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Why was it that the banking system of Australia was more resilient than virtually any other OECD country'? Why the banks in these countries did not take on the increased degree of risk that led to the downfall of so many well-known institutions in the US, the UK and Europe"1 Were Australian bankers, regulators, politicians and investors smarter than their counterparts in the US, the UK and Europe? This paper argues that a more nuanced understanding of structures, institutions and agencies and their interaction can inform research into a specific area, namely the comparative analysis of banking systems. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Determinants of green party activism. 15 pages of text, 40 pages of tables. An exploratory analysis of surveys of 18 green parties in 15 countries in Europe and Australia, with more than 7500 respondents. A typology of party activism is given. Comparisons of demographic characteristics (gender, age, education, length of party membership), of motivation to join the party. Reasons for lack of activism and description of activities within the party, and green activities. Relationship to other parties and organizations (environmental, peace, labor and gender). ..PAT.-Conference Proceeding [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]