How Australia ComparesHow Australia Compares is a handy reference that compares Australia with 17 other developed democracies on a wide range of social, economic and political dimensions. Whenever possible, it gives not only snapshot comparisons from the present, but charts trends over recent decades or even longer. Its scope is encyclopaedic, offering comparative data on as many aspects of social life as possible, from taxation to traffic accidents, homicide rates to health expenditure, and international trade to internet usage. It uses a highly accessible format, devoting a double-page spread to each topic, with tables on one page and a clear explanation and analysis on the facing page. In each discussion the focus is to put the Australian experience into international perspective, drawing out the implications for its performance, policies and prospects. |
Contents
Government and Politics | 21 |
Party systems and electoral choice | 33 |
Corruption | 40 |
Economy | 47 |
Industrial structure | 55 |
Foreign direct investment | 62 |
Government Taxes and Spending | 89 |
Privatisation and deregulation | 95 |
Longterm economic growth | 143 |
International Relations | 154 |
Science and Technology | 170 |
Media | 182 |
Family | 190 |
Gender | 200 |
Lifestyles and Consumption | 209 |
Crime and Social Problems | 223 |
Doctors nurses and pharmaceuticals | 103 |
Improved life expectancy | 109 |
Education | 118 |
Income per capita | 123 |
Inequality and Social Welfare | 137 |
Religion Values and Attitudes | 238 |
Sources and References | 258 |
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