Supporting research and data
Commission staff undertake supporting research and analysis, data compilation and model development in support of our inquiry and study activity.
The SALTER model of the world economy: Model structure, database and parameters
01 / 04 / 1994
This paper documents the theoretical structure of the new SALTER model, its database and parameters.
The health effects and regulation of passive smoking
01 / 04 / 1994
This submission comments on the Health Care Committee of the National Health and Medical Research Council (NH&MRC) Notice of Intent to issue guidelines or make regulatory recommendations regarding passive smoking.
Industry Commission Annual Report 1992-93
31 / 10 / 1993
Industry Commission Annual Report 1992-93
Developments in regulation and its review 1992-93
01 / 09 / 1993
Developments in regulation and its review 1992-93
Institutional arrangements for the regulation of natural and mandated monopolies
12 / 03 / 1993
This submission to the National Competition Policy Review comments on the best institutional arrangements to adopt for the regulation of natural and mandated monopolies.
Institutional arrangements for the regulation of natural and mandated monopolies
12 / 03 / 1993
This submission to the National Competition Policy Review comments on the best institutional arrangements to adopt for the regulation of natural and mandated monopolies.
International performance indicators - Road freight
04 / 12 / 1992
International performance indicators - Road freight
Pro-competitive regulation
01 / 11 / 1992
This paper examines how pro- procompetitive regulation, and particularly restrictive trade competitive practices legislation, can best be used to improve market outcomes.
Industry Commission Annual Report 1991-92
31 / 10 / 1992
Industry Commission Annual Report 1991-92
Amendments to the new Australian product liability law
01 / 10 / 1992
This submission outlines some economic effects of product liability laws and then discusses each of the proposed amendments to the Trade Practices Act 1974.
Developments in regulation and its review 1991-92
01 / 08 / 1992
Developments in regulation and its review 1991-92
The measurement of effective rates of assistance in Australia
01 / 07 / 1992
This paper examines the practical aspects of measuring and interpreting effective rate of assistance measures in Australia.
Measuring the total factor productivity of Government Trading Enterprises
01 / 07 / 1992
This paper, produced by the Steering Committee on National Performance Monitoring, aims to promote a better understanding of the steps involved in calculating and interpreting the total factor productivity measure.
Economic evaluation of CSIRO industrial research
31 / 01 / 1992
Economic evaluation of CSIRO industrial research
Waste lubricating oil and used tyres
01 / 12 / 1991
This submission comments on the Australian and New Zealand Environment Council's draft report on strategies for the collection, re-use and recycling of lubricating oils and motor vehicle tyres.
International comparisons of plant productivity - Domestic water heaters
/ 11 / 1991
International comparisons of plant productivity - Domestic water heaters
Industry Commission Annual Report 1990-91
31 / 10 / 1991
Industry Commission Annual Report 1990-91
An analysis of the factors affecting steel scrap collection
01 / 05 / 1991
This paper by Raymundo Valdes was released in May 1991. It examines the factors affecting steel scrap collections and develops a model to explain the supply and demand of steel scrap. The analysis suggests that in the case of steel-by far the most recycled material in Australia-recycling has not resulted from environmental or resource scarcity concerns nor from government requirements.
Pay TV: Why regulate
01 / 04 / 1991
Pay TV: Why regulate
Strategic trade theory: The East Asian experience
01 / 11 / 1990
Strategic trade theory: The East Asian experience