Can Australia restructure its failing economy?

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Falling commodity prices have adversely affected the economy of Australia, a nation whose exports are 80 percent agricultural and mineral products. Australia's balance of payments is reminiscent of those experienced by Latin American countries, and currently the only industry that appears to offer employment growth opportunities is tourism. Australia's trade terms, protectionist policies, revised tax laws and probable upcoming debt crisis are discussed. Statistics related to economic indicators are also analyzed, including: the 8 to 9 percent inflation in Australia, the 60 percent devaluation of the Australian dollar since it began to float in 1983, the reduction in Australia's uppermost tax rate from 60 percent to 48 percent, the increase in Australia's external debt from $7.3 billion in 1980 to $53 billion in 1986, and Australian interest rates on bank loans that range from 15 to 20percent.

Author: Hale, David (American economist)
Publisher: Financial Executives International
Publication Name: FE: the Magazine for Financial Executives
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0883-7481
Year: 1986
Economic policy, Economic development, Industrial development, Industrialization

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Copy clearly focuses Welch Allyn pitch

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Welch Allyn's new advertisement features a man with a pair of auto-focus lenses called Reveal SLR. The electronic camera is especially made for dentists since it allows for greater clarity during the exploration of the oral cavity. The exclusive arc lamp-based lighting system is the secret in keeping the image in focus. Unlike other cameras, Reveal SLR provides for more accurate color and does not require focus adjustments.

Publisher: Crain Communications, Inc.
Publication Name: Business Marketing
Subject: Business
ISSN: 1087-948X
Year: 1997
Photographic equipment and supplies, Photographic and Photocopying Equipment Manufacturing, Computer Peripheral Cameras, Advertising, Camera industry, Digital cameras, Electronic cameras, Welch Allyn Inc.

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Australia focuses on acquaculture health

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The Australian Federal Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has launched a strategy to target aquatic animal health to improve the productivity and sustainability of fishery and aquaculture industries.

Publisher: PJB Publications
Publication Name: Animal Pharm
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0262-2238
Year: 2000
Aquaculture industry

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