The Labour Government in the United Kingdom (UK) has set itself the mission of markedly raising the UK's growth rate. This report sets out the underlying problems with the way the Government – like many previous governments – approaches growth policy and how the centre can be reformed to better equip it to take tough...

The Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO) provides updated information on the Government’s economic and fiscal outlook since the previous budget. This outlook focuses on a budget with lower deficits and less debt over the forward estimates. It has delivered improvements to the budget despite challenging global conditions.

This report brings together insights from a workshop on shaping the future of Western Australia's (WA's) economy in May 2025. By combining stakeholder perspectives with data-driven modelling and scenario testing, it provides an evidence-based framework to inform policy and investment decisions that will drive skill development, foster innovation and diversify WA's economy for decades to...

The index measures resources and influence to rank the relative power of states in Asia. It ranks 27 countries and territories in terms of their capacity to shape their external environment. This report contains in-depth analysis of the 2025 edition, providing insight into the changing power distribution in Asia and its geopolitical consequences.

The paper establishes the case for a national pursuit of competition and dynamism in Australia. It presents evidence of a trend toward declining dynamism and competition, and discusses its potential impacts. It offers case studies and examples of where increased competition have emerged and how it has benefited consumers, citing examples of further work to...