Historically in Australia, all levels of government created collective wealth by owning and operating infrastructure, and managing natural assets, key public goods, and essential services while being answerable to the public. This was part of a strong state tradition [1] which was challenged in the...
What does it do to build consumer confidence in the product, in buying a "gem" that will become MORE PRECIOUS ouer time? If cultured pearts lose value, why should consumers put much money into them at aUF Rarity is what has driven prices historically. Fine quality cul- tured pearts are...