Economics

Brexit

Economics aside, there is a big picture geo-political angle to consider when it comes to the Brexit vote, writes Tim Harcourt.

school funding

US research clearly shows how better results can be achieved, and it’s not all about throwing more money at education, writes Richard Holden.

empty purse

GDP is not as good as it looks, apartments are skewing building numbers, and US consumers are displaying fake confidence, writes Richard Holden.

mining

Worse-than-expected business investment in both manufacturing and mining provides another nod towards secular stagnation, writes Richard Holden.

Same-sex marriage

There are potential long-term economic consequences if Australia fails to legalise same-sex marriage, writes Mark Humphery-Jenner.

shopping trolly

We are still learning the rules of the “secularly stagnant” global economy, and where we might be headed, writes Richard Holden.

golden egg

Are the optimistic growth projections in the budget a work of fantasy, asks Richard Holden.

dollar

The RBA leaves interest rates on hold and talks down the Aussie dollar, job ads point to Australian labour-market weakness, and the US Fed still worries about the global economy, writes Richard Holden.

credit card

This week the rising Aussie dollar gives the RBA cause for concern, credit-fuelled spending slows, and US unemployment ticks up amid growing US confidence, writes Richard Holden.

Rio Carnival 2015

Brazil's changing fortunes won't stop Rio from shining at the Olympics, writes Tim Harcourt.

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