Editors: William Coleman and Alex Robson
Administration: Scott Rutar
AIMS & SCOPE
Agenda is a publication of the College of Business and Economics, The
Australian National University. It provides a forum for the dissemination
of policy-related research and debate in a form that is accessible to
academic and non-academic readers alike. Contributions are welcome
from analysts and practitioners in educational institutions, government
and the private sector. Agenda represents a major part of the effort of
the College of Business and Economics to establish links with the general
public in Australia, New Zealand and the Asia-Pacific region. Applications
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INFORMATION FOR CONTRIBUTORS
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should be written in a brisk, plain-English style. Footnotes, tables and
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