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Budget Forum 2017: The Budget Is Too Important to Be Hijacked by Clever Politics

It is imperative that the government shows real leadership – not “clever politics” – in the coming budget. To this point, there have been few areas of policy… Read More ›

Grattan Institute’s Case for Sugar Tax Is Not Proven

In a recent paper from the Grattan Institute, A sugary drinks tax: Recovering the community costs of obesity, Report No. 2016-15, Stephen Duckett and Hal… Read More ›

Why American Infrastructure Gets a “D+” and What Can be Done

President Trump is working to rebuild America’s infrastructure. At least, he is talking about it. A February 28, 2017, White House press release reiterated the… Read More ›

The Use of the Survey Instrument in a Legislative Budget Office Context

It has been previously noted that there are inherent challenges in measuring the effectiveness of Legislative Budget Offices (LBO). Although it is clear that they… Read More ›

Will Cars Go Green under the ACT’s Reformed Vehicle Purchase Tax?

The Australian Government is reviewing its climate policies during 2017 to ensure that they, “remain effective in achieving Australia’s 2030 target and Paris Agreement commitments”.… Read More ›