• Labour Market

Labour markets tend to be among the most regulated markets in the economy. While these regulations were meant to protect workers, they are often counterproductive by putting obstacles in the way to job creation. Finding the right balance between these two goals remains a difficult task.

KiwiSaver or KiwiSucker? A Critical View
Phil RennieMay 7, 2008IA94

The promised benefits of KiwiSaver do not match the high cost of the taxpayer subsidies....

What are Low Ability Workers To Do When Unskilled Jobs Disappear? Part 2
Peter SaundersFebruary 14, 2008IA93

Part 2: Expanding Low-skilled Employment One reason working-age welfare dependency remains high is that the...

What are Low Ability Workers To Do When Unskilled Jobs Disappear? Part 1
Peter SaundersDecember 6, 2007IA91

Part 1: Why More Education and Training Isn’t the Answer Employers are reporting shortages of...

Mismatch: Australia’s Graduates and the Job Market
Andrew NortonMarch 23, 2007IA84

Politicians and academics argue that we need more people graduating from university to meet strong...

The Road to Work: Freeing Up the Labour Market
Kayoko TsumoriJuly 15, 2005PM64

This monograph outlines a framework for a more flexible, deregulated labour market which could strengthen...

A workable way out of the welfare trap
Lawrence MeadAugust 18, 2004The Australian

IN the past decade, the US reduced its welfare rolls by more than 60 per...

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