The Bureau of Communications, Arts and Regional Research (BCARR) undertakes research and provides economic and data analysis on communications, arts, cities and regions to support evidence-based policy development and advice.

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Publications

Supplementary analysis—Telecommunications Services and Productivity

In this supplementary analysis, the BCARR uses a growth accounting framework to examine the multifactor productivity performance of telecommunications-intensive activity at an industry level.

Productivity impacts from improved broadband—Report

In this paper, the Bureau of Communications Arts and Regional Research (BCARR) looks at the link between broadband and productivity growth at the individual business level.