Red-sided garter snakes (Thamnophis sirtalis parietalis) court and mate in early spring around large communal overwintering dens in central Manitoba. Emerging females are immediately covered by dozens or hundreds of vigorously-courting males, potentially imposing significant costs to the female....

Proposes a strategic framework whereby wineries in the McLaren Vale region of South Australia can combine together to enhance exports, increase consumer awareness of their wines and raise the level of international recognition of the region, this industry establishing a new company run by the...

Consumption taxes are only rarely assessed for their impact on the economic well-being of individuals. This paper reviews various studies on this issue. It first describes the large differences in the size and structure of these taxes among OECD countries, and then reviews the types of...

V<sc>idyattama</sc> Y., C<sc>assells</sc> R., H<sc>arding</sc> A. and M<sc>c</sc>N<sc>amara</sc> J. Rich or poor in retirement? A small area analysis of Australian private superannuation savings in 2006 using spatial microsimulation, <italic>Regional Studies</italic>. Substantial differences in retirement savings exist among Australians. Little is known,...

The chapters in this book provide coverage of the theoretical underpinnings and methodologies that typify research using a Spatially Integrated Social Science (SISS) approach. This insightful Handbook is intended chiefly as a primer for students and budding researchers who wish to investigate...

These days spatial microsimulation modelling plays a vital role in policy analysis for small areas. Most developed countries are using these tools in ways to make knowledgeable decisions on major policy issues at local levels. However, building an appropriate model is very difficult for many...

Introduction and overview / Ann Harding -- Health status, health inequalities and the ability of older Australians to stay in the labour force / Agnes Walker -- Evaluating catastrophic drug expenditure plans / Bert Waslander -- Projections of Commonwealth health expenditure in Australia's first...