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: 29 Sep 2003
A paper that aims to identify the key sources of the revival in Australia's productivity growth.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/revival
Released: 20 Feb 2003
This paper provides an economic framework with which to consider the effectiveness and limitations of auction markets in allocating public resources.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/auctions
Released: 3 Oct 2003
The paper compares the legal, organisational and regulatory arrangements for managing water rights against accepted best practice principles.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/completed/water-rights
Released: 23 Apr 2003
This paper examines the relationship between firm size, domestic sales and export performance for a sample of Australian manufacturing firms.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/firm-size
Released: 28 Aug 2003
This paper examines key developments and trends in manufacturing in Australia over the last two decades.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/completed/manufacturing
Released: 15 Aug 2003
This submission draws on research and analysis undertaken during the Commission's inquiry into price regulation of airport services.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/sydney-airport
Released: 25 Jul 2003
This paper reviews social capital theories and concepts, and related empirical work, and discusses some of the possible ramifications for public policy.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/completed/social-capital
Released: 31 Jul 2003
This paper examines selected regulatory policies and practices from the Australian states and territories and ten OECD countries.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/improving-regulations
Released: 15 Oct 2003
This paper examines restrictions affecting trade in education services - a growing commercial activity in the services sector in many economies.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/education-restrictions
Released: 2 Jul 2003
The submission provides comments to the Review of Pricing Arrangements in Residential Aged Care, conducted by the Department of Health and Aged Care. It includes an assessment of the current funding and delivery arrangements for aged care services,
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/aged-care-pricing
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