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A growing number of economists are predicting a US recession is on the cards, which could lead to a recession in Australia and globally.

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UNSW and ACOSS partnership research report finds a widening gap between those who bought homes when they were affordable and those shut out of home ownership.

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With the cost of living rising, housing interest rates going up and financial markets in turmoil, the following UNSW Sydney experts are available to comment on economic issues.

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A new UNSW report recommends a Royal Commission and broader RBA remit to address the effect of soaring house prices on productivity, economic instability and inequality.

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The latte line shows the socioeconomic divide in Sydney's East and West. 

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Record low interest rates will almost certainly drive up property prices. But they will also drive down unemployment and boost investment generally.

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Combined, APRA and the Reserve Bank are about to give households on $150,000 up to $120,000 more borrowing power.

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Policies proposed for the federal election risk making a bad situation worse, says UNSW Business School's Jonathan Reeves.

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Prices are off, but from unprecedented highs. It could be a one-time adjustment.

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The Reserve Bank is worried that a further tightening of lending standards could take the air out of the housing bubble very quickly. Here's the way it could happen.

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