In here we hear sometimes posters saying that governments are too big, too ineffective and too intruding for the free market to be able to operate truly freely in the allocation of resources and distribution of income.
However, some other times we also hear insinuations that the government must be bankrupt for allowing Mr. market a free hand when it comes to the setting of the price of electricity, rental accommodation and immigration numbers.
On this last subsect, let's look at this:
"Key Findings
Australia’s immigration policies have changed significantly in recent years, marking a departure from the ‘settler’ model of permanent immigration. Australian governments have managed this transition successfully. The benefits of these changes are evident. Skilled immigrants have offset population ageing, improved labour productivity, helped businesses to source skills that are difficult to find at short notice, and addressed the needs of regional areas and industries....
Who wrote that? The Lowy institute, " The Lowy an independent think tank founded in April 2003 by Frank Lowy to conduct original, policy-relevant research regarding international political, strategic and economic issues from an Australian perspective. It is based in Sydney, Australia. The institute has been described as "neoliberal...'
