This working paper argues that an objective-oriented economy requires a market-shaping approach and addresses the implications for key global challenges, from climate change to pandemics.

This analysis shows that the profits of the largest non-financial companies were up 34 per cent at the end of 2021, compared to pre-pandemic levels – rising significantly faster than inflation and wage growth. This report argues that some firms could have considerable market power with very few competitors, and this could be making the...

This paper documents the evolution of firm mark-ups in the Australian economy using a large and representative database derived from administrative tax data.

In August 2019, the ACCC was directed to conduct an inquiry into markets for tradeable water rights in the Murray–Darling Basin. This report makes recommendations to enhance markets for tradeable water rights, including their operation, transparency, regulation, competitiveness and efficiency.

The purpose of this report is to step back from the specific detail of current arrangements and focus on foundational questions around the rationales for consumer protection frameworks in the energy sector.