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Print this pageThe Research Statistics and Technology Branch supports the development of policy and programs in broadband, communications and the digital economy, by providing economic, statistical, mapping, modelling and other research support. The Branch also provides support and advice for program evaluation. Most research is focused on internal departmental needs. Some research is also publicly available.
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Communication and technology (2007)
General Purpose Technologies and the Information Economy: an evolutionary approach to macroeconomic modelling (File size: 293Kb)
This paper builds a macroeconomic theory of General Purpose Technology (GPT) driven economic growth and then amends it sequentially to incorporate an increasing amount of behaviour that is consistent with the microeconomic evidence of evolutionary change. The paper illustrates the importance of information and communications technology (ICT) as a general purpose technology that is driving technological change.
- Broadband in regional Australia: making a difference (File size: 1.8Mb)
Broadband in regional Australia examines the opportunities, benefits and future challenges for innovative and effective use of broadband.
- ICT and Productivity: Summary of the Department's publications
This 2007 report summarizes publications by DCITA, dealing with the links between ICT, productivity and innovation.
- Economic aspects of computer-aided automation (File size: 600Kb)
This report discusses certain economic aspects of computer-aided automation and highlights associated issues relevant to education and innovation policy in Australia. The report presents statistics and other empirical observations from Australia and abroad.
Economic aspects of computer-aided automation (File format: RTF, File size: 1.9Mb)
This report discusses certain economic aspects of computer-aided automation and highlights associated issues relevant to education and innovation policy in Australia. The report presents statistics and other empirical observations from Australia and abroad.
- 2007 Sensis Business Index Survey Teleworking Report (File size: 2.0Mb)
The 2007 Sensis Business Index Survey is based on a sample of 1800 small to medium sized enterprises (SMEs) from metropolitan and regional areas in Australia. The telework-related questions included in the survey were designed to measure telework uptake and awareness.
Media and broadcasting
- Culture, commitment, community - the Australian community radio sector
Details of the 2002 report on Australian community radio, which examined the structure, staffing and programming of the sector.
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- Last modified: 4 February 2008, 10:02am