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Making cents of it: the benefits of improving the financial literacy of Australian children
The long-term benefits of financial literacy have not been well quantified to date, limiting evidence-based decision-making for policymakers. This analysis focuses on identifying the wide array of benefits associated with enhancing financial literacy and illustratively evaluating select benefits of improved financial literacy. The report identifies several key economic and social benefits linked to stronger financial...
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Assessment of Coalition gas policy proposals
The report summarises the Coalition's suite of gas supply and pricing proposals, providing an independent assessment of the immediate effects on any new gas sales on wholesale and retail prices on gas customers. It also outlines the impacts on electricity prices. The initiatives are expected to result in a 7% reduction in retail gas bills...
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Econometric analysis of the New Zealand retail grocery sector
This report examines how the structure of local grocery markets affects prices and margins in New Zealand.
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The required return for aged care services providers
This report, prepared for the Royal Commission by economics consultancy firm, Frontier Economics, develops a ‘building block’ model to determine the total revenue required each year for a residential aged care accommodation provider to cover its operating costs and depreciation, pay its taxes, and provide a fair return on its capital to its investors.
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Urban water regulation reform
Infrastructure Australia commissioned this report on the optimal settings required for economic, environmental and health regulation in the Australian urban water sector, and the opportunities for regulatory improvement.