Economic indicators
Article
How to make Australia fairer
We’re doing better than many comparable countries, but that’s not enough, says Carmela Chivers.
Discussion paper
Let us assume
The Australia Institute has reviewed economic modelling of climate policies released by BAEconomics. The review shows that BAEconomics’ modelling is based on flawed assumptions and its conclusions are not valid.
Guide
2019-20 Budget: pre-election fiscal outlook
The aim of this briefing is to provide some context for the 2019-20 Budget based on the latest economic and fiscal forecasts released at the 2018-19 MYEFO in December 2018. The figures are current at the time of publication but the government’s economic and fiscal forecasts will be updated with the release of the 2019-20...
Guide
Pre-budget economic outlook: a quick guide
This brief provides some background data on domestic and international economies. It includes summaries of recent economic data, their underlying drivers, and discussion of the key issues and concerns arising from interpretation of these data.
Transcript
Climate change and the economy
This speech, by Reserve Bank Deputy Governor, Guy Debelle, examines how climate change affects the objectives of monetary policy and some of the challenges that arise in thinking about climate change.