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  • It's all Greg's fault

    It's all Greg's fault

    · Dollars & Sense

    We answer your burning questions about the economy in the final episode of 2024.

    Why are economists are so bad at predicting what’ll happen in the economy? Why is HECS indexed? And why do we measure labour as a cost but profit as a universal good? On the final episode of Dollars & Sense for the year, Greg and Elinor answer your questions about the economy.

    This discussion was recorded on Thursday 12 December 2024 and things may have changed since recording.

    Order What's the Big Idea? 32 Big Ideas for a Better Australia now, via the Australia Institute website.

    Host: Greg Jericho, Chief Economist, the Australia Institute and Centre for Future Work // @grogsgamut

    Host: Elinor Johnston-Leek, Senior Content Producer, the Australia Institute // @elinorjohnstonleek

    Show notes:

    ‘Politicians love talking about ‘middle Australia’. But beware of this misleading metric’ by Greg Jericho, Guardian Australia (December 2024)

    The world's youngest Nobel-winning economist with Esther Duflo, BBC Business Daily (November 2019)

    Wealth and inequality in Australia by David Richardson and Frank Stilwell, the Australia Institute (August 2024)

    ‘Why won't concrete fly? It's a key question for Australia's economy’ by Greg Jericho, Guardian Australia (July 2013)

    Theme music: Blue Dot Sessions

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  • The economy is people

    The economy is people

    · Dollars & Sense

    Immigration and public spending are barely keeping Australia out of a recession.

    On this episode of Dollars & Sense, Greg and Elinor discuss the latest GDP figures and why the Australian economy is in the toilet.

    This discussion was recorded on Thursday 5 December 2024 and things may have changed since recording.

    Order What's the Big Idea? 32 Big Ideas for a Better Australia now, via the Australia Institute website.

    Host: Greg Jericho, Chief Economist, the Australia Institute and Centre for Future Work // @grogsgamut

    Host: Elinor Johnston-Leek, Senior Content Producer, the Australia Institute // @elinorjohnstonleek

    Show notes:

    ‘What do the latest GDP figures tell us? That the RBA is still getting it very wrong’ by Greg Jericho, Guardian Australia (December 2024)

    Wages are growing faster than inflation – but workers are $8,000 worse off than 3 years ago by David Richardson and Greg Jericho, the Australia Institute (November 2024)

    ‘Election FactCheck: Has the Coalition presided over the most sustained fall in Australian living standards since records began?’ by Peter Whiteford (reviewed by Roger Wilkins), The Conversation (June 2016)

    Theme music: Blue Dot Sessions

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  • Making America pay

    Making America pay

    · Dollars & Sense

    Trump says he’s going to make other countries pay with a sweeping new tariff regime – but in reality, everyone will lose.

    On this episode of Dollars & Sense, Greg and Elinor discuss Trump’s wild new tariff announcement and the end of the standoff between Labor and the Greens over housing.

    This discussion was recorded on Wednesday 27 November 2024 and things may have changed since recording.

    Pre-order What's the Big Idea? 32 Big Ideas for a Better Australia now, via the Australia Institute website.

    Host: Greg Jericho, Chief Economist, the Australia Institute and Centre for Future Work // @grogsgamut

    Host: Elinor Johnston-Leek, Senior Content Producer, the Australia Institute // @elinorjohnstonleek

    Show notes:

    ‘Welcome to Trump’s trade war – where no one wins because everyone just pays more for things’ by Greg Jericho, Guardian Australia (November 2024)

    Theme music: Blue Dot Sessions

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  • Small change for Big Cash

    Small change for Big Cash

    · Dollars & Sense

    The government locks-in cash for essentials, plus Elinor dreams of a mortgage and Greg contemplates the passage of time.

    On this episode of Dollars & Sense, Greg and Elinor discuss the government’s new cash mandate plan and the latest state and territory economic data.

    This discussion was recorded on Thursday 21 November 2024 and things may have changed since recording.

    Pre-order What's the Big Idea? 32 Big Ideas for a Better Australia now, via the Australia Institute website.

