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OECD – The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is an organisation of 34 countries that seeks to promote policies that will improve the economic and social well-being of people.
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Recent Influences on the Exchange Rate
22 Feb 2001
Bulletin
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A recent OECDpublication4 on this subject finds that, amongthe 27 or so OECD countries, Australia is:• third highest in ICT expenditure as a. ... 4. The Knowledge-based Economy: A Set of Facts and Figures, OECD, Paris, 1999.
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2000/dec/pdf/bu-1200-1.pdf
The Australian Government Guarantee Scheme: 2008–15
17 Mar 2016
Bulletin
– March 2016
The Australian Government Guarantee Scheme for Large Deposits and Wholesale Funding (the Guarantee Scheme or scheme) was introduced during the global financial crisis in response to similar measures taken in other countries, and to address extreme
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2016/mar/5.html
Chinese Capital Flows and Capital Account Liberalisation
17 Dec 2015
Bulletin
– December 2015
Chinese private capital flows are dominated by foreign direct investment and banking-related flows, with portfolio flows remaining relatively small (as a share of GDP). Of these components, banking-related flows account for the majority of the
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2015/dec/5.html
The IMF's ‘Surveillance’: How Has It Changed since the Global Financial Crisis?
19 Mar 2015
Bulletin
– March 2015
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is mandated by its members to oversee the international monetary system. One of the key ways it does this is through bilateral and multilateral ‘surveillance’ – monitoring, analysing and providing advice
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2015/mar/9.html
Infrastructure Investment in China
19 Jun 2014
Bulletin
– June 2014
Infrastructure investment in China has increased significantly in recent decades and has been a significant driver of economic growth and improved standards of living. Nonetheless, the level of infrastructure in China remains below that in developed
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2014/jun/4.html
The Distribution of Household Spending in Australia
20 Mar 2014
Bulletin
– March 2014
This article uses household-level data to examine the distribution of spending and saving in Australia and how that has changed over time. The distribution of spending and saving is important as, among other things, it can affect the way that the
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2014/mar/2.html
The Rise in Dividend Payments
16 Mar 2016
Bulletin
March Quarter 2016
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https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2016/mar/pdf/bu-0316-6.pdf
Macroprudential Policy Frameworks and Tools
15 Dec 2016
Bulletin
– December 2016
Over the past decade, policymakers have increasingly used macroprudential tools to address a range of financial stability concerns. International institutions have identified and offered guidance on the components of an effective macroprudential
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2016/dec/8.html
Unemployment and the Australian Labour Market
10 Sep 1998
Bulletin
– September 1998
Many commentators have highlighted the distinction between labour market developments in continental OECD Europe and the United States. ... When contemplating possible solutions to unemployment, the experiences of Australia and other OECD countries
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/1998/sep/2.html
Recent Trends in Australian Productivity
21 Sep 2023
Bulletin
– September 2023
This article discusses the trends in Australia’s productivity growth before, during and since the pandemic and the implications for the economic outlook.
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2023/sep/recent-trends-in-australian-productivity.html