Reshaping Australia's Economy Groth ith Equity and Sustainability [Hardcover]

This book draws together analysts to contribute to a major assessment and 'audit' of the Australian economy.Australia's Economic Growth draws together some of the best economists and public policy analysts in Australia to contribute to a major assessment and 'audit' of the economy. It assesses the economy's recent performance in achieving an environment which encourages sustainable economic growth with an equitable income distribution. It pinpoints what is required to ensure growth with socially and environmentally acceptable outcomes for the future. Leading economists include Stephen Dowrick, Fred Argy, Bob Stimson, Jeff Borland, Mark Wooden, Bill Shields, Bruce Chapman, Glenn Withers, Vince FitzGerald, Kym Anderson and David Throsby.Australia's Economic Growth draws together some of the best economists and public policy analysts in Australia to contribute to a major assessment and 'audit' of the economy. It assesses the economy's recent performance in achieving an environment which encourages sustainable economic growth with an equitable income distribution. It pinpoints what is required to ensure growth with socially and environmentally acceptable outcomes for the future. Leading economists include Stephen Dowrick, Fred Argy, Bob Stimson, Jeff Borland, Mark Wooden, Bill Shields, Bruce Chapman, Glenn Withers, Vince FitzGerald, Kym Anderson and David Throsby.This study draws together some of the best economists and public policy analysts in Australia to contribute to a major assessment and audit of the economy. It assesses the economy's recent performance in achieving an environment which encourages sustainable economic growth with an equitable income distribution. It pinpoints what is required to ensure growth with socially and environmentally acceptable outcomes for the future.Part I. Patterns of Growth: 1. Productivity boom: miracle or mirage? Steve Dowrick; 2. Australia in the international economy Kym Anderson; 3. Economic geography and growth in Australia Kl$