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The shape of things to come: long run forces affecting the Australian economy. Presentation to Queensland University of Technology Business Leaders’ Forum. Ken Henry Thursday 22 October 2009. Chart 1: GDP growth in advanced economies. Source: Ecowin. Chart 2: Participation Rate.
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The shape of things to come:long run forces affecting the Australian economy Presentation to Queensland University of TechnologyBusiness Leaders’ Forum Ken HenryThursday 22 October 2009
Chart 1: GDP growth in advanced economies Source: Ecowin.
Chart 2: Participation Rate Source: ABS Cat No. 6202.0 and Treasury.
Chart 3: Per capita GDP convergence Source: The Conference Board Total Economy Database, IMF and Treasury.
Chart 4: Terms of Trade Note: From September quarter 1959, quarterly data from ABS Catalogue Number 5302.0; prior to September quarter 1959, MW Butlin (1977) ‘A Preliminary Annual Database 1900-01 to 1973-74’, RBA Discussion Paper 7701.Source: ABS Catalogue Number 5302.0, RBA and Treasury.
Chart 5: Australia’s Current Account Balance 1901-2009 Source: ABS Catalogue Numbers 5206.0, 5302.0 and RBA.
Chart 6: Australia’s national saving Note: Gross National Savings.Source: IMF World Economic Outlook, ABS Cat No. 5206.0.
Chart 7: Australia’s National Investment Source: IMF World Economic Outlook, OECD Economic Outlook, ABS Cat No. 5206.0. Data refers to average of 2000s.
The shape of things to come:long run forces affecting the Australian economy Presentation to Queensland University of TechnologyBusiness Leaders’ Forum Ken HenryThursday 22 October 2009