UNSW Business School

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Australia's official unemployment rate falling to 5.5% is enough to make a treasurer dance. But we shouldn't get too carried away.

Joanna Capon and Richard Alcock

UNSW Sydney has awarded honorary doctorates to Joanna Capon and Richard Alcock, in recognition of their distinguished careers and eminent service in their respective industries and the community.

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While changes in the 2021 Federal Budget make the Pension Loans Scheme more attractive for senior homeowners, more can be done, write UNSW Sydney experts.

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Looking graphically at actual and forecast GDP makes it clear why some speak of a 'V-shaped recovery'. But even the fairly bullish assumptions reveal a recovery where the V isn’t really sharp enough.

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UNSW Business School research shows Airbnb hosts who appear to be more attractive and trustworthy charge up to 5 per cent more than their peers for similar listings.

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UNSW Sydney has academic experts available to comment on the Federal Government budget announcement.

Reserve Bank Deputy Governor Guy Debelle

The bank's decision to focus on just one thing puts the onus on the government to take action to rein in home prices.

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The federal government should focus on specific measures that will boost employment and stimulate growth and productivity, says UNSW Business School’s Gigi Foster.

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Labour market scarring can have a lifelong effect on people’s earnings and their ability to climb the employment ladder, says UNSW Business School's Richard Holden.

josh frydenberg

Inflation, interest rates and booming mining royalties give the Morrison government scope to ignore the deficit daleks.

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