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Catalogue of Publications
Economic and Social Policy
Evaluating the Performance-Based
Research Fund: Framing the Debate
edited by Leon Bakker, Jonathan Boston, Lesley
Campbell and Roger Smyth
Evaluating the Performance-Based Research Fund
presents 18 chapters by 28 authors based on
papers presented at the February 2006
symposium which brought together many of
those involved in the design, implementation
and evaluating of the PBRF.
The book provides a comprehensive, authoritative
and up-to-date account of the origins of
the PBRF and its initial impacts on tertiary
education institutes, staff and research
students.
2006. $39.90, pp 500 ISBN 1-877347-12-4
Household Wealth in New Zealand
by Grant Scobie, John Gibson and Trinh Le
How much wealth do New Zealanders have
In what forms do they hold that wealth
What about human capital as a form of wealth
The authors address these and other questions
in this wide-ranging analysis of the assets and
liabilities of New Zealanders based on the 2001
Household Savings Survey. This book provides
the first comprehensive description of patterns
of wealth in New Zealand and makes a valuable
contribution to informed debate on many
aspects of social and economic policy.
2005. $39.95, pp 162. ISBN 1-877347-07-8
Retirement Income Provision in
New Zealand: A Way Forward
by Richard Hawke
Richard Hawke outlines the issues surrounding
retirement income and considers both practical
and policy concerns. His examination includes
an overview of worldwide trends in policy
reform and highlights the benefits and
shortfalls of various retirement arrangements.
He also compares compulsory retirement
savings to models that allow individuals to
take responsibility for their own retirement.
In a specifically New Zealand context, he offers
coherent suggestions for the future.
2005. $29.95, pp 162. ISBN 1-877347-04-3
Snakes and Ladders: The Pursuit
of a Safety Culture in New Zealand
by Peter Roberts
This work is crucial reading for all those involved
in health, from politicians and planners, to
managers and clinicians.
Peter Roberts' careful analysis and research
beautifully sets out how quality and safety
of health delivery depends on the complex
interplay between society, organisational
culture, systems, professionalism and the
individual.
2003. $35.00, pp 200. ISBN 0-908935-69-2
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