    Host: Greg Jericho, Chief Economist, the Australia Institute and Centre for Future Work // @grogsgamut

    Host: Elinor Johnston-Leek, Senior Content Producer, the Australia Institute // @elinorjohnstonleek

    Show notes:

    ‘Australia took its interest rate medicine – and it has poisoned our living standards’ by Greg Jericho, Guardian Australia (November 2024)

    Theme music: Blue Dot Sessions

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  • All I want for Christmas...

    All I want for Christmas...

    · Dollars & Sense

    
is an interest rate cut, says Greg Jericho.

    On this episode of Dollars & Sense, Greg and Elinor discuss the latest wages data, the likely impact of Trump’s tariff policies on Australia, and why the Reserve Bank are running out of excuses not to cut interest rates.

    This discussion was recorded on Thursday 14 November 2024 and things may have changed since recording.

    Pre-order What's the Big Idea? 32 Big Ideas for a Better Australia now, via the Australia Institute website.

    Host: Greg Jericho, Chief Economist, the Australia Institute and Centre for Future Work // @GrogsGamut

    Host: Elinor Johnston-Leek, Senior Content Producer, the Australia Institute // @ElinorJ_L

    Show notes:

    ‘It’s time for the RBA to admit its fears of a wage-price spiral were misguided – and cut interest rates’ by Greg Jericho, Guardian Australia (November 2024)

    How Governments Can Help with the Cost of Living, the Australia Institute’s Policy School

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  • Less for more: Australia's dud private health insurance system

    Less for more: Australia's dud private health insurance system

    · Dollars & Sense

    Private health insurance is getting more expensive and covering less – it’s time for a major rethink, says Greg Jericho.

    On this episode of Dollars & Sense, Greg and Elinor discuss the big structural problems with Australia’s private health insurance system and why public services like healthcare are best carried out by the public sector.

    Greg Jericho is Chief Economist at the Australia Institute and the Centre for Future Work and popular columnist of Grogonomics with Guardian Australia. Each week on Dollars & Sense, Greg dives into the latest economic figures to explain what they can tell us about what’s happening in the economy, how it will impact you and where things are headed.

    Host: Greg Jericho, Chief Economist, the Australia Institute and Centre for Future Work // @GrogsGamut

    Host: Elinor Johnston-Leek, Senior Content Producer, the Australia Institute // @ElinorJ_L

    Show notes:

    ‘Is private health insurance a con? The answer is in the graphs’ by Greg Jericho, Guardian Australia (February 2018)

    What would Trump 2.0 mean for the global economy?, Dollars & Sense, the Australia Institute (July 2024)

    Imports are for LOSERS! Trump’s ‘America first’ economics, Dollars & Sense, the Australia Institute (July 2024)

    After America, the Australia Institute

    Theme music: Blue Dot Sessions

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  • The free market: no problems, ever!

    The free market: no problems, ever!

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    From the number of retirees experiencing poverty to the lack of competition in the banking system, the state of Australia’s economy leaves a lot to be desired, says Greg Jericho.

    On the 50th episode of Dollars & Sense, Greg and Elinor discuss nuclear power furphies, the latest inflation data and how much the big four banks are profiting from home loans.

    Greg Jericho is Chief Economist at the Australia Institute and the Centre for Future Work and popular columnist of Grogonomics with Guardian Australia. Each week on Dollars & Sense, Greg dives into the latest economic figures to explain what they can tell us about what’s happening in the economy, how it will impact you and where things are headed.

    Host: Greg Jericho, Chief Economist, the Australia Institute and Centre for Future Work // @GrogsGamut

    Host: Elinor Johnston-Leek, Senior Content Producer, the Australia Institute // @ElinorJ_L

    Show notes:

    ‘Labor’s actions to lower inflation have worked – so why is the RBA unlikely to cut interest rates next week?’ by Greg Jericho, Guardian Australia (October 2024)

    Profit in home lending, the Australia Institute (October 2024)

    Reducing poverty in retirement: the pension systems of Australia, Sweden and Norway, the Australia Institute (October 2024)

    Off-peak hot water in the 21st century: smarter load shifting in the NEM, the Australia Institute (August 2024)

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  • The misery business: why economists should cheer up about low unemployment

    The misery business: why economists should cheer up about low unemployment

    · Dollars & Sense

    Record numbers of Australians are employed – that’s a great thing, despite what the interest rate doomers are telling you, says Greg Jericho.

