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Start Over Topic australian politics & government, 1945- Publication Year Range More than 50 years ago Region australia
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1. SOME CONSEQUENCES OF THE DEPRESSION.

Author

GOLLAN, ROBIN

Subjects
FULL employment policies, AUSTRALIAN economy, AUSTRALIAN politics & government, 1945-, GREAT Depression, 1929-1939, HISTORY of political parties, ECONOMIC policy
Abstract

The article discusses the effect of the Great Depression on employment policy and labor politics in Australia through the 1960s. The psychological effect of high rates of unemployment in the 1930s is discussed, as are policies of full employment, influenced by Keynsian economics, that prevailed in Australia after World War II. In particular, the government's White Paper on Full Employment, published in 1945, is discussed, as are the political reactions of labor unions and the Australian Labor Party.

Published
1969
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2. The Perils of Prosperity.

Subjects
AUSTRALIAN economy, 1945-, AUSTRALIAN politics & government, 1945-, BUSINESS enterprises, STOCKS (Finance)
Abstract

The article offers an overview of the economic, financial, and political conditions in Australia as of April 15, 1974. Attention is paid to Australian natural resources, industries, and foreign investment. Prime Minister Gough Whitlam, the Labor party, and business conditions in the context of the Australian Industrial Development Corp. (AIDC) are also addressed. Investment in Australian common stock is analyzed as well.

Published
1974