Government and international relations

This collection of essays on Australian public policy discusses important political and policy issues affecting the nation and society.

Handy reference that compares Australia with 17 other developed democracies on a wide range of social, economic and political dimensions.

The calculation of political risk in decision-making and crisis management has become an increasingly important part of the political process.

Discusses how a social capital framework can also help us understand the public policy process. Useful for researchers, policy-makers and students who are interested in how social capital theories can be integrated into grassroots policy making both in Australia and overseas.