Losing the economic battle

The global debt apocalypse approaches.

“What the Greek situation has shown (debt 120 percent of GDP before the crisis and 170 percent today after reforms) is that austerity without a strategy for vigorous economic growth is a recipe for failure.”

By David M. Smick | The Weekly Standard | 31 October 2011, Vol. 17, No. 07
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After Iraq, U.S. to refocus on Asia

China is not, in fact, 10 feet tall  It’s challenge to U.S. manufacturing has peaked, and its competitive advantage is in decline.

By Gerald F. Seib | The Wall Street Journal | 25 October 2011

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Cult of global warming is losing influence

Religious faith is a source of strength in many people’s lives. But religious faith when taken too far can prove ludicrous — or disastrous.

By Michael Barone | Real Clear Politics | 24 October 2011

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Terminal government

The next federal election is due in 2013 – but will such a dysfunctional and bitterly divided government survive so long?

By Gary Scarrabelotti*

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Policy convergence on manufacturing

Australia needs a manufacturing industry higher-education “future fund” supported by a Resources Rent Tax.

By Gary Scarrabelotti

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