Social Protection in a Competitive Economy: What Have We Learned?

Event: ADB-Asian Think Tank Development Forum 2018

Social Protection in a Competitive Economy: What Have We Learned?

22 August 2018
Author / Speaker: 
Danielle Wood, Grattan Institute - Other materials by the author

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Australia has a well-targeted welfare system. Gross income is unequal, but taxes and transfers make it more equal, and government invests a lot in health and education. However, the government should also consider privatization, active regulatory oversight, and incentives to inform market design. 

Geographical Focus: 
Australia
Type of Content: 
Learning Event

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