This paper examines the association between disability and disadvantage among Australian youth. Past experiences (e.g., school achievement), and present circumstances (e.g., participation in education and employment) as well as aspirations and expectations (e.g., expected education and career)...

Because of the apparent simplicity of defined contribution plans, they have until recently received relatively little analysis by economists. The presumption that defined contribution plans are non-distortionary is stronger for voluntary than mandatory plans because with voluntary plans workers...

Women are participating in the labour market in higher proportions than in the past, with the female participation rate in June 2012 standing at 58.9 per cent. However, a gendered pattern of workforce engagement persists, particularly as it concerns part-time employment; 70 per cent all...