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Did Reaganomics kick-off with a Keynesian stimulus?

Did Reaganomics kick-off with a Keynesian stimulus?

Ronald Reagan was elected in 1980 on a radically new economic platform promising an end to the 1970s stagflation and the perceived failures of Keynesian demand management. Among his promises were drastic cuts to taxes and government spending, and a balanced budget by 1984. Upon entering office in early 1981,

2013-14 Budget: That's a Wrap!

2013-14 Budget: That's a Wrap!

And it’s that time of year again – Budget 2013-14 has been released, full of figures, policies and ideological gobbledygook. Never fear, the ESSA budget wrap-up will get you across the headline data, big ticket spending items, new sources of revenue, as well as the reactions of the major stakeholders

Melbourne’s Train Network: Why the State Government is at Fault

We’ve all had our fair share of frustration with the persistent under-performance of Metro trains; there are far too many problems and disruptions that could possibly happen during day to day travel. From rampant peak hour delays, overcrowding, infrequent services and train cancellations to signalling faults, waiting for V-Lines