PART 4. Modern Monetary Theory
Modern Monetary Theory is about more than just tax, debt, and deficits. What can it tell us about unemployment and charities? Join Felix in the final instalment of his series to find out!
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The USSR and Barter Economy: How Pepsi Once Became the Sixth Largest Military in the World
In part two of this series, Phil concludes the discussion on the USSR’s exchange rate with a case study on Pepsi, warships, and comparative advantage.
The Market for Beauty
Aristotle is quoted as saying: “Personal beauty is a greater recommendation than any letter of reference.” Perhaps he was waxing poetic about the soul, or perhaps he was foreseeing beauty-based discrimination in the labour market. Joel Lee explores the phenomenon of beauty premiums in the workplace and how economics can help us resolve it.
The case for increasing Australia’s humanitarian intake
The war in Ukraine has brought the global refugee crisis to the forefront of people’s minds. Join Daniel as he makes the case to increase Australia’s humanitarian intake.
Avoiding the disasters of disaster management – Part II
Australia has faced many natural disasters in recent memory. Join Alexander on this two part journey as he explores why state and federal governments should diminish disaster risk, ensure insurance, and cheer cooperation to produce
better outcomes for communities impacted by natural disasters.
Avoiding the disasters of disaster management – Part I
Australia has faced many natural disasters in recent memory. Join Alexander on this two part journey as he explores why state and federal governments should diminish disaster risk, ensure insurance, and cheer cooperation to produce better outcomes for communities impacted by natural disasters.
Is it time for a universal basic income in Australia?
Rachael Leung explores whether it is time for a universal basic income in Australia to stimulate the economy from the harsh effects of COVID-19
Fuel to the fire: The economics (and politics) of petroleum
Fuel prices have been at the forefront of economic and policy discussion in recent days. How is that prices can shoot up practically overnight, but take months to recover? What can economic principles tell us about the petroleum industry? And what are the political implications? Join Max as he answers all of these questions in his latest article.
Housing affordability: A huge problem with hugely problematic solutions
Home ownership is a quintessential part of the Australian Dream. Yet for decades that dream has been in decline and may soon be out of reach for Australia’s young people. Join Nate as he explores the extent of this problem and why solving it is so complicated.
“Mindset change” – The ACCC’s proposal to revolutionise Australia’s merger control regime
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is the chief competition regulator of the Government of Australia. Its recent changes urge Australian law to consider the long-term danger to markets posed by mergers that suppress potential competition. Join Max as he unpacks what these changes mean for Australia’s merger control regime.
Ageing: An impost on prosperity?
The world’s population is getting older, and the economic implications of this are yet to come. Join Wesley as he outlines the scale of this issue and what could be done about it.
Digitalisation and the generation left behind
Digitalisation is a global phenomenon affecting every country’s labour market, promising positive changes for society and business. Despite this, digitalisation also poses risks for older workers who are not digital natives. Join Gloria as the navigates the policy implications of ensuring these workers are not left behind.