    On this episode of Dollars & Sense, Greg and Elinor discuss the Coalition’s new housing policy, the surveillance of workers and the latest unemployment data.

    Greg Jericho is Chief Economist at the Australia Institute and the Centre for Future Work and popular columnist of Grogonomics with Guardian Australia. Each week on Dollars & Sense, Greg dives into the latest economic figures to explain what they can tell us about what’s happening in the economy, how it will impact you and where things are headed.

    Host: Greg Jericho, Chief Economist, the Australia Institute and Centre for Future Work // @GrogsGamut

    Host: Elinor Johnston-Leek, Senior Content Producer, the Australia Institute // @ElinorJ_L

    Show notes:

    ‘Australia’s unemployment figures are a reason for joy – even if it means waiting for the next interest rate cut’ by Greg Jericho, Guardian Australia (October 2024)

    ‘‘Stop all time wasting’: Woolworths workers tracked and timed under new efficiency crackdown’ by Ariel Bogle, Guardian Australia (October 2024)

    No Blood – No Job: Australia’s privacy laws and workers’ rights by Lisa Heap, the Centre for Future Work (August 2024)

    Theme music: Blue Dot Sessions

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  • You're gonna be the one that saves me: Albo's dynamic pricing crackdown

    You're gonna be the one that saves me: Albo's dynamic pricing crackdown

    · Dollars & Sense

    Consumers are finding themselves caught beneath the landslide of hidden fees, surcharges and corporate price gouging, says Greg Jericho.

    On this episode of Dollars & Sense, Greg and Elinor discuss the government’s crackdown on hidden fees, dynamic pricing and why reducing gender disparities can lead to better pay and fewer worker shortages.

    Greg Jericho is Chief Economist at the Australia Institute and the Centre for Future Work and popular columnist of Grogonomics with Guardian Australia. Each week on Dollars & Sense, Greg dives into the latest economic figures to explain what they can tell us about what’s happening in the economy, how it will impact you and where things are headed.

    Host: Greg Jericho, Chief Economist, the Australia Institute and Centre for Future Work // @GrogsGamut

    Host: Elinor Johnston-Leek, Senior Content Producer, the Australia Institute // @ElinorJ_L

    Show notes:

    ‘Here’s a way to fix Australia’s skills shortage – and raise wages at the same time’ by Greg Jericho, Guardian Australia (October 2024)

    The carnival is over: music festivals struggle as football roars by Morgan Harrington, the Australia Institute (October 2024)

    Theme music: Blue Dot Sessions

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  • Are you feeling NATURE POSITIVE?!

    Are you feeling NATURE POSITIVE?!

    · Dollars & Sense

    Corporate spin and complex markets distract from real solutions to Australia’s climate and biodiversity crisis, says Greg Jericho.

    On this episode of Dollars & Sense, Greg and Hayden discuss the government’s ‘Nature Positive’ summit, Australia’s housing debate, and a new push to end youth award rates.

    Greg Jericho is Chief Economist at the Australia Institute and the Centre for Future Work and popular columnist of Grogonomics with Guardian Australia. Each week on Dollars & Sense, Greg dives into the latest economic figures to explain what they can tell us about what’s happening in the economy, how it will impact you and where things are headed.

