Ian McAuley

What people in other forums are saying about public policy (more…)

Interest rate cuts in May, July and October last year have done little to stimulate our sick economy. Why should Tuesday’s cut be any different? (more…)

What people in other forums are saying about public policy (more…)

What people in other forums are saying about public policy (more…)

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

In dealing with economic problems requiring adaptive change we shouldn’t look to so-called “leaders”. We need leadership.  There is a profound difference. (more…)

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

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. (more…)

It’s unfortunate that the term “socialism” has become a weapon in the armoury of those who stop government from performing its economically-justified functions. (more…)

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. (more…)

An obsession with “balanced budgets”, promoted by successive Coalition governments, is having serious economic consequences. (more…)