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that are available for download from this site, including our Essential
Economics Capability Statement and latest copies of individual CVs
for team members [here]; and articles which we
have contributed to PIA Planning News [here].
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Articles in Planning
News:
Essential Economics are regular contributors to Planning
News, which is the monthly magazine of the Victorian Division of
PIA (Planning Institute of Australia, formerly known as RAPI).
| Document |
Description |
| July 05.pdf |
Melbourne
2030 and the Need for Appreciation of the Dynamics of the
Metropolitan Economy
John explores some of the ongoing issues relating to the implementation of Melbourne
2030, especially the apparent lack of economic fundamentals underpinning the
strategy. |
| May
05.pdf |
PIA
Membership and the Move to CPP: More Tiers (or Tears?)
At the PIA National Congress held in late April, a new PIA initiative
was announced, namely the planned introduction of a Certified
Planning Practitioner (CPP) course for planners. In this article
John argues why this move is an inappropriate move for PIA and
strikes at the very heart of ‘accessible membership’
to a professional institute of high professional standards and
high community standing. |
| April
05.pdf |
What Goes
Around Comes Around
John (Howard) has reignited the debate about the existing three-tier
system of Commonwealth government, State/Territories government,
and local Councils should be replaced by a stronger central
government supported by regional Councils. John (Henshall) explores
this idea from a regional economic development perspective. |
| Jan
05.pdf |
Of
Corkscrews and Fried Chicken -
Work, Humour, Professionalism and Australia Day
As our leaders lead us into a war of false pretenses and refugees
are being compulsorily detained John explores what Australia
Day means to him. |
| December
04.pdf |
Where
Have all the Letters Gone?
With only six Letters to the Editior in PN this year, there
just isn’t enough debate in our ranks. Not enough discussion.
A lack of verve and vitality. But as planners we need to have
“viewpoints” that we are comfortable defending,
including responses to issues raised in the general media and
in places like PN, so lets bring on more Letters to the Editor
in 2005 and enjoy the banter and debates.... |
| November
04.pdf |
Somewhere
Between Hope, Laughter and Despair...
As professionals in planning and related fields we have the
responsibility to plan and achieve improved settlements and
land use that contribute to social, economic and environmental
well-being. But this responsibility does not end at the local
Council boundary or at State and national borders. |
| October
04.pdf |
How
Dense Are We?
Melbourne 2030
aims to reduce the outward pressure for urban expansion by increasing
dwelling density. But there has been little discussion as to
what existing dwelling densities in Melbourne are and where
is there the greatest scope for change. This article explores
current housing densities around Melbourne, and discusses the
practicalities of accommodating greater urban density in established
areas of Melbourne. |
| August
04.pdf |
Golf
Courses: When enough isn't enough!
Golf course developments are springing up all over Victoria
following trends in Queensland and the USA. Marianne discusses
the potential implications of an oversupply of golf courses
and explores some innovative ways of overcoming this issue. |
| June
04.pdf |
When
I'm Sixty-Four!
To the lyrics of the famous Beatles song, Marianne explores
some of the economics of an aging population and the practicalities
that may have to be faced. |
| May
04.pdf |
Apology:
Shock and Awe Quagmire
Apologies are in order to Rocket Science readers and Mr John
Maynard Keynes. In April I stated that the Iraq War is a "poignant
example of Keynes' model of effective demand". The "poignant"
adjective is misplaced and indeed the word "obnoxious"
is better suited. |
| April
04.pdf |
John
Maynard Keynes and Effective Demand, Iraq Style (or is it Western
Style?)
Here at Rocket Science we strive to de-fuse the smoke and mirrors
of economics so that we can all have a closer appreciation of
what goes on around us, economically speaking. This article
explores the classic economic theory behind the Iraq war and
the current planning for the "4th Rebuilding Iraq Expo" , which
arguably is a poignant example of Keynes' model of creating
"effective demand" so that the wheels of the economy continue
to turn. |
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