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The UK is officially leaving the EU today – 31 January 2020 at 11pm.

What's Nexit for Brexit?

31 Jan 2020

Economist Tim Harcourt interviewed Australian exporters and diplomats to obtain their views on trade and the economy following Brexit.

What would happen to the Australian economy if everyone was given $100k?

23 Dec 2019

Ever wondered what would happen to the economy if every Australian was given 100k or if Jeff Bezos could end world poverty?

UNSW Business School J.W. Nevile Fellow Tim Harcourt explains all.

Economic windfall thanks to AFL

27 Sep 2019

UNSW Sydney's Tim Harcourt says AFL Grand Final will provide major economic boost to Victoria's economy.

Vital Signs: this is a slowly deflating property bubble, for now

22 Jun 2018

The Australian housing market is now in a shallow decline, but the issue of interest only mortagages could still send it off a cliff.

Vital Signs: Italy is broke, and the markets have lost all faith in its elected politicians

01 Jun 2018

Italy's economy is verging on bankrupt and its election results have dealt a hammer blow to the prospects of fixing things. The best option, financially at least, may be to put someone else at the helm.

Vital Signs: how inflation in China and the US could affect Australia

11 May 2018

Economic issues overseas could be more important for the Australian economy than domestic factors - in the next few months at least.

No RBA rate change, but economy sputtering along as federal budget nears

01 May 2018

Australia may be celebrating 103 quarters without a recession, but the figures may not be quite as rosy as they first appear.

Vital Signs: the calm before the storm in US-China trade

20 Apr 2018

While US President Donald Trump is now being advised by a heterodox economist, the effects of the ongoing trade war with China may take time to become evident.

Vital Signs: five economic red flags to watch for in 2018

24 Nov 2017

With the end of 2017 in sight, Richard Holden looks at five issues to watch for in 2018.

How to boost the business of science for the benefit of us all

24 Oct 2016

Bring on the Ideas Boom that recognises and rewards science and technology innovators for working hand-in-hand with business, write Emma Johnston and Kylie Walker.

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