Markets and the state : microeconomic policy in Australia / Malcolm Abbott.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Themes and methods -- Introduction -- The public policy process in Australia -- Economic policy and efficiency -- Economic policy -- Industry policy -- Agricultural policy -- Government support for research and development -- Trade practices -- The national competition policy -- Government business enterprises and privatisation -- Energy policy -- Utility regulation in Australia -- Infrastructure -- Labour markets -- Training and education markets -- Social policies, environment and taxation -- Social policy and the welfare state in Australia -- Healthcare -- Revenue raising : tax policy -- Environmental policy -- Conclusion -- Conclusion.