Complacency masks severe risks for the economy
It is very odd that the vast bulk of economists [...]
Hockey is right; and the growth in house prices is falling
The RBA rear view mirror analysis of house prices is [...]
How to stop dragons and tigers from eating you
When I was travelling on the Ghan railway between Adelaide [...]
The economy – a mad woman’s breakfast
Just how strong is the economy right now? Well, it's [...]
The latest on tobacco consumption
The June quarter national accounts show that the volume of [...]
Budget humiliation for Joe Hockey
When he was Shadow Treasurer, Joe Hockey promised that "we [...]
It’s a BIG week for economic news
The week starting 1 September is a blockbuster for economic [...]
Gross government debt under the Howard government
This article first appeared on my old blog in 2013. [...]
High unemployment OK? The RBA thinks so
The strange thing about RBA Governor Glenn Stevens testimony to [...]
Dreadful labour market data – bring on an interest rate cut
The labour market is in dreadful shape. Not only is [...]