Tagged with Griffith APEC Studies Centre

Griffith Asia Institute supports APEC policy dialogue on the role of central bank digital currencies in financial Inclusion

Department of Accounting, Finance and Economics
Published AuthorContributed
The term ‘central bank digital currency’ or CBDC is an over-arching phrase currently used to describe a wide variety of potential future digital currencies. A unifying definition of a CBDC is not straightforward because it can be designed to deliver multiple functions and purposes. The potential implementation of a CBDC is currently being explored, to […]

Indonesian officials learn about Australian fiscal policy

Department of Accounting, Finance and Economics
Published AuthorContributed
A member of both APEC and the G20, Indonesia has the largest economy in South East Asia which, since the Global Financial Crisis, has experienced strong sustained economic growth around five per cent. With a population over 260 million, more than ten times Australia’s, Indonesia is the world’s third largest democracy. In 2017-18 Australia will […]

As the mining boom wanes, Australia pivots to services

Griffith Asia Institute
Published AuthorBelle Hammond
Tony Makin, Griffith University In this ‘Economy in transition’ series, we explore the new economy facing Australia and the opportunities available to help the country shift from a minerals-led powerhouse, to a smart competitor in emerging global sectors. Today, we look at the sectors expected to lead Australia’s “pivot” from mining. It’s no secret the […]