Economic Papers - Economic Society of Australia articles from March 2006

Economic Papers - Economic Society of Australia archives from March 2006

Trade policy: the role of public enquiries.
March 1, 2006... 1 Trade Policy Trade policy is at once one of the most complex of economic subjects, involving as it does the whole macro-economy of the country and its interrelations with other countries, and a subject about which most Australian...

An investigation of home bias in superannuation investment choices.
March 1, 2006... Australian superannuation funds have increased investment choices available for their members. Fund members can typically choose from a range of readymade options or select their own asset allocations. Evidence suggests that individuals may...

The initial impacts of a matched savings program: the saver plus program.
March 1, 2006... A major emphasis in policy focus in recent years has been to promote greater levels of saving and financial inclusion in Australia. A number of studies have identified that low-income households and households with children have lower saving...

Preliminary economic assessment of groundwater extraction rules.
March 1, 2006... Increased use of irrigation water has imposed stresses on groundwater systems. Declining groundwater levels and spring discharges have heightened water users' concerns about the sustainability of regional economies. Recently there have been...

An empirical assessment of the effects of trade on employment in Australia 1989/1990-2000/2001.
March 1, 2006... This paper investigates the link between trade reforms, intra-industry trade and labour market adjustment in Australia. In the light of the foregoing, it is hypothesised that trade reforms have (a) had a negative impact on overall employment as...

Funding the non-profit welfare sector: explaining changing funding sources 1960-1999.
March 1, 2006... The non-profit welfare sector in Australia is dominated by several large organisations which are predominantly older, faith-based, welfare agencies. The success of these agencies is in part due to their ability to diversify funding sources in...