10 July 2006
Book Review: Loving the corporation, 50 years on
‘Peter Drucker is probably the bestknown writer in the world on the philosophical and practical aspects of industrial management.’ So wrote the editor of the IPA Review in 1956 when introducing a piece written by Drucker for the IPA on ‘The Management Horizon’. Over succeeding decades, Drucker’s reputation grew to the point where he was dubbed the ‘father of modern
10 July 2002
Dry: In Defence of Economic Freedom
Download the full book here. Much of the world is still horrible but during the final quarter of the 20th Century life spans greatly increased almost everywhere especially in the once-poor countries of East Asia. The economic order that achieved these momentous gains is now threatened by ‘anti-globalisation’. We began the new millennium with blessings close to home. Australians were
10 September 2000
The Role of Dry Philosophy
The ideas of economists and political philosophers, both when they are right and when they are wrong, are more powerful than is commonly understood .… Practical men, who believe themselves to be quite exempt from any intellectual influences, are usually slaves to some defunct economist. Madmen in authority, who hear voices in the air, are distilling their frenzy from some
1 October 1992
Menzies and the Middle Class
It is the fashion among today’s ‘clever’ people to pour scorn on those who influenced or controlled Australia’s destinies in the past. These earlier leaders were apparently misguided nincompoops who must be held largely responsible for the deplorable situation in which Australia now finds itself. Although a rather too critical book, Judith Brett’s Robert Menzies’ Forgotten People avoids this absurdity.
1 July 1968
Then and Now: A Reflection by Sir Keith Hancock
This article by Sir Keith Hancock ran in the IPA Review in July 1968. Australia is included the IPA’s Australian Canon of classic works which you can view here, and/or read the appreciation by Dr Richard Allsop, here. Sir Keith Hancock, an historian and scholar of world renown, ranks among the best minds this country has produced. His book,
19 December 1943
Workplace Relations
An important aspect of a strong economy is a strong Industrial Relations policy. Here you will find the IPA’s work on Workplace Relations, unions and IR reform.
19 December 1943
Western Civilisation
Western Civilisation has had a profound influence on world history. Shaped by the cultural contributions of the ancient Greek and Roman Empires and Medieval Christian Europe, the West has produced the seminal events of the Reformation, the Enlightenment, the Industrial and scientific revolutions, and the development of liberal democracy. Here you will find the IPA’s research on Western Civilisation and
19 December 1943
Red Tape
Economic development is essential to continue improving the lives of all Australians. Yet government regulation is holding back the Australian economy. Here you will find the IPA’s work highlighting areas of unnecessary regulations and red tape, and industrial reform.
19 December 1943
Planning And Housing
Owning your own home has long been the Australian dream, so how to make sure people can achieve it? Here you will find the IPA’s work on housing and planning regulations and reform.
19 December 1943
Nanny State
To what extent should people’s choices be limited because of the harm they could do to themselves? Here you will find the IPA’s work on the Nanny State, or government regulations over areas that should be left up to the choice of the individual.
