Untold stories of New Zealanders shaping China's destiny during a turbulent era.Interesting Times unveils the remarkable experiences of New Zealanders in Republican China (1912-1949). From missionaries and humanitarians to entrepreneurs and adventurers, their lives intertwine with a nation grappling with warlords, war, and revolution. Discover their motivations, challenges, and lasting impact on a society in transition.This book is for history buff...

In this book on new fiscal approaches, nineteen experts examine topics ranging from constitutional reform and debt fatigue to fiscal rules and zero-based budgeting. Together, these contributions inform a multifaceted, nuanced argument for the need to formalize spending restraint and redefine state debt to include unfunded liabilities. Scholars will find the book useful as a reference tool explaining how rules-based fiscal policy is used to address debt fatigue and unsustainable spending gr...