The true lesson Aussies should learn from Trump’s victory
Since the US election result confirmed Donald Trump would re-enter the White House in triumph, Australian commentators and politicians have …
Economics Commentaries
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It couldn’t be more obvious why Qld regions abandoned Labor
Queensland Labor’s embrace of progressive policies popular with the urban elite meant it had abandoned the regions.
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This book changed the world. The West needs to read it again
The Austrian economist and intellectual Friedrich Hayek was a victim of cancel culture long before the term entered the political …
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Capital gains cracks return to haunt Labor
Labor’s obsession with negative gearing and capital gains tax changes has reared its head yet again. The latest version has …
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Negative gearing barely affects the price of houses in the market
As a rule, if you tax something more you will end up with less of it. This is a well-worn …
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The fundamental problem with government’s housing reforms
The government has dialled up the rhetoric about its housing reforms being blocked by the Senate, but the primary effect …
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Government spending needs reform before taxes
I would like a dollar for every time I’ve read how much the Australian economy needs tax reform. Sure, it …
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Facts are smashing the government, not the RBA
The government’s low-key campaign to influence RBA decisions on interest rates flared into open conflict this week. The Treasurer vented …
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There are two ways to lift our living standards. Coasting isn’t one of them
News this week that the iron ore price has fallen to the lowest level in several years has economic commentators worried.
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Déjà voodoo economics
Ah, politics—the ancient and mystical art of convincing people that 2 + 2 can, in fact, equal 5 if you just believe hard enough.