• 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.

Research key to balancing pay equity with jobs growth
Ian HarperDecember 30, 2009The Age

The Australian Fair Pay Commission made its final decision on minimum wages in July, when...

Protect us from protectionism: keep the doors open
Greg LindsayNovember 8, 2009The Sunday Age

In his recent address to the Australia China Business Council, China's Vice-Premier Li Keqiang expressed...

Emissions Tax: The Least Worst Option
July 16, 2009

A carbon tax could reduce income tax or petrol prices   The New Zealand government’s...

Shovel ready what?
May 22, 2009

Recessions seem to be an opportunity for people to spout kooky ideas. That’s fine unless...

Capital Xenophobia II
Stephen KirchnerNovember 23, 2008PM88

It is now widely realised that unhindered international trade has been the engine of sustained...

House of Representatives Standing Committee on Employment and Workplace Relations Inquiry 2008
Kayoko Tsumori, Peter SaundersJuly 11, 2008
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