How is the economy tracking?
The latest GDP figures have just been released, and they show the economy has recovered to its pre-pandemic size a year since the start of the economic downturn. Given Australia’s surprisingly strong ...
7 Juni 202122min
What is unconventional monetary policy and is it working?
Today we’re talking about monetary policy, and in particular, the Reserve Bank’s unconventional monetary policy; what is it and is it working? We heard a bit about unconventional monetary policy after...
31 Maj 202110min
Trade in Asia after COVID-19
Australia’s economy has already bounced back better than expected from the effects of COVID-19, but it is clear our long-term recovery will depend on opening borders and resuming normal trade. Yet ong...
24 Maj 202119min
What is Public Interest Technology?
In today's episode, we’re looking at Public Interest Technology – or PIT. What is it and why is it important? The concept is well established in the United States and the United Kingdom, but it’s litt...
18 Maj 20218min
2021 Post-Federal Budget panel discussion
Last night the federal budget was handed down and it squarely takes aim at bolstering economic recovery post-COVID. Funding boosts for childcare and aged care represent some welcome changes to the gov...
12 Maj 202144min
2021 Pre-Federal Budget panel discussion
We’re five days out from the Federal Budget and it looks like red is the new black for the Treasurer, Josh Frydenberg. He says there will be no sharp pivots to austerity next week, in a dramatic overh...
6 Maj 202138min
The Economists' Corner | A budget that works for women
The Federal Budget is less than two weeks away and following widespread public pressure, it’s expected to include a range of items benefiting women. Among the measures the government is said to be con...
3 Maj 202123min
Policy Snacks | Is it time to abolish stamp duty?
In today's episode, CEDA Chief Economist Jarrod Ball and CEDA Senior Economist Cassandra Winzar talk about property taxes, in particular what some call one of the least efficient taxes – stamp duty. D...
15 Apr 202110min
