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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.

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Productivity in Manufacturing: Measurement and Interpretation - Productivity Commission Staff Working Paper

Released: 6 Dec 2013

The objective of this paper is to examine recent productivity performance in Manufacturing, with particular focus on the causes of its decline.

https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/manufacturing-measurement-interpretation

Prevalence of Transition Pathways in Australia - Staff Working Paper

Released: 29 Aug 2013

This paper by Jane Fry and Clare Boulton was released on 29 August 2013. The analysis in this paper identifies broad patterns - or pathways - in labour market and education activities associated with different life stages. It uses a novel approach -

https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/transition-pathways

Deep and Persistent Disadvantage in Australia - Productivity Commission Staff Working Paper

Released: 11 Jul 2013

This paper is about disadvantage in Australia, and in particular, about Australians who experience deep and persistent disadvantage.

https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/deep-persistent-disadvantage

Forms of Work in Australia - Productivity Commission Staff Working Paper

Released: 23 Apr 2013

This paper analyses how the prevalence of different forms of work has changed in Australia, with a particular focus on the decade to 2011, and considers why those changes might have occurred.

https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/forms-of-work