Richard Holden

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The idea that central banks should shift their mandates to take account of climate risks confuses ends and means.

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Technological change has always destroyed jobs. But now automation and artificial intelligence are drying up the options for those displaced.

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The idea there is no government fate worse than debt is misleading at best.

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Charter of Budget Honesty aside, we can expect assumptions that stretch credulity so the Australian government can maintain its surplus forecast.

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The skills children learn at school have dramatic implications for their own future and the nation's productivity, living standards and income inequality.

Westpac

Board directors of our biggest companies simply aren't equipped to take on management. An idea floated 50 years ago could help.

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High income families could get up to $1,080 per year, others $618, but it could still be worthwhile.

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Australia's secret weapon has been faith in market outcomes combined with a strong social safety set.

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The Reserve Bank of Australia says it's prepared to ease monetary policy further if needed to stimulate the economy. But is the policy working when interests rates are so low?

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Other measures might raise as much as her proposed wealth tax, but Democratic front-runner Elizabeth Warren likes big gestures.

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