Through our research, the Commission contributes to the public debate and encourages informed policy discussion.
The Commission has a statutory mandate to conduct a program of research to support its inquiries, annual reporting and other responsibilities, including promoting community awareness and understanding of various productivity and regulatory issues.
Released: 8 Sep 2000
A workshop convened by the Commission on 8 September 2000 in Melbourne to explore the links between economic and environmental policy objectives and outcomes.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/environment-macroeconomic-reform
Released: 10 Jul 1997
Proceedings of the 1997 Industry Economics Conference on making markets competitive, held in Melbourne in July 1997.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/industry-economics-conference-1997
Released: 6 Jul 1998
The theme of the 1998 Industry Economics Conference, organised by the Australian National University and the Productivity Commission, is privatisation, regulation and reform.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/industry-economics-conference-1998
Released: 12 Jul 1999
The 1999 Industry Economics Conference, organised by the Productivity Commission in conjunction with Monash University, was held in Melbourne on 12 and 13 July 1999. The theme of the conference, Regulation, Competition and Industry Structure,
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/industry-economics-conference-1999
Released: 17 Mar 2006
Analysing the Terms of Trade Effect on GDP and Employment in the Presence of Low Real Unit Labour Costs
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/productivity-perspectives-2006/zhang/zhang2
We undertake other policy relevant research in addition to our commissioned public inquiries and studies. This web page lists our current research projects.
This is our catalogue of policy relevant research that has been completed.
Commission staff undertake supporting research and analysis, data compilation and model development in support of our inquiry and study activity.
Employment & Education
Industry & Trade
Natural Resources
Productivity Analysis
Social & Community