InSight | July 2008 edition

 

Getting to the Point on Health Insurance

Joshua Gans looks at options for health funding that won't distort the system.

Watch this Space: Kids, Obesity and Advertising

‘Should advertisers’ “rights” continue to trump real concerns about children’s health, or parents’ frustrations at having their healthy eating efforts undermined?’ Lilian McCombs and Clare Hughes from CHOICE examine the arguments about junk-food marketing and childhood obesity.

Facing the Facts on Obesity

Australia eats too much and moves too little. But the solutions to the obesity crisis aren't simple, argues Steve Leeder. We need more evidence, less finger-pointing and strong leadership to get our obesity response into shape.

Affordable Housing through Leasehold Title?

Barbara Coombs argues that many people are stuck between the high costs of home ownership and the insecurity of renting. A third option, residential leasehold title, could provide the best of both worlds for many households.

5 ideas in 5 minutes

In this month's 5 ideas in 5 minutes, Daniel Frank gathers new thinking on transport in cities: Velib │ Public Transport funded by Fuel Tax │ Dynamic Kerbside Pricing │ Transport Innovation Fund │ Insurance by the Mile


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