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: 10 Dec 2002
International negotiations on investment liberalisation
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/international-investment-liberalisation
Released: 9 Dec 2002
This paper represents part of the work in progress on a joint research project of the Productivity Commission, the Australian Bureau of Statistics, the Department of Industry, Tourism and Resources, and the National Office for the Information Economy
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/ict-uptake
Released: 9 Dec 2002
A shortened version of the paper, Uptake and Impacts of the ICTs in The Australian Economy: Evidence from Aggregate, Sectoral and Firm Levels, which represents part of the work in progress on a joint research project of the Productivity Commission,
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/ict-innovations
Released: 26 Nov 2002
Annual report for 2001-02 on compliance with the Government's requirements for the making and review of regulations. The Government requires departments and agencies to prepare Regulation Impact Statements to ensure regulatory action is well
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/regulation-review-2001-02
Released: 14 Nov 2002
This paper aims to contribute to a better understanding of the competing viewpoints on SID for medical services - through a balanced assessment of the existing theory and evidence, using an economic framework focusing on Australian general
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/supplier-induced-medical-demand
Released: 8 Nov 2002
Commissioner Helen Owens gave an address, 'Building Excellence in Health Care in a Changing Environment', to the Divisions of General Practice Network Forum 2002, in Brisbane on 8 November 2002.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/healthcare
Released: 8 Nov 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.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/genetically-modified-crops
Released: 17 Oct 2002
A consultancy report by Robert Douglas which examines the potential environmental impacts (positive and/or negative) of selected taxation arrangements.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/environment-tax-provisions
Released: 4 Oct 2002
This paper examines the changing demand for skills and the effect of increased skill on conventionally-measured productivity growth.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/skill-on-productivity
Released: 3 Oct 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.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/getting-most-out-of-ict
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