The paper unpicks concerns around whether large-scale investment in Australia's renewable energy systems, required to meet national emissions targets, are likely to have an impact on inflation. It finds that this investment is not only unlikely to be inflationary, it is likely to produce more economic stability than replacing existing coal and gas generation, and...

The report looks at the key issues likely to shape economic and policy outcomes in the year ahead. It examines setting Australia up for long-term success, why the labour market must work harder this year, working from home and productivity, and the energy transition.

Real wages have declined over the past 4 years in Australia, with inflation outpacing wages growth. This research note shows that reforms to address unnecessary and artificial barriers to mobility in labour and housing markets may be one of the best ways to get wages moving for Australian workers.

This comprehensive overview of the monetary policy responses to post-pandemic inflation provides a unique reference for scholars, teachers, policy-makers, and investors seeking to understand and draw lessons from this tumultuous period.

The authors of this paper argue that where competition policy is insufficient, new types of public ownership structures should be considered, in order to align business decisions with the public interest and macroeconomic stability.