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Out with the Mining in with the…?

July 30, 2017October 1, 2015 by ESSA Writers

Cynthia explains the history of industry in Australia, and identifies opportunities for the future.

This article first appeared in Short Supply 2015 – check out the full magazine via the Short Supply tab at the top of this page!

Leaning Towards Manufacturing

July 30, 2017October 1, 2015 by ESSA Writers

Carl takes a look at Australia’s manufacturing industry and how management reform could lead to economic success.

This article first appeared in Short Supply 2015 – check out the full magazine via the Short Supply tab at the top of this page!

The story of the real Australian economy: Part 2 – Australia’s house of cards

February 20, 2016April 15, 2015 by Benjamin Wee

In Part 2 of ‘The story of the real Australian economy’, Ben Wee takes an in-depth look into the structural problems plaguing Australia and the key issues which need to be considered by policy makers.

To greener pastures?

February 20, 2016April 13, 2015 by ESSA Writers

As Australia enters into new free trade agreements, Charlie Mei discusses the implications and the compensation needed for the workers left behind.

Life in the country – how do regional economies cope in the 21st century?

February 21, 2016July 4, 2014 by Chris Weinberg

Chris Weinberg reflects on Portland’s role in a changing Australian economy.

A tale of two classes: China’s hukou-based discrimination – Part 2

October 13, 2019April 20, 2014 by Alice He

Following an overview of hukou’s history, Alice He’s second instalment discusses how China’s economic development depends on its rural migrant workers – the unofficial lower class of modern China.

The secret to East Asian modernisation

October 12, 2019March 21, 2014 by ESSA Writers

Both market-based and centrally planned economies went down the inevitable path of industrialisation during the 20th century. Emily Vuong reflects on the unique experiences of Japan and China.

Australia’s automotive fallout

February 15, 2016February 26, 2014 by ESSA Publications

ESSA’s first infographic explores automotive manufacturing following the recent closure announcements by Toyota and Holden.

Editors’ Picks – April 20 2014

February 29, 2016December 31, 2013 by ESSA Publications

Each week the ESSA Editors pick out the best articles from the latest in the world of economics, politics, and everything in between.

Editors’ Picks – March 30, 2014

February 29, 2016December 31, 2013 by ESSA Publications

Each week the ESSA Editors pick out the best articles from the latest in the world of economics, politics, and everything in between.

3D Printing – The next ‘revolution in manufacturing’?

February 16, 2016May 24, 2013 by ESSA Writers

Hailed by ‘The Economist’ as catalyst of ‘the third industrial revolution’, 3-D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, looks set to have a significant impact on manufacturing in the near future. What exactly is this technology, touted as the ‘next revolution in manufacturing’?

Car Subsidies Delaying the Inevitable

February 16, 2016February 12, 2012 by Dean Pagonis

The Federal government announced recently that they will continue to support the Australian car industry through ‘co-investment’ – i.e. through tax-payer funded direct subsidies to industry. This is funneling money to multinational co-operations so they can maintain production of Holdens and Fords in Australia. All this is for one reason – to protect Australian car manufacturing jobs.

The government argues that this investment is important to maintain a car manufacturing industry in Australia, and if there no support, they would cease producing locally-made cars. For example, the government granted $34 million in subsidies to the Ford Plant in Melbourne to keep it running until 2016. Decisions such as this have been branded as important to Australia’s ‘national interest’, a clever political line to justify protectionist policy initiatives.