Two recent examples of this include better understanding the responsiveness of the construction sector to changes in interest rates and whether this has changed over time, and understanding why non-mining business investment has not picked up as forecast.
The State Offices also play a key role in enhancing the Bank’s engagement with the public via presentations on economic developments to businesses and community organisations, teacher conferences, and university and school students across the country. For more information about the role of the RBA’s Business Liaison program see RBA (2014), “The RBA’s Business Liaison Program”, RBA Bulletin (September), pp.