Using commuting data for Brisbane, Australia, we find that accounting for measurement error in travel times causes the magnitude of parameters in mode and location choice models to increase approximately three-fold and 30-40%, respectively. Errors appear to be somewhat systematic, with travel...

Using commuting data for Brisbane, Australia, we find that accounting for measurement error in travel times causes the magnitude of parameters in mode and location choice models to increase approximately three-fold and 30–40%, respectively. Errors appear to be somewhat systematic, with travel...

We study the effects of a large-scale upzoning on house prices and redevelopment premiums in Auckland, New Zealand. Upzoning significantly increases the redevelopment premium, but the overall effect on house prices depends on the economic potential for site redevelopment, with underdeveloped...

This paper estimates ex-post returns to Australian housing in Australian capital cities 1999 2015 considering the cycle of asset ownership; acquisition, annual operations, taxation and disposition. Modelling accommodates financial leverage and varying taxation regimes. Results confirm home...

This Inquiry final report brings together three separate research projects to examine the capacity of Australia’s smaller cities to assist in managing population growth, including international and national migration; and provides advice on which policy instruments and programs are most likely...

Australia`s remarkable economic performance during the 1990s has not resulted in a significant convergence of real per capita income, output, and employment levels across the country`s states and territories. This paper explores the role of certain economic rigidities that may have contributed...

<b>RESUMEN</b><br> <br> Uno de los problemas con mayor nivel de discusión en los países federales suele ser la desigualdad en la distribución de los recursos entre los Estados. Discusión que suele dar lugar a la aplicación de sistemas de transferencias destinados a equilibrar los recursos de los Estados....

Using individual panel data from Australia, this paper finds that people in urban areas are less happy than those in other areas. In fixed effects models, the urban effect on happiness is estimated by comparing the happiness levels of migrants when they are in urban areas to levels in other...

This research investigates the Australian rental sector during the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic and considers priorities for governments; tenant experiences and reflections on the effectiveness of assistance and interventions; changing tenant aspirations; and the priorities for emerging...