Crypto vs. Central Bank Digital Currencies: Digital Money and the Future of Finance

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, why their values are so volatile, and the policy concerns they raise—from criminal use to speculative bubbles. We also explore CBDCs as a government-backed alternative, offering more stability and potential improvements to the payment system. Whether you're curious about mining, monetary policy, or the digital future of cash, this episode breaks it all down in clear, accessible terms.

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The $60 Billion Gold Surge: Why LNG is Ceding Its Place as Australia’s Second Largest Export?

The $60 Billion Gold Surge: Why LNG is Ceding Its Place as Australia’s Second Largest Export?

Welcome to Inside the Economist's Mind. In this episode, we deep dive into the Resources and Energy Quarterly (REQ) September 2025 report. We analyze the dramatic shifts reshaping Australia's export l...

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Understanding Australian Petrol Prices: Costs, Taxes & Competition Explained

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Discover how Australian petrol pump prices are determined by key factors, including international product costs (like the Singapore MOPS95 benchmark), government taxes (excise and GST), and industry o...

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The World Ahead 2025

The World Ahead 2025

"The World Ahead" is an **annual predictive publication** from The Economist, released every November. It serves as a **forward-looking guide**, offering in-depth analysis, forecasts, and informed spe...

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ATO Behavioral Questions & STAR Responses- Career Conversations

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Welcome to Inside’s Economists Mind—a podcast where economic thinking meets real-world impact.You’re listening to our Career Conversations series, where we explore the journeys, challenges, and strate...

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Australia's Q1 2025 GDP Preview: Private Sector Strength

Australia's Q1 2025 GDP Preview: Private Sector Strength

In this episode, we dive into NAB Economics' preview of Australia's Q1 2025 GDP, which forecasts a 0.5% quarter-on-quarter rise. The growth is expected to be led by private sector momentum, particular...

3 Jun 202543min

Australia's Population Slowdown and Economic Impacts

Australia's Population Slowdown and Economic Impacts

Key points:Population growth peaked just above 2.5%yr in Q3 2023 due to a surge following the reopening of international borders, driven by the return of students and arrival of approved permanent res...

2 Jun 202513min

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Australia & New Zealand Weekly Economic Insight

Australia's population growth surge following the reopening of international borders is now unwinding faster than previously indicated, reaching an annual rate of 1.8% in Q3 2024 and is now assumed to...

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