    Host: Greg Jericho, Chief Economist, the Australia Institute and Centre for Future Work // @GrogsGamut

    Host: Hayden Starr, Digital Media Manager, the Australia Institute // @haydenthestarr

    Show notes:

    ‘On the climate crisis, housing and more, politicians avoid clarity because it demands action’ by Greg Jericho, Guardian Australia (October 2024)

    Video Report: The Carbon Credit Grift Destroying Koala Habitat, the Australia Institute (April 2024)

    Federal Intervention Required to Call Out Salmon Industry’s Unacceptable Impacts on Maugean Skate, the Australia Institute (February 2024)

    Theme music: Blue Dot Sessions

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  • The government’s coal approvals could make the housing crisis worse

    The government’s coal approvals could make the housing crisis worse

    · Dollars & Sense

    By choosing to extend three coal mines, the government could be inadvertently redirecting construction workers from building houses to the fossil fuel industry.

    On this episode of Dollars & Sense, Greg explores the impact of the government’s coal mine extensions on the housing market and our climate.

    Greg Jericho is Chief Economist at the Australia Institute and the Centre for Future Work and popular columnist of Grogonomics with Guardian Australia. Each week on Dollars & Sense, Greg dives into the latest economic figures to explain what they can tell us about what’s happening in the economy, how it will impact you and where things are headed.

    Join President José Ramos-Horta at 6pm AEDT, Tuesday 8 October for an evening of conversation at the Sydney Opera House, presented by the Australia Institute as part of its 30 Years of Big Ideas.

    Host: Greg Jericho, Chief Economist, the Australia Institute and Centre for Future Work // @GrogsGamut

    Host: Hayden Starr, Digital Media Manager, the Australia Institute // @haydenthestarr

    Show notes:

    ‘Plibersek’s coalmine decision is double trouble for climate and housing’ by Greg Jericho, Guardian Australia (October 2024)

    Coal Mine Tracker, the Australia Institute

    Theme music: Blue Dot Sessions

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  • Is the government gearing up for a housing change?

    Is the government gearing up for a housing change?

    · Dollars & Sense

    Despite claims that it’d lead to some sort of housing armageddon, reforming negative gearing and the capital gains tax concessions would make the system fairer, says Greg Jericho.

    On this episode of Dollars & Sense, we discuss the allegations of dodgy conduct against the big supermarkets and the government’s apparent interest in negative gearing and capital gains tax reform.

    Greg Jericho is Chief Economist at the Australia Institute and the Centre for Future Work and popular columnist of Grogonomics with Guardian Australia. Each week on Dollars & Sense, Greg dives into the latest economic figures to explain what they can tell us about what’s happening in the economy, how it will impact you and where things are headed.

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    Host: Greg Jericho, Chief Economist, the Australia Institute and Centre for Future Work // @GrogsGamut

    Host: Hayden Starr, Digital Media Manager, the Australia Institute // @haydenthestarr

    Show notes:

    ‘Inflation may be falling but business’ drive to maximise profits fuelled Australia’s cost-of-living nightmare’ by Greg Jericho, Guardian Australia (September 2024)

    Wealth and inequality in Australia by the David Richardson and Frank Stilwell, the Australia Institute (August 2024)

    Theme music: Blue Dot Sessions

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  • Profits over people

    Profits over people

    · Dollars & Sense

    Big business says wants a more productive economy, but its complaints about industrial relations are really about its profit margins, says Matt Grudnoff.

    On this episode of Dollars & Sense, Australia Institute Senior Economist Matt Grudnoff and Research Fellow Adam Gottschalk discuss the spin around productivity and why paying workers more – not less – might hold the key to a more productive economy.

    Join President José Ramos-Horta at 6pm AEDT, Tuesday 8 October for an evening of conversation at the Sydney Opera House, presented by the Australia Institute as part of its 30 Years of Big Ideas.

    australiainstitute.org.au // @theausinstitute

    Host: Matt Grudnoff, Senior Economist, the Australia Institute // @MattGrudnoff

    Host: Adam Gottschalk, Anne Kantor Research Fellow, the Australia Institute // @adamchalksitup

    Theme music: Blue Dot Sessions

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  • House prices aren't just cooked, they're deep fried

    House prices aren't just cooked, they're deep fried

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    Australia’s housing market is cooked and capping international student numbers isn’t going to fix it, says Greg Jericho.

