariff reform and industry assistance.
Price: $13.75 (members) $16.75 (non-members)
THE NO-NONSENSE GUIDE TO FAIR TRADE: David Ransom
WORLD TRADE: once the preserve of big business, run by corporations more powerful than governments. Now
the 'free' trade favour is the focus of public concern everywhere. What's the alternative? This book on Fair Trade
gives you a good idea. Well illustrated with charts and graphs.
Format: paperback, 144pp. Excellent Resource for International Economics, Economics of Trade, Development and Globalisation.
Price: $25.00 (members) $28.00 (non-members) (Incl GST)
LABOUR ECONOMICS
WAGES POLICY IN AUSTRALIA 2009
Proposed new wages system – Fair Work Australia; rising unemployment and immigration trends; the changing
structure of the Australian workforce; the role of the Fair Pay Commission.
Price: $13.75 (members) $16.75 (non-members)
UNEMPLOYMENT IN AUSTRALI A 2009 Gavan Forster
Maintaining full employment; increasing casualisation of the workforce; rising unemployment – policies
to alleviate; a statistical profile
Price: $13.75 (members) $16.75 (non-members)
THE CHANGING WORKPLACE - Justin Healey (ed) Spinney Press ISBN 1 92080126 X
Long gone is the notion that we all work 9 to 5 in one or two jobs until retirement. Structural changes in the labour force and how we manage families and mortgages now mean that greater employee flexibility, less job security and longer hours often define the way in which Australians earn a living. This book explores a wide range of issues including trends in labour force structure; full-time, part-time and casual work; balancing work and families; childcare issues; an ageing workforce; job sharing; telecommuting; working from home; stress and overwork; job satisfaction; ‘downshifting’ – putting lifestyle before your career.
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UNEMPLOYMENT - Justin Healey (ed) Spinney Press ISBN 1 920801 19 7
Australia’s current unemployment rate is at a near record low, however the human face of unemployment can be masked by the statistics. The ability to work brings with it not only income, but also a sense of esteem and identity, and social interaction and acceptance. Single parents, people with a disability, retrenched workers, young jobseekers, Aborigines ... who are the unemployed and underemployed in Australian society? What attempts are being made through welfare reform and employment services to enable people to make a living? This book focuses on hidden unemployment, the long-term jobless and youth unemployment.
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PERSONAL ECONOMICS
MONEY MATTERS FOR YOUNG CONSUMERS - Editor Justin Healey ISBN 1 920801 32 4
Money management for teenagers and young adults; banking and managing finances; budgeting; smart shopping; consumer protection; mobile phones; credit cards and loans – ways to deal with youth debt. A very useful resource for Personal Economics Elective!
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POPULATION
AUSTRALIA’S IMMIGRATION DEBATE - Justin Healey, Spinney Press, 2002
The debate over Australia’s migrant intake levels; population growth and the treatment of asylum seekers; the
economic, social, environmental. Infrastructural and humanitarian issues involving immigration. The information
comes from a variety of sources and includes newspaper reports and features, magazine articles, internet website material, Government reports and statistics and literature from lobby groups asnd charitable organisations.
Price: $20.95 (members) $20.95 (non-members) (Incl GST)
THE POPULATION DEBATE Editor Justin Healey ISBN 1 920801 34 0
Australia’s population is estimated to grow from 20 million people to between 23 and 31.4 million by mid-century, before it stabilises and begins to decline. The birth rate is declining and the population is ageing – projections indicate that deaths will exceed births in the future, leading to a state of natural decrease anywhere between 2029-30 and 2070-71. Current trends and policies involving population growth will have a major impact on Australia’s future sustainability and quality of life. This book includes a number of statistical projections for Australia’s future population size and presents a wide range of viewpoints in Australia’s population debate – issues include immigration intake levels, environmental sustainability, economic growth, infrastructure concerns, and policies to encourage workers to retire later and women to have more children.
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AGEING - Editor Justin Healey
Ageing trends in Australia, age discrimination, economic, employment and health and care issues for ageing Australians.
