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The Dismal Science

Oct 30, 2020

We look ahead to next week's US presidential election. Is it the most significant since the depression as some commentators claim? What does it mean for the world and will Trump or Biden win? Plus, a look at the Q3 inflation data and next week's Cup day RBA meeting.


Oct 23, 2020

The COVID recession will leave Australia permanently poorer and its population smaller than it otherwise would have been. But are there choices we can make that will help us catch up? Plus a catch-up on the recent economic numbers after our break and the AICD's latest Director Sentiment Index.


Oct 8, 2020

The budget heralds a new fiscal era, according to Mark. We look at the record debt and deficit numbers, the 'heroic' forecasts and the policies the government is betting on to restore growth.


Oct 2, 2020

What is a K-shaped recovery and are we in one? Plus we preview the budget that Prime Minister Morrison is calling the most important since World War II.