    On this episode of Dollars & Sense, Greg and Elinor talk about the government’s new international university student caps and the latest house price data.

    Greg Jericho is Chief Economist at the Australia Institute and the Centre for Future Work and popular columnist of Grogonomics with Guardian Australia. Each week on Dollars & Sense, Greg dives into the latest economic figures to explain what they can tell us about what’s happening in the economy, how it will impact you and where things are headed.

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    Host: Greg Jericho, Chief Economist, the Australia Institute and Centre for Future Work // @GrogsGamut

    Host: Elinor Johnston-Leek, Senior Content Producer, the Australia Institute // @ElinorJ_L

    Show notes:

    Wealth and inequality in Australia by David Richardson and Frank Stilwell, the Australia Institute (August 2024)

    Theme music: Blue Dot Sessions

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  • A putrid set of numbers

    A putrid set of numbers

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    Australia’s “pathetic” growth figures show that the Reserve Bank went too hard with interest rate increases, says Greg Jericho.

    On this episode of Dollars & Sense, Greg and Elinor discuss the latest GDP growth figures, how rate increases have damaged the economy and what might come next.

    Greg Jericho is Chief Economist at the Australia Institute and the Centre for Future Work and popular columnist of Grogonomics with Guardian Australia. Each week on Dollars & Sense, Greg dives into the latest economic figures to explain what they can tell us about what’s happening in the economy, how it will impact you and where things are headed.

    australiainstitute.org.au // @theausinstitute

    Host: Greg Jericho, Chief Economist, the Australia Institute and Centre for Future Work // @GrogsGamut

    Host: Elinor Johnston-Leek, Senior Content Producer, the Australia Institute // @ElinorJ_L

    Show notes:

    ‘Now the Australian economy is on its knees, will the RBA finally start cutting interest rates?’ by Greg Jericho, Guardian Australia (September 2024)

    Public spending keeps the economy going as the private sector is hit by rate rises by Matt Grudnoff, The Australia Institute (September 2024)

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  • Middle, middle, middle class: Harris' pitch to the heartland

    Middle, middle, middle class: Harris' pitch to the heartland

    · Dollars & Sense

    Greg Jericho and Emma Shortis discuss the Harris-Walz economic agenda on this special Dollars & Sense x After America crossover episode.

    Republicans have tried to pin the Vice-President as ‘Comrade Kamala’, but are her economic policies all that radical? On this special After America and Dollars & Sense crossover, Dr Emma Shortis and Dr Greg Jericho discuss Harris’ economic agenda.

    Greg Jericho is Chief Economist at the Australia Institute and the Centre for Future Work and popular columnist of Grogonomics with Guardian Australia. Each week on Dollars & Sense, Greg dives into the latest economic figures to explain what they can tell us about what’s happening in the economy, how it will impact you and where things are headed.

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    Host: Emma Shortis, Senior Research for International & Security Affairs, the Australia Institute // @EmmaShortis

    Host: Greg Jericho, Chief Economist, the Australia Institute // @GrogsGamut

    Show notes:

    After America, the Australia Institute

    Theme music: Blue Dot Sessions

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  • Cashing in on a crisis

    Cashing in on a crisis

    · Dollars & Sense

    Super profits have driven up inflation, robbing all but the wealthiest Australians, says Greg Jericho.

    On this episode of Dollars & Sense, Greg and Elinor discuss the Greens’ ‘Robin Hood’ tax proposal, post-pandemic profits and the latest inflation data.

    Greg Jericho is Chief Economist at the Australia Institute and the Centre for Future Work and popular columnist of Grogonomics with Guardian Australia. Each week on Dollars & Sense, Greg dives into the latest economic figures to explain what they can tell us about what’s happening in the economy, how it will impact you and where things are headed.

