Protecting long-term interests in a short-term world : an agenda for better governmental stewardship

Nature and causes of political and policy myopia - prioritising short-term interests at the expense of long-term interests - policies where long-term interests are most at risk - policy reforms designed to counter the presentist bias - longer, fixed parliamentary terms - policy commitment devices - strengthening institutional voices - stewardship responsibilities for the public service - incentivising policymakers.