Price: $20.95 (members) $20.95 (non-members) (Incl GST)
BLACKLINE MASTERS
All contain 40-44 pages of blackline masters, in the form of single page worksheets. Relevant information, tables, and statistics included. Approx 200 exercises containing research, statistical analysis, group work etc.
AUSTRALIA: PLACE AND SPACE ISBN 1 875823 18 2
Covers Australia’s landforms, climate, land use patterns, Environment and Rural and Urban areas.
Price: $22.00 (members) $25.00 (non-members) (Incl GST)
AUSTRALIA: CULTURE ISBN 1 875823 17 4
Covers Aboriginal culture, Multicultural Australia, Religion, Family, Schooling, Mass media, Living Patterns and Lifestyles, Australian identity.
Price: $22.00 (members) $25.00 (non-members) (Incl GST)
AUSTRALIA: WORD PUZZLES ISBN 1 875823 29 8
Contains 20 Crosswords and 20 Find-A-Word Puzzles. Covers geography, History, Government, Law, Economics, Problems and Issues, Culture
Price: $22.00 (members) $25.00 (non-members) (Incl GST)
CHARTS AND OVERHEADS: SOSE 1 ISBN 1 875823 28 X
Covers a range of topics relating to mapping, earth, latitude and longitude, tectonics. Weather, oceans, water resources and global warming.
Price: $22.00 (members) $25.00 (non-members) (Incl GST)
CHARTS AND OVERHEADS: SOSE 2
Government, Constitution, Separation of Powers, State Government, Local Government, Political parties, Laws, Justice System, Courts, Punishment
Price: $22.00 (members) $25.00 (non-members) (Incl GST)
THE AUSTRALIAN ENVIRONMENT ISBN 0 646147 17 X
Covers Formation of Australian Continent, Forces shaping the Australian Environment, Current State of the Environment, Problems and Issues, What is Being Done,
Price: $22.00 (members) $25.00 (non-members) (Incl GST)
AUSTRALIA: HERITAGE AND CHANGE ISBN 1 875823 19 0
Covers exploration, settlement, gold rushes, federation, World war 1 and 2, Immigration, Australia 1950’s-1990’s, problems and issues.
Price: $22.00 (members) $25.00 (non-members) (Incl GST)
AUSTRALIA: RESOURCES ISBN 1 875823 21 2
Covers natural resources, agricultural resources, basic Economics, sectors of the economy, secondary resources, Trade, Aid, Tourism
Price: $22.00 (members) $25.00 (non-members) (Incl GST)
UNDERSTANDING SOCIAL CHANGE ISBN 1 875823 45 X
Covers what is social change, theories and models of change, social movements, effects of change, social planning, policy problems, taking social action
Price: $22.00 (members) $25.00 (non-members) (Incl GST)
TIMELINES AND TURNING POINTS ISBN 1 875823 03 4
Covers Aboriginal Australians, Australians at War, Disasters in Australia, Economic Change, Environmental Change, Political and Legal Change, Prime Ministers, Social Welfare, Technological Developments, and Working Conditions
Price: $22.00 (members) $25.00 (non-members) (Incl GST)
MAP FACTORY: AUSTRALIA ISBN 1 875823 46 8 56
Different maps including 26 A4 maps and 30 A5 maps on specific themes including Aboriginal cultural regions and land holdings, vegetation patterns, population distribution, land and sea exploration, climatic zones, rainfall patterns, transport routes, mineral deposits, rural produce and more
Price: $22.00 (members) $25.00 (non-members) (Incl GST)
MAP FACTORY: ASIA AND THE PACIFIC ISBN 1 875823 27 1
Includes 30 A4 maps of the nations in the Asian region and 20 A5 maps of the main islands in the Pacific Region. Maps show national boundaries, capital city, main towns, and major rivers.
Price: $22.00 (members) $25.00 (non-members) (Incl GST)
GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS: WORD PUZZLES ISBN 1 875823 04 2 20
Different crosswords and 20 different Find A Word Puzzles. Covers elections, political structures, Government, Parliament, Political power, power and authority, and prime Ministers
Price: $22.00 (members) $25.00 (non-members) (Incl GST)