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: 21 Jan 2010
This paper by visiting researcher Lixin Cai was released on 21 January 2010.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/married-women
Released: 9 Apr 2010
In November 2008, the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) endorsed a new Intergovernmental Agreement on Federal Financial Relations (IGA). The IGA included a new form of payment - National Partnership (NP) payments - to fund specific projects
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/national-partnership
Released: 25 Oct 2010
This paper analyses the issue of childhood obesity within an economic policy framework. It also reviews the evidence of trends in obesity in children and provides an overview of recent and planned childhood obesity preventative health programs.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/childhood-obesity
Released: 9 Dec 2010
This research paper explores some of the factors affecting Australia's population growth over the years.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/completed/population-migration
Released: 1 Oct 2010
This paper by Matthew Forbes, Philip Harslett, Ilias Mastoris and Leonora Risse was presented at the 31st Australian Conference of Health Economists in Sydney on 30 September to 1 October 2010.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/hospital-quality-care
Released: 1 Apr 2010
The Productivity Commission convened a roundtable 'Strengthening Evidence-based Policy in the Australian Federation' in Canberra on 17-18 August 2009.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/strengthening-evidence
Released: 22 Apr 2010
This paper by visiting researcher Mark Harrison was released on 22 April 2010.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/cost-benefit-discount
Released: 7 Jun 2010
The information in this report is intended as an input to the COAG Reform Council's analysis of the National Disability Agreement.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/national-agreements/disability
Released: 7 Jun 2010
The information in this report is intended as an input to the COAG Reform Council's analysis of the National Healthcare Agreement.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/national-agreements/healthcare
Released: 27 Sep 2010
This paper by Matthew Forbes, Philip Harslett, Ilias Mastoris and Leonora Risse was presented at the Australian Conference of Economists in Sydney on 27 to 29 September 2010.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/hospital-technical-efficiency
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.
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