Sustainable economics
Report
Is the UK getting innovation right?
This report represents the culmination of three months of public opinion research to understand attitudes to innovation. Whilst there is an existing body of evidence around public attitudes to science and technology, this research sought to build on this knowledge.
Working paper
Oil curse, economic growth and trade openness
An important economic paradox that frequently arises in the economic literature is that countries with abundant natural resources are poor in terms of real gross domestic product per capita. This paradox, known as the ‘resource curse’, is contrary to the conventional intuition that natural resources help to improve economic growth and prosperity.
Report
Optimising Tourism New Zealand’s future role and contribution to New Zealand
This report examines what role Tourism New Zealand should play in supporting tourism, and how it is positioned to deliver on this role.
Discussion paper
Resources sector regulation: issues paper
This Productivity Commission study aims to identify effective regulatory approaches, highlight examples of best practice regulation in Australia and internationally, and examine where successful relationships have been developed between the resources sector and the communities in which resources companies operate.
Strategy
Coastal and marine management strategy Northern Territory 2019-2029
This strategy document has been prepared to safeguard the health and viability of the Northern Territory coast and seas. It aims to support the use of coastal and marine areas by Territorians and visitors for recreational and cultural purposes, and to foster sustainable industry for the benefit of the economy and protection of the environment.