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The Dismal Science

Nov 27, 2020

Biden names former Fed Governor Janet Yellen as his nominee for Treasury Secretary. What does her appointment mean for US economic policy? Plus did JobKeeper work, super debates and Bitcoin is back.


Nov 20, 2020

We look at the NSW government's plans to get people 'out and about' and to abolish stamp duty. Plus, a paradoxically good jobs report and some rare good news on trade.


Nov 13, 2020

After a rough year, finally a week of good news: a vaccine might be around the corner and confidence is up. Plus we wrap the US election and look at the latest threats from China on trade.


Nov 6, 2020

Biden looks home but it's close. Did the polls get this one right or wrong? How have markets reacted? And what are the prospects now for a much needed stimulus package? Plus, the RBA wakes from its 'monetary slumber' and announces its first foray into quantitative easing. Is it now out of ammo?