Elizabeth Thurbon: 3 books
Developmental Mindset
The Revival of Financial Activism in South Korea
Language: English
Release Date: June 9, 2016
The Asian financial crisis of 1997–1998 was supposed to be the death knell for the developmental state. The International Monetary Fund supplied emergency funds for shattered economies but demanded that states liberalize financial markets and withdraw from direct involvement in the economy. Financial...
National Insecurity
The Howard government's betrayal of Australia
Language: English
Release Date: June 8, 2007
It's the most arresting political story of the past decade: the reckless trampling of Australia's interests in one sector after another by a government that vigorously promotes itself as the guardian of national security. Pulled together for the first time in this meticulously researched book, this...
How to Kill a Country
Australia's devastating trade deal with the United States
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2004
It's hard to believe an Australian government could sign a deal which so betrays Australia's interests. How to Kill a Country demonstrates how the FTA as negotiated will seriously damage Australia's institutions, interests and identity.
Three of Australia's leading policy analysts have investigated...