This paper analyses the social and economic challenges facing Queenslanders, across four key metrics of government finances, economy, public services, and law and order. The note establishes that on these metrics Queensland has been declining over the past decade, and will continue to decline without corrective action by the state government.

This report provides a body of evidence explaining why international trade and investment are critical to the Australian economy and prosperity. It illustrates how trade and investment settings have changed over time and played an important role in growing and shaping Australia.

The analysis and projections contained in this report are integral elements of the IMF’s surveillance of economic developments and policies in its member countries, of developments in international financial markets, and of the global economic system. The report finds that global growth is expected to remain stable yet underwhelming.

This review summarises the current evidence base connecting financial services regulation to economic growth. It focuses on three key routes to support growth: increasing exports by enhancing the international competitiveness of financial services, increasing the productivity of the UK financial services sector and supporting broader economic growth in the production and distribution of non-financial goods...

This working paper reviews a range of policies that impact productivity growth, looking at the incentives and capabilities of businesses and workers and the impact of public policy. The authors argue that reviving productivity growth is crucial to addressing long-term challenges, but will require a tailored and multi-pillared approach. The paper offers guidance for policymakers...