The impact of the 2002-03 drought on the economy and agricultural employment

Lan Lu and David Hedley
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Lan Lu: Treasury, Government of Australia
David Hedley: Treasury, Government of Australia

Economic Roundup, 2004, issue 1, 25-43

Abstract: This article seeks to document some of the economic effects of the 2002-03 drought, presenting a summary of the major macro-economic impacts before discussing the effect on agricultural employment in light of longer term trends. The article then examines the agricultural outlook and prospects for recovery from drought.

Keywords: rural employment; drought; regional Australia (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: J43 Q54 R23 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2004
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