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Inflation fear is an inflated fear

March 18, 2022 by Anna McBride

Australia’s inflation rate has reached an all-time high since the GFC but what does this mean for the Australian public? Anna McBride explores inflation’s relationship with two areas of consumer interest – wages and interest rates – to determine whether its increase should worry us.

Bonds, Yields and Inflation: Why The Recent Bond Market Volatility Matters

March 23, 2021March 22, 2021 by Pinidu Chandrasekera

In recent weeks, the prices of American and Australian government bonds have plummeted. What does all this mean for the wider economy? Join Pinidu as he explores the implications of this recent market episode on growing inflation fears, interest rates, and much more.

The development of monetary policy – Part 1

April 19, 2019 by Conor Yung

With the housing market slowing and wages stagnating, political pundits are calling for the RBA to cut rates, but what is the meaning behind these ideas? Conor Yung looks at the genesis of ideas on monetary policy to give you the context behind the business jargon.

Lessons learnt from the GFC and how to heed them

April 27, 2019May 20, 2017 by Nicolas Alexiou

The Global Financial Crisis highlighted the shortcomings of the financial sector and its exposure to risk. Fuelled by the failures of financial regulators, governments and central banks, many lessons can be learnt from the GFC.

This article first appeared in Short Supply 2017 – check out the full magazine via the Short Supply tab at the top of this page!

What’s all this bubble talk about?

April 7, 2017 by Solomon Zhang

Plenty of debate has surrounded whether Australia is experiencing a property boom or bubble. Solomon explores some key facts, statistics and policies.

Of stunted growth and tax reform

February 20, 2016August 21, 2015 by Priyanka Banerjee

Australia urgently needs tax reform. Failure to act now, argues Priyanka Banerjee, might cause serious, long-term pain.

Economics in the pub: money supply and inflation

February 21, 2016September 13, 2014 by Yannis Goutzamanis

Yannis Goutzamanis recounts a passionate pub debate about money supply and inflation. He then examines the empirical basis for the popular quantity theory of money.

Editors’ Picks – 21st September 2014

February 29, 2016December 31, 2013 by ESSA Publications

Each week the ESSA Editors pick out the best articles from the latest in the world of economics, politics, and everything in between.

The Fall of the Australian Dollar

February 16, 2016May 30, 2013 by ESSA Writers

Underperforming growth in China, improving economic conditions in the US, and the RBA’s recently announced cut in the cash rate to a record low of 2.75% have forced downward pressure on the Australian dollar – culminating in a loss of nearly 8% in value against the USD since mid-April. Crashing from its peak of $US1.10 in July 2011, the AUD has reached an 11 month low, with many analysts warning investors to brace themselves for further deterioration.

Has inflation targeting become a sporting event?

February 16, 2016May 5, 2013 by Lachlan Walden

At the time of writing, available odds for this Tuesday’s RBA meeting are $1.40 for rates to remain unchanged, $2.20 for a decrease of up to 25 basis points and then a respectable $19 for a cut between 25 and 50 basis points. Any increase in the cash rate pays $34 but putting money on that would surely be the equivalent of backing a horse with a broken leg – unless it is called Black Caviar perhaps.

The World this week with ESSA

February 16, 2016October 14, 2012 by ESSA Publications

Hand picked selection of economics content from around the web.

This week: Austerity is supposed to reduce debt and stabilise recessions – but has it worked? Also why Australia’s macro policies have been successful, and the case for legalising prostitution.

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The World this week with ESSA

February 16, 2016October 7, 2012 by ESSA Publications

Hand picked selection of economics content from around the web. This week: Europe, US election coverage, the RBA’s monetary policy and the cost of free range chickens. ESSA, 7 October 2012 World Economy Europe Greek Prime Minister Warns of Societal Collapse Like Weimar Germany; Citizens Storm Defense Ministry; – Global Economic Analysis Greece is politically …