Journal Archive
Volume 29, Special Edition, 1999
Articles:
- Introduction (John Mangan)
- Investment Behaviour in Queensland: An Empirical Analysis (Cecil Chan, Christine Williams)
- Implementing a Multiregional Input-Output Model - The Case of Queensland (Bernhard Trendle)
- Structural Change in the Queensland Economy: An Interindustry Analysis (Guy R. West)
- The Queensland Labour Market: An Empirical Analysis of Labour Supply and Demand (Patrick Wildie)
- Estimating a Consumptiom Function for Queensland (Christine Williams)
- An Economic Model if Interstate Migration (Christine Williams, Jim Hurley)
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Introduction
John Mangan
Pages: 1-5
Investment Behaviour in Queensland: An Empirical Analysis
Cecil Chan, Christine Williams
Pages: 2-16
Abstract:
This article critically evaluates the arguments advanced to support the extension of competitive tendering (otherwise known as contracting-out) to rail track maintenance within the corporatised NSW rail industry. It is argued that the economic characteristics of track maintenance are such that focussing on short-term cost minimisation may lead to reduced efficiency from a whole-of-government and economy wide perspective. Issues of equity are also considered, particularly in relation to increases in unemployment in regional areas. It is concluded that the adoption of a wider perspective, and a wider definition of efficiency than short-term cost minimisation, substantially reduces the desirability of contracting out.
Implementing a Multiregional Input-Output Model - The Case of Queensland
Bernhard Trendle
Pages: 1-10
Abstract:
Input-output analysis is a flexible technique capable of being used for a wide variety of applications, particularly at a regional leve3l. Incorporating input-output tables into a multiregional framework provides an opportunity for increasing the flexibility of the technique. Historically, very few multiregional models have been generated. This has been due to the paucity of data available at a regional level, especially data covering interregional trade flows. Where the technique has been applied it has often relied on input-output tables and trade data estimated through the application of location quotient procedures. This paper briefly outlines the approach used in the implementation of the Queensland multiregional input-output model. The limitations of a nonsurvey implementation of the model such as that of Guild (1998) are addressed in this approach. The methodology adopted includes the incorporation of superior data into the model, and table modification using a process of data reconciliation. Reconciling the estimated tables and trade flows with the official state table ensures consistency between these two sets of accounts. In addition, this process has been shown to improve the information content of the tables.
Structural Change in the Queensland Economy: An Interindustry Analysis
Guy R. West
Pages: 1-15
Abstract:
This paper attempts a tentative analysis of the structural changes which have occurred in the Queensland economy over the last two decades. An extended form of linkage analysis is used to provide a picture of the changing economic landscape. The data used is a series of input-output tables constructed for the period 1973-4 to 1992-3. The Queensland economy has followed a rapid development path, and continues to grow strongly yet the evidence suggests that rather than increasing internal complexity, a hollowing out process has begun. The contributing factors appear to be the rapid transition from mainly primary activities to tertiary with the fabricative manufacturing stage largely being overpassed, together with significant – improvements in labour productivity, resulting in a greater level of outsourcing of inputs into the productive system than would otherwise be the case with a well developed manufacturing base. Increased globalisation will speed up the hollowing output process which has significant policy implications for Queensland.
The Queensland Labour Market: An Empirical Analysis of Labour Supply and Demand
Patrick Wildie
Pages: 1-17
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Estimating a Consumptiom Function for Queensland
Christine Williams
Pages: 1-22
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An Economic Model if Interstate Migration
Christine Williams, Jim Hurley
Pages: 1-19
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