A short(134 page)and readable accessment of Australia's economic fortunes from the 1960's to 2006, it makes an interesting case in support of the reforms of the 80's & 90's. The book is the result of the 2006 Boyer Lecture, an annual Lecture series by the Australian Broadcast Corporation (ABC). It would be interesting to know how different the accessment would be after the Global Finanicial Crisis as it is very opptimistic in 2006. I found it both interesting and informative and would recommend anyone interested in Australia's modern economic history giving it a read. ( )