Funding and Reform for Universities
On 30 April 2010 Universities Australia released a report that it commissioned
from KPMG Econtech on
"Economic Modelling of Improved Funding and Reform Arrangements for Universities" (update and extension of 2009 report).
The report measures the net economic benefits over time of government policies aimed at increasing university and other
higher education 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;
- 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) 9335 7045.
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