Funding and Reform for Universities
updated 3 May 2009
Econtech Report
On 22 April 2009 Universities Australia released a report that it commissioned
from KPMG Econtech on "Economic Modelling of Improved Funding and Reform Arrangements for Universities."
The report measures the net economic benefits over time of government policies aimed at increasing university funding
and adjusting various policies in conjunction with this funding increase. Importantly, the economic modelling framework
utilised in the report accounts for the direct and indirect benefits of increasing university funding as they accrue to
the community and economy. This includes:
- increased productivity;
- increased labour force participation;
- boosting exports of education services (international student fees);
- returns from university-based research; and
- an increase in the population as international students choose to reside in Australia at the completion of their studies.
For more information, email Steven Casey or phone him on (02) 6248 1392.
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