Pannell Discussions

Economics

44 – Thinking like an economist 12: Hand it over!

21 March, 200526 December, 2011 by David Pannell5 Min Reading

The demand curve is a deceptively simple concept that economists use constantly. It has at least three different valid interpretations that make it useful in

Economics, Research

43 – New knowledge or new technology: which is better?

14 March, 200526 December, 2011 by David Pannell5 Min Reading

Other things being equal, R&D to develop a successful new technology will very often be worth more than R&D that successfully generates improved information for

Communication, Policy, Research

42 – Research meets policy

7 March, 200526 December, 2011 by David Pannell1 Min Reading

This week’s PD is just an advertisement for a useful little booklet produced by Land and Water Australia, called “Research Meets Policy: improving the uptake

Economics, Policy, Politics, Water

41 – Fresh water for Perth 3: myths and misconceptions

28 February, 200526 December, 2011 by David Pannell8 Min Reading

Policy makers attempting to address the “shortage” of water in Perth are in desperate need of some simple economics. Clear thinking about prices, costs, values

Economics, Policy, Politics, Water

40 – Fresh water for Perth 2: the State Opposition’s attempts

21 February, 200526 December, 2011 by David Pannell5 Min Reading

The State Opposition parties in Western Australia have staked their electoral prospects on their unconditional support for a water channel from the Kimberly to Perth.

Economics, Policy, Politics, Water

39 – Fresh water for Perth 1: the State Government’s attempts

14 February, 20051 May, 2012 by David Pannell5 Min Reading

The State Opposition parties in Western Australia made the news this month with their ideas for providing fresh water to Perth. As lamentable as those

44 – Thinking like an economist 12: Hand it over!

43 – New knowledge or new technology: which is better?

42 – Research meets policy

41 – Fresh water for Perth 3: myths and misconceptions

40 – Fresh water for Perth 2: the State Opposition’s attempts

39 – Fresh water for Perth 1: the State Government’s attempts

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