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The Dismal Science

Dec 31, 2017

In this episode, recorded in early December, Stephen and Ivan look ahead to 2018. Will the Reserve Bank continue to stay its hand? Will wages growth finally pick up? And what's the outlook for the Australian and global economies?


Oct 16, 2017

Stephen and Ivan talk about the 'terrible' August retail sales and the better than expected FY17 budget position.


Oct 16, 2017

In this catch-up episode recorded in September, Stephen and Ivan talk about June quarter GDP and the August jobs report. Then AICD policy adviser Matt McGirr comes in to explain the newly passed safe harbour reforms.


Sep 9, 2017

Stephen and Ivan talk inequality.


Aug 12, 2017

Stephen and Ivan discuss the recent spike in the Australian dollar, what it means for the RBA's growth forecasts and whether you should be buying foreign currency for that overseas holiday now.