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The economic and cultural value of the Australian book industry deserves more government support

By Paul Crosby, Senior Lecturer, Department of Economics, Macquarie University
David Throsby, Distinguished Professor of Economics, Macquarie University
Jan Zwar, Faculty Research Manager, Macquarie University

The contribution of the book industry to the national economy is substantial, but its importance goes beyond its monetary value.

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