How does the Structure of Government, in Particular the Extent of Fiscal Decentralisation, Affect Long Term Economic Performance in Australia?

这项研究分析了澳大利亚应该如何优化政府结构，以在经济增长和医疗、教育和其他公共基础设施等公共产品的最佳提供方面最大化长期经济绩效。将从经济角度严格评估联邦政府、州政府以及市和地区议会等其他地方机构之间收入和支出责任的最佳分工。这项研究将就改善澳大利亚政府部门的结构提出建议，特别是财政分权的程度和性质，以提高生产率和未来的生活水平。

The research analyses how Australia should best structure its government to maximise long-term economic performance in terms of economic growth and the optimal provision of public goods such as health, education and other public infrastructure. The optimal division of revenue raising and spending responsibilities between the federal government, State governments and other sub-national bodies like city and regional councils will be rigorously assessed from an economic perspective. The research will lead to recommendations regarding improvements in the structure of Australia's government sector, particularly the extent and nature of fiscal decentralisation, capable of improving productivity and future living standards.