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BL
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948402
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b702772
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| Main Entry
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Gittins, Ross.
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| Title & Author
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Gittinomics : : living the good life without money stress, overwork and joyless consumption /\ Ross Gittins.
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| Publication Statement
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Crows Nest, N.S.W. :: Allen & Unwin,, ©2007.
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254 pages :: illustrations ;; 21 cm
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| ISBN
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174175092X
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: 9781741750928
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 248-254).
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| Contents
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Pt. 1. Family finances 1. The changing workforce -- 2. Women at work -- 3. The cost of kids -- 4. The value of higher education -- 5. The Great Australian Home -- 6. Saving, debt and guilt -- Pt. 2 The outside world 7. Paying for health care -- 8. Taxes -- love 'em or hate 'em -- 9. Crime and drugs -- 10. Our ageing population -- Pt. 3 Everyday life 11. Housework has value -- 12. The pleasures of consumerism -- 13. The shortage of time -- 14. The attack on leisure -- 15. Happiness.
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| Abstract
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For everyone who knows economics is important but doesn't really know why, Gittinomics is the indispensable, plain-speaking, entertaining and highly relevant guide to the economics of our everyday lives.
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Cost and standard of living-- Australia, Popular works.
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Quality of life-- Economic aspects-- Australia.
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Cost and standard of living.
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Australia.
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| Dewey Classification
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339.420994
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HD7069.G58 2007
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