https://www.adelaide.edu.au/saces/ en https://www.adelaide.edu.au/saces/news/list/2024/07/14/sas-labour-force-participation-likely-to-worsen Current pressures on South Australia’s labour force and housing markets are likely to worsen over the next few decades due to the rapid ageing of the population, according to economists from the University of Adelaide’s SA Centre for Economic Studies (SACES). July 23 2024 Anthony Kosturjak https://www.adelaide.edu.au/saces/news/list/2024/07/14/sas-labour-force-participation-likely-to-worsen https://www.adelaide.edu.au/saces/news/list/2023/11/27/demography-not-policy-may-dictate-which-sa-job-sectors-grow A new report from the SA Centre for Economic Studies suggests that South Australia’s healthcare sector may experience the biggest growth in employment in the state, in the near future. The demand for people in this sector will create problems for others sectors such as defence that will be competing for scarce skilled labour. November 29 2023 Anthony Kosturjak https://www.adelaide.edu.au/saces/news/list/2023/11/27/demography-not-policy-may-dictate-which-sa-job-sectors-grow https://www.adelaide.edu.au/saces/news/list/2022/08/31/mitigating-work-related-financial-disincentives-faced-by-age-pensioners-can Raising the labour force participation of Age Pensioners would help to address existing skills shortages within Australia. A new research paper from SACES examines a potential policy reform to address the current financial disincentive to participate in the labour force faced by those on the Aged Pension. August 31 2022 Anthony Kosturjak https://www.adelaide.edu.au/saces/news/list/2022/08/31/mitigating-work-related-financial-disincentives-faced-by-age-pensioners-can https://www.adelaide.edu.au/saces/news/list/2021/11/16/education-can-mitigate-covid-19-employment-shocks A new research paper from SACES which examines the impact of COVID-19 on employment in South Australia with particular reference to the young argues that more support for education and training is the key to offsetting the employment impacts of similar shocks. November 16 2021 Anthony Kosturjak https://www.adelaide.edu.au/saces/news/list/2021/11/16/education-can-mitigate-covid-19-employment-shocks https://www.adelaide.edu.au/saces/news/list/2021/09/20/policy-support-offers-opportunities-for-sa-post-pandemic Policy support from the South Australian and Federal governments for employment and training initiatives could play a crucial role in boosting the State’s population and recovery from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the University of Adelaide’s SA Centre for Economic Studies. These conclusions are drawn from three policy papers which consider the demographic and labour market impacts of COVID-19 on South Australia. September 24 2021 Anthony Kosturjak https://www.adelaide.edu.au/saces/news/list/2021/09/20/policy-support-offers-opportunities-for-sa-post-pandemic https://www.adelaide.edu.au/saces/news/list/2020/06/16/sa-small-businesses-bearing-costs-of-late-payments-by-big-business A recent pilot survey provides insight into the challenges that South Australian SMEs face in being paid on time. June 16 2020 Anthony Kosturjak https://www.adelaide.edu.au/saces/news/list/2020/06/16/sa-small-businesses-bearing-costs-of-late-payments-by-big-business https://www.adelaide.edu.au/saces/news/list/2019/10/22/newstart-debate-must-focus-on-people-not-politics A new report from University of Adelaide economists has added to the national debate about the Newstart Allowance, arguing that Newstart should be increased by as much as $120 a week and urging politicians to address the issue with maturity. October 22 2019 Anthony Kosturjak https://www.adelaide.edu.au/saces/news/list/2019/10/22/newstart-debate-must-focus-on-people-not-politics https://www.adelaide.edu.au/saces/news/list/2019/08/30/small-venues-initiative-provides-economic-boost-and-blueprint-for-undertaking The State Government's small license initiative has revitalised Adelaide's CBD, help change drinking culture, supported the creation of at least 1,250 jobs and provides a case study in how to cut through bureaucratic inertia, the first research report released on behalf of the SACES Independent Research Fund reveals. August 30 2019 Anthony Kosturjak https://www.adelaide.edu.au/saces/news/list/2019/08/30/small-venues-initiative-provides-economic-boost-and-blueprint-for-undertaking