Prospects for the Australian Economy in 1984*

Recent economic developments provide the backdrop against which Australia's economic prospects in 1984 are examined. Factors which will contribute to a mild recovery are identified. It is argued that the fiscal stimulus of the 1983 budget could, via the discretionary component, have been even larger without causing a serious monetary or balance of payments problem. This view partly rests on the maintenance of the prices and incomes Accord which, it is suggested, will need to be reinforced by changes to taxation scales in 1984. However, even if employment grows strongly, unemployment will remain at high levels in 1984.     

The Tin Crisis (1985-86) and Futures Trading

A succession of six international tin agreements operated from 1956 to 1985. Futures trading in tin continued in London until the buffer stock scheme, without cash or the support of its sponsoring governments, collapsed in October 1985. The implications of the tin experience for futures trading and for so-called commodity stabilization schemes are examined     

The Money Supply in Australia: Prospects for 1984-85

The monitoring and control of the growth of monetary aggregates is an important aspect of monetary policy. The purpose of this article is to assess the likely growth of the money supply for 1984-85. We conclude that the monetary policy of keeping M3 growth within the 8–10 per cent range is attainable and that this can be achieved through the use of open-market operations without creating undue pressure on interest rates.     

The Australian Economy

This article deals with developments in the Australian economy in the period from the fourth quarter of 1971 (the quarter for which the latest official estimates of national income and expenditure are available) through to the end of the financial year 1972–73. It was prepared in May 1972.
Annual periods shown as 1970–71, 1971–72, etc. refer to years ended 30 June.     

The Australian Economy

This article deals with developments in the Australian economy in the period from the first quarter of 1970 (the quarter for which the latest official estimates of national income and expenditure are available) through to the end of the financial year 1970-71. It was prepared in July 1970 and brings up to date the forecasts for 1969-70 and 1970-71 published last May in The Australian Economic Review , Number 9, 1st Quarter 1970.
Annual periods shown as 1968-69, 1969-70 etc. refer to years ended 30 June.     

The Australian Economy

This article deals with developments in the Australian economy in 1970. It includes a discussion of inflation, the labour market, production, housing finance, wool prices and forecasts of mineral exports.     

The Australian Economy

This article deals with developments in the Australian economy in the period from the fourth quarter of 1970 (the quarter for which the latest official estimates of national income and expenditure are available) through to the end of the financial year 1971-72. It was prepared in April 1971.
Annual periods shown as 1969-70, 1970-71, etc. refer to years ended 30 June.     

The Australian Economy

This article deals with developments in the Australian economy in the period from the fourth quarter of 1969 (the quarter for which the latest official estimates of national income and expenditure are available) through to the end of the financial year 1970-71. It was prepared in May 1970 and brings up to date the forecasts for 1969-70 and and 1970-71 published last October in The Australian Economic Review, Number 7, 3rd Quarter 1969. Annual periods shown as 1968-69, 1969-70 etc. refer to years ended 30 June.     

The Australian Economy

This article deals with the 1973–74 Federal Budget and the economic context in which it was prepared.
Annual periods shown as 1971–72,1972–73, etc., refer to years ended 30 June.     

The Australian Economy

This article deals with developments in the Australian economy in the period from the second quarter of 1973 (the quarter for which the latest official estimates of national income and expenditure are available) through to the end of the financial year 1974–75. It was prepared in October and early November 1973.
Annual periods shown as 1971–72, 1972–73, etc. refer to years ended 30 June.     

The Australian Economy

A review of recent developments in the Australian economy including a discussion of short term and medium term implications of the international oil crisis.