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The Nordic edge, policy possibilities for Australia, edited by Andrew Scott and Rod Campbell

eng

Includes bibliographical references and index

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non fiction

The Nordic edge

bibliography

edited by Andrew Scott and Rod Campbell

policy possibilities for Australia

How the Nordic approach can shape Australia's future for better Climate and energy. Work/life balance. Mining taxes. Progress on policy issues like these is essential, and yet they have become subject to the most rancorous partisanship, the precipitation of culture wars, and have brought down governments. It is impossible to make any progress without major political upheaval. Or so it seems in Australia. Yet Nordic countries have taken a 'ja, we can' approach to these and other issues such as independent foreign policy, prison reform, gender equality, retraining for workforce participation and media diversity. Their experience shows that progress in these areas is not only possible, but can be achieved while increasing prosperity and community wellbeing. The Nordic Edge explores policies adopted by Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Norway and Iceland and the exciting possibilities they provide to overcome Australia's seemingly intractable problems. Leading Australian and Nordic thinkers and policy practitioners, including Sweden's recent Foreign Minister, outline proven approaches to help Australia become a fairer, happier, wealthier and more environmentally responsible country. Re-enter Australia's policy debates with optimism, new ideas and a Nordic edge. Contributors- Professor Andrew Scott; Rod Campbell; Dr Richard Denniss; Matt Grudnoff; Tom Swann; former Swedish Foreign Minister Margot Wallstr m; Dr Lenita Freidenvall; Professor Marian Sawer; James Fleming; Richie Merzian; Dan Cass; Audrey Quicke; Ebony Bennett; Dr Maria Rae; and Associate Professor Anna Eriksson, with a foreword by Ben Oquist

1 Ja, we can: Why Nordic policies are possible for Australia / Andrew Scott and Rod Campbell -- 2 Life and taxes: International comparison of tax rates, economic performance and social well-being / Richard Denniss, Matt Grudnoff and Andrew Scott -- 3 Norwegians would: Sovereign wealth, responsible investment and climate leadership / Tom Swann -- 4 Sweden's feminist foreign policy / Margot Wallstram -- 5 Gender budgetting: Australian innovation and Swedish delivery / Lenita Freidenvall and Marian Sawer -- 6 Boosting workforce participation and wages / Andrew Scott, Matt Grudnoff and James Fleming -- 7 Our common climate future: 'Scaniplomacy' and Danish power / Richie Merzian and Dan Cass -- 8 Electric dreams: Norways's vehicle policy / Audrey Quicke -- 9 Towards a more diverse media and stronger broadcasting / Ebony Bennet and Maria Rae -- 10 Rethinking Australia's approach to prisoner rehabilitation / Anna Eriksson