Supporting research and data
Commission staff undertake supporting research and analysis, data compilation and model development in support of our inquiry and study activity.
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.
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.
Towards a National Framework for the Development of Environmental Management Systems in Agriculture
28 / 03 / 2002
Productivity Commission Submission to the Environmental Management Systems Working Group: Towards a National Framework for the Development of Environmental Management Systems in Agriculture
Australia's service sector: A study in diversity
13 / 03 / 2002
This paper seeks to dispel some of the myths commonly harboured about service jobs, service trade and the contribution services make to productivity improvements and living standards.
Fixed-term employees in Australia: Incidence and characteristics
22 / 02 / 2002
This paper presents an analysis of the incidence and characteristics of one form of non-traditional employment - fixed-term employment.
The role of risk and cost-benefit analysis in determining quarantine measures
19 / 02 / 2002
This paper describes the existing import risk analysis approach to determining quarantine measures and considers some options for improvement.
Greenhouse gas emissions and the productivity growth of electricity generators
18 / 12 / 2001
This paper develops and applies a measure of productivity growth that can incorporate unpriced environmental impacts.
Regulation and its review 2000-01
23 / 11 / 2001
This report forms part of the Commission's annual report series and meets its obligation to report annually on compliance with the Commonwealth's requirements for the making and review of regulations.
Statistical analysis of the use and impact of government business programs
20 / 11 / 2001
This paper examines the characteristics of firms that use government business programs and how the use of such programs affects their performance.