1. Macro Presentation – Australia
Table of Content:
Overview
Nominal GDP & Real GDP
GDP/Capita
Inflation rate
Exports & Imports
Unemployment Rate & Labor force
labor force participation & composition of labor force
Money Supply
pie-chart (composition of the economy)
strengths and weaknesses of this economy
Overview:
sixth-largest country in the world.
Australia is a continent & an island
located in Oceania
Population: 25.2 million
Australia is one of the wealthiest Asia
the world’s 14th largest (economically)
Overview:
GDP :

2. $1.3 trillion
2.8% growth
2.6% 5-year compound annual growth
$52,373 per capita
Unemployment: 5.4%
Inflation (CPI): 2.0%
Characterized by: diverse services, technology sectors & low
government debt
five key reasons for investing in Australia: Robust Economy,
Dynamic Industries, Innovation and Skills, Global Ties and
Strong Foundations & compares Australia’s credentials with
other countries.
GDP:
Nominal GDP & Real GDP:
Nominal GDP:
1.434 trillion
Real GDP:
45439.30 $
GDP/Capita:
57,373.687
Inflation Rate:

3. Inflation Rate 2018 = 1.9%
Inflation Rate 2017 = 1.9%
Inflation Rate 2016 = 1.3%
Inflation Rate 2015 = 1.5%
Inflation Rate 2014 = 2.5%
Inflation Rate 2013 = 2.5%
Inflation Rates over 5 years
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Exports & Imports:
Exports:
Bituminous coal
iron ores and concentrates
Gold
Petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous
Copper ores and concentrates
The total value of exports: is US$ 252,776 million.
Imports:
Petroleum oïl
Automobiles with reciprocating piston engine di
Transmission apparatus
Diesel powered trucks
The total value of imports: is US$ 235,519 million

4. Exports & Imports (partners) :
Exports:
China
Japan
Korea
India
United sates
Imports:
China
United states
Japan
Germany
Thailand
Unemployment Rate & Labor force:
Unemployment Rate:
5.4%
Labor force:
79%
labor force participation & composition of labor force:
labor force participation:
77.558
composition of labor force:
Employed = 12658.6

5. Unemployed = 671.0
Labour force =
12658.6 + 671.0 = 13329.6
Nationals = 29.7 %
foreigners+ = 70.3 %
Money Supply:
M1 = 1189.19
M3 = 2231.55
pie-chart (composition of the economy):
70% of coal, 54% of iron, service industry 70%, Agriculture
12%
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strengths and weaknesses of this economy:
Weaknesses:
The quality of life in Australia is high & not permanent
The size of their investment
Most concentrated investments: coal, gas, iron mining

6. Solution
s & Suggestion:
To sustain a high quality of life long-term:
Many investments with added value ‘not from their priorities’ :
(workforce for education, high teach sector in nanotechnology +
solar energy & agricultural innovation) > should focus on
strengths and weaknesses of this economy:
Strength:
Mining is a strong investment in Australia
References:
https://www.heritage.org/index/country/australia
https://www.austrade.gov.au/International/Invest/Why-
Australia/Robust-Economy
https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NY.GDP.PCAP.KD.ZG

7. https://www.abs.gov.au