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The economic black hole at the heart of the shift to electric vehicles
The implications, economic and otherwise, of this massive policy change are only beginning to sink in.
Charting a course to government by the crowd, for the crowd
The internet has been the bogeyman of democracy over the last 12 months. It's time to harness its power and redress the balance.
The UK has its economic focus all wrong – why investment-led growth is needed
Dealing with the UK's chronic lack of investment is as important as getting the Brexit negotiations right – and much more important than balancing the books.
Tiny houses: the big idea that could take some heat out of the housing crisis
Could building small affordable dwellings be a part of the solution?
New businesses struggle to get exporting just as Brexit Britain needs it most
Smaller companies are failing to move quickly into overseas sales. It may be time for government to put its money where its mouth is.
Thatcher, Reagan and Robin Hood: a history of modern wealth inequality
Wealth inequality is no 21st-century phenomenon. But it was decisively shaped by public policy during the last 100 years as economies emerged from war and redesigned the structures for life.
Not-for-profits must adapt as one arm of government’s ‘three-sector solutions’
Governments have come to realise that no one sector acting alone has the capacity or capability to solve complex social policy problems.
Theresa May, Brexit and football – why we need to know which team the PM supports
There's a good reason why Tony Blair and David Cameron were keen to boast about their footballing allegiances – Theresa May should take note.
A practical model to fix Britain’s housing crisis
There is a way to get homes where we need them, and it's about making the most of what we've already got.
Centrelink debt debacle is bad policy for mental health
The controversial Centrelink debt recovery system is bad news for the mental health of the disadvantaged and vulnerable people it targets.
Trump’s business conflicts show it’s not always plain sailing for family firms
One cymbal manufacturer has survived 400 years, but most in-house companies fail to survive through the generations.
How booming Havana can avoid the traffic and pollution that plagues most middle-income cities
As Cuba opens up, the country has the chance to lead a shift away from the dream of car ownership.
Why do science issues seem to divide us along party lines?
Social scientists investigate when and why liberals and conservatives mistrust science. The apparent split may be more about cultural and personal beliefs than feelings about science itself.
How to get a better bang for the taxpayers’ buck in all sectors, not only Indigenous programs
A new report highlights how little we know about what works and what doesn't when it comes to publicly-funded Indigenous programs. It's a similar story in other policy areas – but we can do better.
As the Olympics approach, stains on Rio’s architecture, infrastructure
An architect rides through the streets of Rio amidst a cacophony of drills and jackhammers. He wonders: Is it worth it? What will the legacy of all this construction be?
How neoliberalism’s moral order feeds fraud and corruption
Corporate wrongdoing is underpinned by a morality that many of us have voted for.
Public spaces are going private – and our cities will suffer
Open public spaces are good for mind and body – we shouldn't have to pay to use them.
Customer power: are you the kind of energy user who makes a difference?
A place for everyone, and everyone in their place. A guide for how you can help build a sustainable energy future.
Why cities should stop building museums and focus on festivals
Unlike museums and stadiums, weekend music and arts festivals can promote culture without gouging taxpayers.
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Director of the Complex Adaptive Systems Research Group, University of Newcastle
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Professor of Public Health, University of Sydney
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Chancellor, Western Sydney University
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