Economics

Brexit – What it is and a brief look at the arguments on both sides

22 Jun 2016

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

Targeted cash can lift schools

17 Jun 2016

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

Vital Signs: why everyone seems a bit worse off

03 Jun 2016

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

Vital signs: Sluggish business investment shows caution is king

30 May 2016

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

Why Australia legalising same-sex marriage makes good business sense

17 May 2016

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

The interest rate cut that could lead to less business investment

06 May 2016

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

Scott Morrison’s growth fantasy needs a dose of venture capital discipline

04 May 2016

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

Vital Signs: All eyes on the Aussie dollar

08 Apr 2016

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.

Vital signs: Australian economy doing well but rate cuts loom

04 Apr 2016

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.

The economics of the Rio Olympics

22 Mar 2016

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

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