This study is part of a continuing program of research into the performance of economic infrastructure industries …, which was commenced by the Bureau of Industry Economics. It is the third Waterfront Benchmarking report in the cycle. The … consequences of failure to match levels of performance achieved overseas. It is based on data collected throughout 1997. …

competitiveness of the Australian black coal industry which are consistent with improving the overall performance of the Australian …

this international benchmarking study. For the sample of ship calls and terminals studied, productivity improved also in … 1997 and 2002. The study suggests there may be scope for further gains in the relative performance of Australian terminals. …

, accountability, transparency, flexibility, and both goal and instrument independence; 2) Theoretical analysis of discrepancies of the …

as rule of law, voice and accountability, corruption control, and state capture, we then provide evidence which suggests … and governance, in controlling corruption, and in improving institutional quality -- although there is clearly variance … emerging economies. We argue instead that sharper focus on external accountability is required, focusing on: transparency …

complexity in improving cost, quality, variety, and time--to--market performance variables. Management of design complexity is …

complexity in improving cost, quality, variety, and time--to--market performance variables. Management of design complexity is …

seller with no means to signal his quality has the possibility to be certified by an institution that owns a technology to … discover the true quality and can credibly commit to a disclosure rule. We study the incentives of this institution to disclose …