Inclusive prosperity report: Australia’s record & the road ahead

Rising Disadvantage
Written By Clare Maxwell

Summary

New analysis by Equity Economics illustrates the impact of rising inequality on economic growth in Australia.

Released nationally as part of the work of the Inclusive Prosperity Commission the analysis discusses the hidden headwind of inequality. Here we argue that inequality poses an increasing challenge to Australia's economic growth prospects.

Equity Economics has been engaged by the Chifley Research Centre Inclusive Prosperity Commission to support the work of the Commission. This includes the provision of technical economic analysis and policy advice throughout the Commission's work. The first report prepared for the Commission is available here .

Coverage of this work has also received national media attention including here.

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