Looking for “Jobs and Growth”: Six Infographics

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We have prepared six shareable infographics based on material in our research paper, “Jobs and Growth… and a Few Hard Numbers,” which compared Australia’s economic performance under the respective postwar Prime Ministers.

The infographics summarize several of the specific economic variables considered in the full report, dating back to 1950 (and Prime Minister Menzies) in most cases.

Average Annual Growth, Real Wages
Average Employment Rate
Growth in Personal Debt
Average Annual Growth, Business Investment
Public Sector Investment
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