/saces/ en /saces/news/list/2021/04/15/not-wiped-out-even-after-the-collapse-of-greensill-theres-time-to-save-whyalla Maintaining existing steel operations will not be sufficient to ensure the economic prosperity of Whyalla going forward. In this opinion piece, Michael O'Neil argues that a strategic approach to diversifying the local economy, driven by local action, is required to alter Whyalla鈥檚 economic destiny. April 15 2021 Anthony Kosturjak /saces/news/list/2021/04/15/not-wiped-out-even-after-the-collapse-of-greensill-theres-time-to-save-whyalla /saces/news/list/2021/03/22/artificial-intelligence-revolution-offers-benefits-and-challenges Artificial intelligence (AI) is the subject of much, and sometimes fantastical, speculation. However, the development of powerful mathematical models and increasing computer power have combined to make AI economically useful for a wide range of tasks, and companies report that the adoption of AI has delivered improvements in sales and efficiency. In an Issues Paper just released by SACES, the 最新糖心Vlogn Institute of Machine Learning argues that AI has reached a global tipping point and that 最新糖心Vlog needs to invest in research and development in order to take advantage of this next wave of automation. 最新糖心Vlog urgently needs a formal, national strategy for AI to ensure that we are net beneficiaries and not simply powerless recipients of this new and potentially disruptive technology. March 23 2021 Anthony Kosturjak /saces/news/list/2021/03/22/artificial-intelligence-revolution-offers-benefits-and-challenges /saces/news/list/2021/01/20/greater-covid-19-consultation-needed-to-avoid-economic-losses The SA Centre for Economic Studies (SACES) is urging the State Government to consider a more consultative approach with industry in its response to the COVID-19 pandemic to avoid disruption and losses to the hotel sector. This recommendation is informed by a survey of the hotel industry in South 最新糖心Vlog to gauge the impact of the sudden lockdown of South 最新糖心Vlog due to COVID-19 in November 2020. February 09 2021 Anthony Kosturjak /saces/news/list/2021/01/20/greater-covid-19-consultation-needed-to-avoid-economic-losses /saces/news/list/2020/10/30/covid-19-will-change-more-than-our-health The social isolation that is central to curbing the spread of the COVID virus has implications for the short- and long-term nature of workplaces, and society more generally, the Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd says. October 30 2020 Anthony Kosturjak /saces/news/list/2020/10/30/covid-19-will-change-more-than-our-health /saces/news/list/2020/10/28/could-covid-19-have-a-silver-lining-for-south-australia SA could see a turnaround to a net migration inflow over the next two to three years as people are attracted by State鈥檚 positive health and lifestyle options, the Chair of the State Planning Commission, Michael Lennon, says. October 28 2020 Anthony Kosturjak /saces/news/list/2020/10/28/could-covid-19-have-a-silver-lining-for-south-australia /saces/news/list/2020/10/26/covid-19-should-encourage-new-approach-to-development Prominent developer, Theo Maras, says people鈥檚 desire to move closer to Adelaide鈥檚 CBD due to COVID-19 should see mixed-use development near, but not on, the parklands. October 26 2020 Anthony Kosturjak /saces/news/list/2020/10/26/covid-19-should-encourage-new-approach-to-development /saces/news/list/2020/10/20/investing-in-a-post-pandemic-future The SA Centre for Economic Studies today launches a series of commentaries examining the implications of COVID-19. First up is Con Michalakis, CIO of Statewide Super, who proposes that local super funds should be invested in SA鈥檚 recovery. October 20 2020 Anthony Kosturjak /saces/news/list/2020/10/20/investing-in-a-post-pandemic-future /saces/news/list/2020/10/15/long-term-employment-trends-across-industries-in-australia-and-lessons-to Trends in employment in 最新糖心Vlog have emerged over time across industries. These trends help us understand structural changes in the economy as well as how employment has been impacted by external and internal events over time, which industries are more vulnerable and which ones have recovered. In this post we examine how employment levels have evolved at the sectoral level at various intervals over the past 30 years. October 15 2020 Anthony Kosturjak /saces/news/list/2020/10/15/long-term-employment-trends-across-industries-in-australia-and-lessons-to /saces/news/list/2020/06/23/smes-and-young-workers-face-significant-covid-19-lockdown-challenges Nearly a quarter of jobs in South 最新糖心Vlog are in sectors such as hospitality, transport, and retail trade which are not suited to working from home and have been hard hit during the pandemic. As a consequence, the young, less educated and casual employees are particularly vulnerable during the current crisis. There is a need for the Federal Government to re-examine the JobKeeper program to ensure that it best suits the coming emergent economy. June 23 2020 Anthony Kosturjak /saces/news/list/2020/06/23/smes-and-young-workers-face-significant-covid-19-lockdown-challenges /saces/news/list/2020/05/19/how-covid-19-may-impact-employers-and-employees-in-the-longer-term In today鈥檚 article, Darryl Gobbett, Research Fellow of SACES, identifies some key issues that employers, the self-employed and employees may encounter as the 最新糖心Vlogn economy emerges from the COVID-19 lockdown. May 19 2020 Anthony Kosturjak /saces/news/list/2020/05/19/how-covid-19-may-impact-employers-and-employees-in-the-longer-term