Category Archives: Macroeconomy

COVID-19 & UBI chat on ABC Brisbane radio with Katherine Feeney

Posted on March 17, 2020 by Gene Tunny

I had an interesting conversation this afternoon with 612 ABC Brisbane’s Katherine Feeney about coronavirus and whether Universal Basic Income (UBI) might help people get through coronavirus-induced financial difficulties (from 1.55:20): 612 ABC Brisbane Afternoons with Katherine Feeney, 17 March … Continue reading →

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COVID-19 conversation with Joe Branigan of Tulipwood Economics

Posted on March 16, 2020 by Gene Tunny

In the last few hours, I’ve recorded a discussion with my good friend and former Australian Treasury colleague Joe Branigan, Director of Tulipwood Economics, on the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. We chatted about the potential economic impact of coronavirus, which is … Continue reading →

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Best coronavirus response advice offered by Austan Goolsbee & Dr Norman Swan

Posted on March 15, 2020 by Gene Tunny

The best economic advice I’ve heard during the coronavirus threat is that offered by Austan Goolsbee, former Council of Economic Advisers Chair under President Obama. In a recent NPR Planet Money podcast Medicine for the Economy, which is compulsory listening, … Continue reading →

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Coronavirus update – next two weeks will be critical in determining impacts

Posted on March 14, 2020 by Gene Tunny

It looks like political leaders are finally recognising the urgency of responding to coronavirus, with President Trump declaring a national emergency in the US and Australia cancelling mass gatherings. It’s about time. This is a huge public health threat with … Continue reading →

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Coronavirus, oil, and President Trump

Posted on March 10, 2020 by Gene Tunny

Human psychology can influence financial markets in very weird ways, and such was the case on Monday, which was Wall Street’s worst day since December 2008. The sharp fall in equity markets around the world including here in Australia (see … Continue reading →

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Coronavirus catch up with CCIQ

Posted on March 2, 2020 by Gene Tunny

I dropped into the head office of CCIQ on Wickham Terrace today for an update on coronavirus and for a briefing on the December quarter Pulse survey results. Once again, I spoke with CCIQ Senior Policy Officer Gus Mandigora and … Continue reading →

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Gig economy & side hustle business numbers growing strongly

Posted on February 22, 2020 by Gene Tunny

There has been strong growth in the number of gig economy and side hustle businesses in Queensland, according to ABS business counts data published last Thursday (see chart below). Topping the list of industries (at the 4-digit ANZSIC level) by … Continue reading →

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Entrepreneurship with Prof. Peter G. Klein – latest Economics Explained episode

Posted on February 20, 2020 by Gene Tunny

My latest Economics Explained episode on entrepreneurship featuring Professor Peter G. Klein of Baylor University is now available. Many universities now offer courses in entrepreneurship, as students have been inspired by tech entrepreneurs such as Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg. … Continue reading →

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Qld definitely not hot – slides from my Hot or Not talk at the Brisbane Club

Posted on February 19, 2020 by Gene Tunny

Thanks to Ross Elliott from APP Property and Infrastructure Specialists for having invited me to present again at his annual Queensland: Hot or Not seminar at the Brisbane Club yesterday afternoon. It’s very clear the Queensland economy, and the broader … Continue reading →

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CCIQ Coronavirus interview – Chief Economist “very concerned” about potential impacts

Posted on February 7, 2020 by Gene Tunny

The Courier-Mail‘s alarming story on Thursday Coronavirus to cause chaos for Queensland businesses prompted me to get in touch with the Chamber of Commerce & Industry Queensland (CCIQ) to seek a briefing on what they’ve learned from their various information … Continue reading →

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