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Ratings: ★★★★☆ (4/5)
Genre: Non-Fiction, Economics, Education, Australian Studies, Finance, Business

Book Review:
''Student Economics Briefs (1991/92)'' by Dr. David Clark is a targeted and highly practical resource for students of economics and business. Commissioned by The Australian Financial Review and sponsored by the Commonwealth Bank, this collection of twelve essays tackles pivotal issues in the Australian economic landscape of the early 1990s. Clark's writing is clear, concise, and avoids unnecessary jargon, making complex policy debates accessible to secondary and tertiary students. The book's greatest strength is its direct link to real-world economic policy and its design to address common difficulties students face and key examination topics. While the economic data and specific policy context are naturally dated (1991/92), the book remains a valuable case study in applied economics and a snapshot of a critical period in Australia's economic history. It is less of a comprehensive textbook and more of a supplementary reader that bridges the gap between theory and contemporary (for its time) practice. Highly recommended for anyone studying the history of Australian economic policy or seeking a model for clear economic writing.