A new report by Asian Development Bank states, “Many regional economies have in recent decades spurred their income and employment growth by connecting with global value chains. Strengthening these links with cross-…
Austrade has just published a new digital benchmark report on Australia’s economy. I just love it when technology and data come together in such great ways. Have a look at this and enjoy: “Why Australia Benchmark Re…
Local Government should return $50 to $100 annually to Tasmanian households
Economic modelling commissioned by the Property Council of Australia, Tasmania shows local government could give back between $50 and $1…
Developer Charges Reform Program: Phase I
as at 25 June 2013, A’Ohlin Commercial Insights, PCA’s media release 27 November 2013
OUTCOME: $10 million commitment by the Liberals to waiver water and sewerage…
Export Market and Industry Intelligence
improve your success rate; know thy market
Successful businesses throughout time know that understanding your market of choice is key. If your business is exporting, or…
Widening gap between the economic performance of Queensland and the sum for all Australian states and territories. The Sunshine Coast economy is failing to productively generate economic growth. Whilst Nominal GRP i…
Price & Service Plan 2012 – 2015. Southern Water Response from Nekon Pty Ltd ensuring sustainable, responsible and affordable water delivery for Tasmanians. Prepared 30 September 2011…
Nekon Pty Ltd’s response to the Economic Regulator’s “2012 Water and Sewerage Price Determination Investigation – Draft Report, 16 April 2012…
This document explains how the Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC) is calculated, and how it impacts pricing. Pressure must be placed on government utilities to reduce the WACC’s used in their determination of r…
Broadly speaking, a company’s assets are financed by either debt or equity. WACC is the average of the costs of these sources of financing, each of which is weighted by its respective use in the given situation. B…
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