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 role of auctions in allocating public resources
20 / 02 / 2003
This paper provides an economic framework with which to consider the effectiveness and limitations of auction markets in allocating public resources.
International negotiations on investment liberalisation
10 / 12 / 2002
International negotiations on investment liberalisation
Uptake and impacts of the ICTs in the Australian economy: Evidence from aggregate, sectoral and firm levels
09 / 12 / 2002
This paper represents part of the work in progress on a joint research project of the Productivity Commission, the Australian Bureau of Statistics, the Department of Industry, Tourism and Resources, and the National Office for the Information Economy. The joint project was set up to provide an Australian contribution to the set of country studies on ICT and Business Performance that is being facilitated and co-ordinated by the OECD.
The effects of ICTs and complementary innovations on Australian productivity growth
09 / 12 / 2002
A shortened version of the paper, Uptake and Impacts of the ICTs in The Australian Economy: Evidence from Aggregate, Sectoral and Firm Levels, which represents part of the work in progress on a joint research project of the Productivity Commission, the Australian Bureau of Statistics, the Department of Industry, Tourism and Resources, and the National Office for the Information Economy. The joint project was set up to provide an Australian contribution to the set of country studies on ICT and Business Performance that is being facilitated and co-ordinated by the OECD.
Regulation and its review 2001-02
26 / 11 / 2002
Annual report for 2001-02 on compliance with the Government's requirements for the making and review of regulations. The Government requires departments and agencies to prepare Regulation Impact Statements to ensure regulatory action is well informed and achieves intended goals.
Supplier-induced demand for medical services
14 / 11 / 2002
This paper aims to contribute to a better understanding of the competing viewpoints on SID for medical services - through a balanced assessment of the existing theory and evidence, using an economic framework focusing on Australian general practitioners.
Modelling possible impacts of GM crops on Australian trade
08 / 11 / 2002
This paper provides an analysis of the economic and trade implications of the introduction of GM technology in the grains, excluding wheat, and oilseeds sectors.
Building excellence in health care in a changing environment
08 / 11 / 2002
Commissioner Helen Owens gave an address, 'Building Excellence in Health Care in a Changing Environment', to the Divisions of General Practice Network Forum 2002, in Brisbane on 8 November 2002.
Potential effects of selected taxation provisions on the environment
17 / 10 / 2002
A consultancy report by Robert Douglas which examines the potential environmental impacts (positive and/or negative) of selected taxation arrangements.
Skill and Australia's productivity surge
04 / 10 / 2002
This paper examines the changing demand for skills and the effect of increased skill on conventionally-measured productivity growth.
Australia: Getting the most from ICTs
03 / 10 / 2002
A paper on the contribution of ICTs to productivity accelerations in Australia and the USA, using a growth accounting framework. It was delivered to the Communications Research Forum, Canberra, 3 October 2002.
Microeconomic reforms and the revival in Australia's growth in productivity and living standards
02 / 10 / 2002
A paper on the contribution of microeconomic reforms to Australia's productivity performance, presented to the Conference of Economists, Adelaide, 1 October 2002.
Managed competition in health care
23 / 08 / 2002
Proceedings of a workshop convened by the Productivity Commission, on managed competition in health care, held in Canberra on 23 August 2002 which examined a model for health care funding proposed by Dr. Richard Scotton.
Productivity gains from policy reforms, ICTs and structural transformation
24 / 07 / 2002
Productivity gains from policy reforms, ICTs and structural transformation
Review of the Trade Practices Act 1974
24 / 07 / 2002
This submission provides comments to the review of the Trade Practices Act 1974. It covers the role, purpose and effect of Section 46, the cease and desist powers in Part IV, and offers some comments on enforcement issues and mergers.
Australia's productivity surge and its determinants
20 / 06 / 2002
The paper examines the contribution of ICTs in a productivity growth accounting framework.
Creating markets for ecosystem services
19 / 06 / 2002
This paper investigates how well environmental problems related to salinity, biodiversity and climate change can be addressed by creating markets for ecosystem services.
Trends in Australian infrastructure prices 1990-91 to 2000-01
29 / 05 / 2002
This paper examines pricing and other financial performance changes of government trading enterprises that have taken place over the last decade, to assess whether they have been consistent with the reform objectives of governments.
Health Policy Roundtable
29 / 05 / 2002
Proceedings of a round table convened by the Productivity Commission and the Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research to discuss key health policy issues.
Productivity growth in Australia: Are we enjoying a miracle?
05 / 04 / 2002
The paper examines the causes and consequences of Australia's productivity growth in the 1990's.