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Australia and the Fiscal Problem (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

G. H. Reid

 
9781330089972: Australia and the Fiscal Problem (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Explore how early Australian fiscal policy shaped a young nation, from protection debates to revenue reform.

This historically framed work analyzes the tariff and fiscal decisions that followed federation, focusing on how revenue needs, industry protection, and political promises interacted in the first years of the Commonwealth. It presents contrasting views from ministers, opposition, and labor voices, exploring the real-world effects on cities, rural communities, and key industries. The book aims to illuminate how policy decisions were justified, challenged, and adjusted in the push for a stable national finance system.

  • Clear look at tariff policies, revenue goals, and the political dynamics around them
  • Discussion of how protectionism affected workers, businesses, and regional development
  • Examples of debates betweenProtectionist and Free Trade perspectives in Parliament
  • Context for the early challenges of governing a vast, developing federation
Ideal for readers curious about the financial and political foundations of Australia’s federation and the debates that shaped its economic direction.

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