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Paying for the coronavirus rescue measures – Economics Explained EP31 with Joe Branigan

Posted on April 16, 2020 by

I recorded another Economics Explained podcast episode on coronavirus with my good friend and former Treasury colleague Joe Branigan last night, this time exploring how governments will finance the rescue packages and make up for lost revenue. Here’s a link … Continue reading →

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Ironic that Trump may just be the shock financial markets needed

Posted on November 15, 2016 by

The election of Donald Trump as US President is undoubtedly a huge shock to global financial markets. Even though it is highly uncertain what policies he will ultimately adopt and can get passed by Congress, it is highly probable he … Continue reading →

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Nice words from Chris Joye in the AFR regarding my question to the RBA Governor

Posted on June 12, 2015 by

Leading financial economist Chris Joye has written a great piece in the Australian Financial Review on the issue of how long interest rates may stay at the very low levels they are now (RBA’s Glenn Stevens wrong on low rates … Continue reading →

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What are investors to make of depression economics?

Posted on February 9, 2015 by

After the RBA Board cut the cash rate target to 2.25% last Tuesday I mentioned to a friend that the best guide to the world economy since 2008 has been Paul Krugman’s brilliant little book The Return of Depression Economics. … Continue reading →

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