Suchergebnisse

Describes the islands' weak economy, widespread poverty and inequality, and domination by a privileged elite; argues that Australian and New Zealand development aid initiatives have benefitted the elite and their cronies at the expense of the people and need to be evaluated and revised.

Examines extent of poverty in Australia, how it is measured statistically, and how the poverty line is determined; argues that, contrary to public perceptions, the percentage of individuals below the poverty line has declined since the 1970s, the real value of their incomes has risen, and their living standards have generally improved; recommendations. The use of misleading data on income and expenditure estimates in poverty analyses; sidebar on extent of child poverty in Australia.

Describes how a policy of "dirigisme", or state intervention in economic matters, pursued by Southeast Asian countries since the 1970s, resulted in economic collapse due to factors such as monopolistic positions granted by the government to favored interests and regulation and protection of domestic market production.

Finds that differences in male and female earnings are mainly accounted for by differences in men's and women's position in the labor force; Australia. Part-time and casual work, occupational structure, labor force characteristics, and effectiveness of comparative worth in raising earnings for women.