NATSEM specialises in analysing data and producing models so that decision makers have the best possible quantitative information on which to base their decisions.
NATSEM has constructed models and undertaken research across a wide spectrum of social and economic policy including:
- tax and social security
- health and aged care
- ageing populations
- income and wealth
- superannuation
- poverty
- housing
- child care
- labour market
- education.
The NATSEM models are ‘bottom-up’, commencing with individual records of real (but unidentifiable) Australians. This base provides tremendous flexibility, as results can be derived for small subgroups of the population or for all of Australia. NATSEM’s most recent research has also created a capacity for spatial modelling for small areas.
Using our leading edge technology, we are able to provide socioeconomic indicators and expenditure data for small areas. This capability allows a finer level of spatial analysis of the impact that changes in policies or service provision have on individuals and households. It allows policymakers and business strategists to plan efficient service delivery to their clients or customers.
