The Economy, Stupid
Formerly The Money, The Economy, Stupid is your weekly guide to the world of business, economics and finance. Every Thursday, economist Peter Martin is joined by a team of sharp young thinkers for a fresh conversation about the financial stories making headlines and how they might affect you.
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Interest rate rises are designed to hurt. But how much is too much?
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Inflation’s jumped again - is another rate rise coming?
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Australian gas is booming. But who benefits?
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Why we still can’t quit petrol even as prices soar
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What could be in the budget?
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Australia’s baby bust: what happens when a nation stops replacing itself?
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Stagflation is about to push unemployment higher: here's what to expect
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Did the RBA just choose recession?
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Navigating a global energy crisis
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War boosts GDP. But should it?
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WA’s Special Deal: Fair Reward or Billion‑Dollar Rort?
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The Most Explosive Tax Debate in Australia Is Back
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A Carbon Tax Comeback?
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Will this be the last rate hike?
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Interest rates set to rise: what does that mean for you?
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Will house prices go up in 2026?
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The price of mental illness
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What would it take to house a nation?
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Could we really become a superpower?
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Why we don’t shop around (and why companies count on it)
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Superannuation: Are We Saving More Than We Need?
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Every revolution starts with a bubble. AI is no different
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The 'weird' number running the country
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Is corporate social responsibility dead?
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How COVID changed Australian jobs
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An Uninsurable Future
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But what if the AI bubble doesn’t burst?
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Why the official inflation rate feels wrong
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Australia is 'freaking amazing' - will that last?
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'Sexually transmitted tax debt'
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The great Australian wealth gap
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Superannuation: Are We Saving More Than We Need?
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Each Generation Better Off?
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Australia's 2035 Climate Target: Economic Hit or Miss?
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When Trade Wars Hit Home
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The Economy is Growing - But Will You Be Better Off?
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Can We Really Trust the Banks Again?
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Why Has Australia's Economic Progress Stalled?
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Who Should Pay More Tax in Australia?
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How $1 Billion in Retirement Savings Vanished
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Inflation is down, so why is uncertainty rising?
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The End of Cash?
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What's With Trump and Tariffs?
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A divided RBA
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Won't Somebody Think of the Millionaires?
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How To Fix Tax?
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Can We Build It? Embracing Abundance
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Productivity, Climate and a Room Full of Ideas
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Wages are up, GDP growth is down, what’s going on
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How to spot the tricks suppliers use to stop us getting a better deal
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