Economic indicators
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Pensions at a glance 2019
This publication highlights the pension reforms undertaken by OECD countries over the last two years. This edition also updates information on the key features of pension provision in OECD countries and provides projections of retirement income for today’s workers. A summary of key findings for Australia is also provided.
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Australia’s 'jobs and growth’ strategy: pathway to a low productivity economy
This report outlines how Australia’s current economic growth is almost entirely attributable to increases in hours worked. The Coalition Government’s vaunted capacity as an economic manager has been reduced to dependence on extra work inputs, most of which are due to its high net overseas migration (NOM) policy.
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The gap: why Australian women earn millions less
There’s a vast gap between the projected lifetime earnings of the average Australian man with kids, compared with the projected earnings of the average Australian woman with kids. The gap is about two million dollars.
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Finding a place to call home
This publication explores the profile and evolution of immigration in Australia over recent years, and undertakes a comprehensive assessment of the contributions immigrants make to Australia’s social and economic development.
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The heavy burden of obesity: the economics of prevention
This report demonstrates that there is a strong economic case for investing in prevention to tackle obesity. By linking its advanced microsimulation model with the OECD long-term projection model, this report simulates the impact of obesity on health expenditure and the wider economy in 52 countries to 2050.