Economics of Housing Supply: Concepts and Issues
In this episode, we dive into the nuanced economics of housing supply, challenging the common narrative that more new construction alone can solve housing affordability. Drawing on recent academic res...
16 Touko 202523min
Time Series Analysis Basics and Decomposition
In this episode, we explore the fundamentals of time series analysis with insights from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. Learn the difference between stock and flow series, and how data collected ...
15 Touko 202518min
A Guide to Cost-Benefit Analysis
In this episode, we dive into the Australian Government's latest guidance from the Office of Impact Analysis (OIA) on using cost-benefit analysis (CBA) to shape smarter, more accountable policy decisi...
15 Touko 202518min
Navigating Global Uncertainty: Economic Insights from the Westpac May 2025 Report
In this episode, we dive into Westpac's latest analysis of global and Australian economic trends as of May 2025. We unpack the impact of US tariff policies, global market volatility, and the varied ec...
14 Touko 202513min
Housing Finance on the Slide: Q1 2025 Lending Trends in Australia
In this episode, we unpack the key insights from the Australian Dwelling Finance Bulletin for Q1 2025, which reveals the first major drop in dwelling finance approvals in two years. We explore the sha...
14 Touko 202511min
Tariffs, Turbulence, and Trends: April 2025 Economic Insights
In this episode, we break down the April 2025 economic report from the New South Wales Treasury Corporation, focusing on the ripple effects of U.S. trade policies across global and Australian markets....
13 Touko 202514min
Forecasting Jobs: How Leading Indicators Predict Unemployment"
In this episode, we explore new research on how leading labor market indicators—like job advertisements, vacancies, and consumer unemployment expectations—can improve forecasts of the unemployment rat...
13 Touko 202514min
Crypto vs. Central Bank Digital Currencies: Digital Money and the Future of Finance
In this episode, we unpack the key differences between cryptocurrencies and Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs). You'll learn how cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin operate on decentralized blockchains...
13 Touko 202518min
