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Steven HamiltonThe Conversation |
If someone says the opposition’s financial case shows that nuclear is cheaper than firmed renewables, all other things equal, then that person is...
Like a parasitic twin, the healthy economy is sucking the life out of the sick economy. Something has to give.
If the government had taken belt-tightening decisions 2½ years ago to help lower inflation, Australians’ living standards would be better today.
The Democrats’ decision to put jobs ahead of inflation has cost them dearly. But Labor has been doing the same thing.
Not satisfied with crippling Australia’s higher education system with its self-destructive student caps, the government simply couldn’t resist...
Where we succeeded, it was the result of good institutions and good decision-making. But that’s not to say we didn’t stumble.
There is a lot of crazy economic policy being spruiked by both sides of American politics, but thinking people know serious, substantive policy debate...
In light of reports the Albanese government may curb negative gearing and capital gains tax concessions, it’s worth reflecting on the problem we are...
In light of reports the Albanese government may curb negative gearing and capital gains tax concessions, it’s worth reflecting on the problem we are...
In light of reports the Albanese government may curb negative gearing and capital gains tax concessions, it’s worth reflecting on the problem we are...
In light of reports the Albanese government may curb negative gearing and capital gains tax concessions, it’s worth reflecting on the problem we are...
If only the treasurer focused a little less on managing political expectations and a little more on managing inflation expectations we might have...
The consumer price index reading gave the RBA an out. Instead, governor Michele Bullock’s tough talk dumped cold water on a rate cut any time soon.
When the RBA board next meets, I believe there’s a better-than-even chance it will raise rates for the first time in nine months to 4.6 per cent,...
When the RBA board next meets, I believe there’s a better-than-even chance it will raise rates for the first time in nine months to 4.6 per cent,...
When the RBA board next meets, I believe there’s a better-than-even chance it will raise rates for the first time in nine months to 4.6 per cent,...
When the RBA board next meets, I believe there’s a better-than-even chance it will raise rates for the first time in nine months to 4.6 per cent,...
Even if all that mattered was the cheapest possible energy that meets minimum levels of reliability and emissions, the Coalition’s plan fails.
The treasurer has talked down the economy to defend the expansionary nature of his budget decisions when what we need now, more than ever, is straight...
A year out from an election and amid Labor’s overhaul of the institution, a temporary mechanical reduction in the CPI has the potential to interfere...
Energy bill relief increases real disposable income and boosts aggregate demand. We can debate how far they push inflation, but not that the direction...
The government set itself a simple standard: not to make the Reserve Bank’s job harder. Michele Bullock may just choke on her cornflakes.
Michele Bullock and Jim Chalmers had fair warning about the need for decisive action.
Negative gearing is said to single-handedly be responsible for Australia’s housing crisis. But it is a principled, fair, and efficient feature of...
A strange dynamic has developed where smart people think it’s the smart-person position to be pro-nuclear. But these people are confused. Rather, it...
A strange dynamic has developed where smart people think it’s the smart-person position to be pro-nuclear. But these people are confused. Rather, it...
A strange dynamic has developed where smart people think it’s the smart-person position to be pro-nuclear. But these people are confused. Rather, it...
A strange dynamic has developed where smart people think it’s the smart-person position to be pro-nuclear. But these people are confused. Rather, it...
As debate over the Stage 3 tax cuts has raged, I’ve encountered two common defences of the package as it was, before Anthony Albanese rejigged it....
If you can enact a tax reform that improves both equality and efficiency, you must be doing something right. And so it seems with the government’s...
If you can enact a tax reform that improves both equality and efficiency, you must be doing something right. And so it seems with the government’s...
If you can enact a tax reform that improves both equality and efficiency, you must be doing something right. And so it seems with the government’s...
If you can enact a tax reform that improves both equality and efficiency, you must be doing something right. And so it seems with the government’s...
The stage 3 tax cuts are back in the news, with inflation added to their list of ill effects. Teal independent MP Monique Ryan has suggested we trim...
The stage 3 tax cuts are back in the news, with inflation added to their list of ill effects. Teal independent MP Monique Ryan has suggested we trim...
The stage 3 tax cuts are back in the news, with inflation added to their list of ill effects. Teal independent MP Monique Ryan has suggested we trim...
The stage 3 tax cuts are back in the news, with inflation added to their list of ill effects. Teal independent MP Monique Ryan has suggested we trim...