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Mannkal's e-Focus
Greetings!,
This month we had the pleasure of welcoming to Perth, Dan Grossman, Chairman of the Atlas Economic Research Foundation in Washington, D.C. Dan spent time in the Mannkal office discussing a range of topical issues with past and present Mannkal Scholars and provided an interesting perspective on think-tanks around the world. Please scroll down to access a copy of Dan Grossman's speech.
We were also pleased to co-host an event with the Freedom and Prosperity Club - Meetup Group, in Perth. Professor Don Turkington discussed the pressing issue, "Is Australia facing a financial black hole?" Professor Turkington brought to the forefront the fundamental flaws in Keynesian economics and emphasised the unsustainable debt that many countries around the world, including Australia, have succumbed to.
A concise summary of Professor Turkington's views on the matter features in recently released August edition of the Institute of Public Affair's IPA Review.
Dan Grossman meets Mannkal's returning scholars
Left to right: Ashley Woermann, Ron Manners, Conrad Karageorge, Helen Lee, Kim Phan, Judy Carroll, Emma Rowe, Dan Grossman, John Webster, Becky Vidler, Alex McVey & Jiamin Lim
This month also saw the Mannkal office become a melting pot of scholars returning from their internships abroad. As one of our interns, Jiamin Lim said, "the experience was absolutely phenomenal adding a whole new dimension to my knowledge of how the world works." Please scroll down to find information on our upcoming Mannkal scholarships.
September also happens to be a defining time for Australia as the federal election is upon us. Mannkal Scholar, Angus Duncan, shares his personal views regarding the impending election in his article below.
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My regular Mannerisms this month (please scroll to the end) addresses the question, "Does industry self-regulation work?".
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Quote of the Month
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It was the dying days of the Coalition government in the early 1980s. The prime minister, Malcolm Fraser, called a partyroom meeting and asked for suggestions for winning the upcoming election.
Up piped West Australian 'Dry' John Hyde: "Why not try good government, Malcolm? It might be popular."
- Judith Sloan, The Australian 10/13
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Read all about it!
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The Same Blue Tie?
Mannkal Scholar, Angus Duncan, articulates his personal views regarding the upcoming election emphasising the notable similarities between the Coalition and Labor's policies. More > > >
Was Milton Friedman Wrong About Everything?
In this article Bloomberg columnist, Megan McArdle, critiques a recent article by Krugman on whether Milton Friedman's contributions to public policy remain relevant today. The most important point to take away from this article? It's never a great idea to draw inferences from the time and place you happen to be living in! More > > >
Is this the end of Australia's Mining Boom?
We have experienced the biggest mining boom in Australia's history, but is this the end? Our mineral exports, national income and government revenue are declining from the levels they formerly were. The major concern is that the benefits of the boom have not been saved. Ron Manners, Chairman of Mannkal Economic Education Foundation, recently presented a talk to the Lion Rock Institute advocating a 'survival through flexibility' approach.
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Businesspeople advancing the cause of Justice
Dan Grossman, Chairman of Atlas Economic Research Foundation, Washington, D.C. left us with a few well chosen words. More > > >
Get Back to Me - A perspective on the role of modern farmers
This video, produced by QLD Country Life, is a reminder of the important role our farmers play in modern society. With rapid developments in technology and agricultural science occurring almost every day, the clip offers a perspective that is often forgotten. More > > >
Lifeline Program Under Fire for Waste & Fraud
Is a US Federal Program subsidizing phone services for low income Americans really subsidising the poor? Or is this program merely a perverse incentive for phone companies to handout phones without conducting proper due diligence in order to receive subsidies? Franklin Center for Government & Public Integrity's, Julian Melchior, reveals how she was able to get 3 phones through the program! More > > >
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Upcoming Events
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Freedom of Speech Tour, Perth
Freedom of speech is fundamental to Australian society. Join The Australian's, Nick Cater and IPA's Chris Berg and Simon Breheny, for a vital look into the current threats to freedom of speech. The Andrew Bolt case in 2011, Nicola Roxon's 2012 proposal to seriously curtail free speech and Stephen Conroy's recent attack on the media, are excruciating proof that freedom of speech is being undermined in Australia. Mannkal and IPA members are invited to attend this event free of charge. For more information and to register, please click here.
Liberty and Society Student Conference, 27th-29th September, Sydney
The Liberty and Society Student Conference will be held at the end of next month. The conferences are highly regarded with many participants remarking that the weekend was pivotal in building their personal philosophical framework. Attendees will be offered the opportunity to question the way decisions are made and think seriously about the future of Australia and New Zealand. Stay tuned for Mannkal's experiences of the conference.
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Mannkal Scholarship Opportunities
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Mannkal Visit to Washington D.C., USA
This Mannkal program provides a bright, independent and ambitious student an opportunity to learn about the free market and libertarian ideas at a range of events, seminars and briefing sessions. Spending time, in and around Washington, this program will serve as an orientation to classical liberal ideas against the backdrop of one of the largest concentrations of policy institutes and think-tanks in the world.
Mannkal Summer Internships 2013-14
The Mannkal Economic Education Foundation is looking for suitable students to apply for scholarships to work at a range of internationally-recognised research foundations and think-tanks. All internships are financially supported through the Mannkal scholarship program and open to enthusiastic young undergraduates.
For further information on Mannkal scholarship opportunities, please click here.
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Mannerisms
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''Does industry self-regulation work? " More > > >
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