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    Host: Greg Jericho, Chief Economist, the Australia Institute and Centre for Future Work // @GrogsGamut

    Host: Elinor Johnston-Leek, Senior Content Producer, the Australia Institute // @ElinorJ_L

    Show notes:

    ‘Unemployment is rising and Australia’s economy is weak – but don’t hit the recession alarm just yet’ by Greg Jericho, Guardian Australia (August 2024)

    A stronger PRRT cap: A fairer way to tax gas super profits by Greg Jericho, The Australia Institute

    War gains: LNG Windfall Profits 2022 by Mark Ogge, The Australia Institute (October 2022)

    Principles of a good tax: Evaluating our taxation choices by Matt Grudnoff, Greg Jericho and David Richardson, The Australia Institute (August 2021)

    Theme music: Blue Dot Sessions

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  • Pour one out for the big four banks

    Pour one out for the big four banks

    · Dollars & Sense

    Australia’s big banks are among the most profitable in the world, so forcing them to compete is essential, says Greg Jericho.

    On this episode of Dollars & Sense, Greg and Elinor get out the world’s tiniest violin for Australia’s big banks, who are finally having to compete to offer better mortgage rates, and discuss why three of the 'big four' are now offering less for term deposits.

    Greg Jericho is Chief Economist at the Australia Institute and the Centre for Future Work and popular columnist of Grogonomics with Guardian Australia. Each week on Dollars & Sense, Greg dives into the latest economic figures to explain what they can tell us about what’s happening in the economy, how it will impact you and where things are headed.

    australiainstitute.org.au // @theausinstitute

    Host: Greg Jericho, Chief Economist, the Australia Institute and Centre for Future Work // @GrogsGamut

    Host: Elinor Johnston-Leek, Senior Content Producer, the Australia Institute // @ElinorJ_L

    Theme music: Blue Dot Sessions

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  • Australians hate gambling ads, so why is the government tiptoeing around a ban?

    Australians hate gambling ads, so why is the government tiptoeing around a ban?

    · Dollars & Sense

    A tax on the digital giants could be used to support free, public-interest journalism while implementing a total ban on gambling advertising, says Matt Grudnoff.

    On this episode of Dollars & Sense, Australia Institute Senior Economist Matt Grudnoff and Elinor discuss the government’s gambling reforms and new research showing that the wealth of Australia’s richest 200 people nearly tripled over the last two decades.

    Each week on Dollars & Sense, we dive into the latest economic figures to explain what they can tell us about what’s happening in the economy, how it will impact you and where things are headed.

    australiainstitute.org.au // @theausinstitute

    Host: Matt Grudnoff, Senior Economist, the Australia Institute and Centre for Future Work // @MattGrudnoff

    Host: Elinor Johnston-Leek, Senior Content Producer, the Australia Institute // @ElinorJ_L

    Show notes:

    'Give Junk Food & Gambling Ads the Punt', The Australia Institute (2022)

    'Wealth and inequality in Australia' by David Richardson and Frank Stilwell, The Australia Institute (2024)

    Theme music: Blue Dot Sessions

    In Australia, Gambling Help Online is available on 1800 858 858. The National Debt Helpline is at 1800 007 007.

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  • Rate expectations: will Australians get a rate cut for Christmas?

    Rate expectations: will Australians get a rate cut for Christmas?

    · Dollars & Sense

    The Reserve Bank Governor may be keeping her cards close to her chest, but a slowing economy means a rate cut this year could still be on the table, says Greg Jericho.

    On this episode of Dollars & Sense, Greg and Elinor discuss the pay increase for childcare workers, what’s happening in the stock market and the decision to keep interest rates on hold.

    Greg Jericho is Chief Economist at the Australia Institute and the Centre for Future Work and popular columnist of Grogonomics with Guardian Australia. Each week on Dollars & Sense, Greg dives into the latest economic figures to explain what they can tell us about what’s happening in the economy, how it will impact you and where things are headed.

    australiainstitute.org.au // @theausinstitute

    Host: Greg Jericho, Chief Economist, the Australia Institute and Centre for Future Work // @GrogsGamut

    Host: Elinor Johnston-Leek, Senior Content Producer, the Australia Institute // @ElinorJ_L

    Theme music: Blue Dot Sessions

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