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David Richardson
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Discussion paper
Gender experiences during the COVID-19 lockdown
This paper examines the differential experiences of men and women during the dramatic changes to the labour market caused by the health response to COVID-19 and evaluates the likely impact of stimulating different industries on men and women.
Briefing paper
The macroeconomic impact of the NSW public sector pay cut
The NSW government plan to cut the pay of public servants and spend more money on capital works will likely lead to a reduction of 1,100 jobs, according to this analysis by the Australia Institute.
Discussion paper
Design principles for fiscal policy in a pandemic
This paper details key economic criteria to help assess the effectiveness of the future stimulus measures and structural support needed to recover from the COVID-19 economic crisis.
Policy report
A generous increase in Newstart?
This paper provides estimates of where Newstart is now and how it will look after the coronavirus supplement for different family types.
Discussion paper
The budget surplus objective
This paper outlines how the Australian government’s objective of achieving a budget surplus ignores the consequences of such an economic strategy—leaving Australian taxpayers to bear the burden of less government services, despite paying their taxes.