The Economy, Stupid
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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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What could be in the budget?
You know what they say about a crisis, suddenly, all sorts of things become possible. During the COVID crisis, the government doubled Newstart, paid w...
Australia’s baby bust: what happens when a nation stops replacing itself?
Australia’s birth rate is collapsing, heading for a record low next year, well below the level needed for the population to replace itself.
Few...
Stagflation is about to push unemployment higher: here's what to expect
What happens when the economy stops playing by the rules?
We’re taught that inflation and unemployment move like a seesaw, one goes up, the othe...
Did the RBA just choose recession?
The Reserve Bank says it’ll do whatever it takes to crush inflation, even if it means Australia falls into recession. But for millions of Australians,...
Navigating a global energy crisis
From food security to fuelling our air force, the global oil crisis threatens far more than the cost of driving a car. So what happens next?
War boosts GDP. But should it?
GDP is meant to measure economic progress, yet even war can make it rise. So what exactly is it measuring?
WA’s Special Deal: Fair Reward or Billion‑Dollar Rort?
What happens when the nation’s wealthiest state gets extra funding on top of a needs‑based system? Since 2019, Western Australia has received a specia...
The Most Explosive Tax Debate in Australia Is Back
Australia does something a bit weird: if you make money selling a house or shares, you get taxed at half the rate you’d pay on your actual job. Nice i...
A Carbon Tax Comeback?
Spending is outpacing revenue, and the budget gap isn’t closing.
At the same time, Australia is drifting off track on its emissions targets for...
Will this be the last rate hike?
The Reserve Bank has lifted rates, and if you’ve got a mortgage, you’ll feel it fast.
A typical borrower on a $600,000 loan is up around $90 a...
Interest rates set to rise: what does that mean for you?
The Reserve Bank looks set to lift interest rates after a year of cuts - adding around $90 a month to a typical $600,000 mortgage. If there are three...
Interest rates set to rise next Tuesday: what does that mean for you?
Fresh conversations about the financial stories making headlines and how they might affect you.
Will house prices go up in 2026?
A year ago, we were told the housing market was about to cool, but it didn’t.
What’s in store for us in the year to come?
Guests:
The price of mental illness
Australia’s mental health system is costly — and full of cracks. What would it take to fix it?
What would it take to house a nation?
The Australian housing dream is no longer guaranteed. Is it too late to turn things around?
Could we really become a superpower?
Some economists say Australia could become a clean-energy superpower — massively rich, world-leading. But how would we get there?
Why we don’t shop around (and why companies count on it)
How do companies keep us paying more, and can we fight back?
Superannuation: Are We Saving More Than We Need?
Most Australians die with more money than they retired with. Are we squirrelling away too much into super — and if so, who benefits?
Every revolution starts with a bubble. AI is no different
Economic bubbles inevitably burst, but often leave behind a better world. Can we hope the same for AI?
The 'weird' number running the country
Does GDP still capture the truth about Australian life?
Is corporate social responsibility dead?
From sunscreen recalls and childcare failures to tech overreach, the corporate social contract is in crisis
How COVID changed Australian jobs
After a historic shock, Australia’s jobs market rebounded. But work has changed
An Uninsurable Future
Floods, fires and spiralling premiums are pushing millions of Australians out of insurance. Can the system itself survive?
But what if the AI bubble doesn’t burst?
The Reserve Bank has paused rate cuts amid rising uncertainty, while investors pour trillions into AI — with consequences that could reshape jobs, mar...
But what if the AI bubble doesn’t burst?
The Reserve Bank has paused rate cuts amid rising uncertainty, while investors pour trillions into AI - with consequences that could reshape jobs, mar...
Why the official inflation rate feels wrong
Inflation’s jumped to 3.2% — but for many of us, it feels even higher
Australia is 'freaking amazing' - will that last?
Australia is an economic success story. But can the institutions that built it survive an uncertain world?
'Sexually transmitted tax debt'
Hidden debts, coercive control — and why the tax system can punish people most in need of help.
The great Australian wealth gap
The rich keep getting richer while millions are falling behind. What future awaits us all?
Superannuation: Are We Saving More Than We Need?
Most Australians die with more money than they retired with. Are we squirrelling away too much into super — and if so, who benefits?
Each Generation Better Off?
Every Australian generation has expected to be more prosperous, healthier and safer than the last. But the latest national wellbeing data tells a more...
Australia's 2035 Climate Target: Economic Hit or Miss?
Is the government's "responsible" approach sensible politics, or a missed economic opportunity?
When Trade Wars Hit Home
From postage costs to small business exports, new US trade barriers are disrupting daily life. How bad will it get?
The Economy is Growing - But Will You Be Better Off?
The latest economic figures show Australia's GDP climbing, but does that translate into more money in your pocket or a better life?
Can We Really Trust the Banks Again?
After the Royal Commission exposed widespread misconduct, how did the banks pull off their reputation revival - and can we really trust them?
Why Has Australia's Economic Progress Stalled?
For decades, life in Australia seemed to move in one direction - forward. But now the promise of progress feels less certain.
Who Should Pay More Tax in Australia?
Treasury has warned that Australia’s tax base is shrinking - and without reform, wage earners will carry more of the burden. So, who should pay more t...
How $1 Billion in Retirement Savings Vanished
This week on The Economy, Stupid: the biggest superannuation scandal in Australian history — and who should have stopped it.
Inflation is down, so why is uncertainty rising?
Australians are still in work, and inflation is coming down, yet economic uncertainty is far higher now that it was during the peak of COVID.
So...
The End of Cash?
If you're not carrying any hard cash on you right now, you're not alone - and that might be a problem.
This week we look at Australia’s crumblin...