Economics of the Australian Service Sector (1977) assesses the crucial role of service activities in contributing to gross product or absorbing the workforce. It shows how these activities are of great importance to the Australian economy and how they affect structural change, economic efficiency and consumer welfare.
Part 1. Determinants of Service Activities 1. The Nature and Size of the Service Sector K.A. Tucker 2. Occupational Achievement and Economic Rewards: Some Social Determinants F.L. Jones, P. McDonnell and T. Williams 3. The Economics of Environmental Services S.F. Harris and A. Ulph Addendum: The Impact of Commonwealth Financial Assistance for Sewerage Facilities W. Hickson Part 2. Services of Energy, Communications and Distribution 4. The Market for Energy Services R.G. Hawkins 5. Structure and Growth of Communications Services D.McL. Lamberton 6. Freight-forwarding: Changes in Structure, Conduct and Performance P.J. Rimmer 7. Performance, Concentration and Structural Features in Retailing K.A. Tucker Part 3. Advisory and Financial Services 8. Research and Development Services C.A. Tisdell 9. Territorial Justice in Access to Local Service T. Vinson, R. Homel and R. Bonney 10. Household Demand for Insurance and Banking Services D.J.S. Rutledge Part 4. Services of Health, Convenience and Leisure 11. Health Services and the Medical Profession J.S. Deeble and R.B. Scotton 12. Optimal Expenditure on Advertising Services M.M. Metwally 13. Demand for Performing Arts Services G.A. Withers 14. Production and Cost Relationships in the Supply of Performing Arts Services C.D. Throsby
Biography
K.A. Tucker
