Contrary to common perceptions, most Australian businesses survive for a considerable time. For example, around two thirds of businesses are still operating after five years and almost half are still operating after ten years. Around 7.5 percent of businesses exit each year cessations account...

Discusses the factors that influence long-term aged care demand and provides projections of future expenditure. Long-term aged care in this context comprises mainly residential care (nursing homes and hostels) and community care services for the infirm aged