The Economy, Stupid
Kanaal Besonderhede
The Economy, Stupid
Formerly The Money, The Economy, Stupid is your weekly guide to the world of business, economics and finance. Every Thursday, economist Peter Martin is joined by a team of sharp young thinkers for a fresh conversation about the financial stories making headlines and how they might affect you.
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Could we really become a superpower?
Some economists say Australia could become a clean-energy superpower — massively rich, world-leading. But how would we get there?
Why we don’t shop around (and why companies count on it)
How do companies keep us paying more, and can we fight back?
Superannuation: Are We Saving More Than We Need?
Most Australians die with more money than they retired with. Are we squirrelling away too much into super — and if so, who benefits?
Every revolution starts with a bubble. AI is no different
Economic bubbles inevitably burst, but often leave behind a better world. Can we hope the same for AI?
The 'weird' number running the country
Does GDP still capture the truth about Australian life?
Is corporate social responsibility dead?
From sunscreen recalls and childcare failures to tech overreach, the corporate social contract is in crisis
How COVID changed Australian jobs
After a historic shock, Australia’s jobs market rebounded. But work has changed
An Uninsurable Future
Floods, fires and spiralling premiums are pushing millions of Australians out of insurance. Can the system itself survive?
But what if the AI bubble doesn’t burst?
The Reserve Bank has paused rate cuts amid rising uncertainty, while investors pour trillions into AI — with consequences that could reshape jobs, mar...
But what if the AI bubble doesn’t burst?
The Reserve Bank has paused rate cuts amid rising uncertainty, while investors pour trillions into AI - with consequences that could reshape jobs, mar...
Why the official inflation rate feels wrong
Inflation’s jumped to 3.2% — but for many of us, it feels even higher
Australia is 'freaking amazing' - will that last?
Australia is an economic success story. But can the institutions that built it survive an uncertain world?
'Sexually transmitted tax debt'
Hidden debts, coercive control — and why the tax system can punish people most in need of help.
The great Australian wealth gap
The rich keep getting richer while millions are falling behind. What future awaits us all?
Superannuation: Are We Saving More Than We Need?
Most Australians die with more money than they retired with. Are we squirrelling away too much into super — and if so, who benefits?
Each Generation Better Off?
Every Australian generation has expected to be more prosperous, healthier and safer than the last. But the latest national wellbeing data tells a more...
Australia's 2035 Climate Target: Economic Hit or Miss?
Is the government's "responsible" approach sensible politics, or a missed economic opportunity?
When Trade Wars Hit Home
From postage costs to small business exports, new US trade barriers are disrupting daily life. How bad will it get?
The Economy is Growing - But Will You Be Better Off?
The latest economic figures show Australia's GDP climbing, but does that translate into more money in your pocket or a better life?
Can We Really Trust the Banks Again?
After the Royal Commission exposed widespread misconduct, how did the banks pull off their reputation revival - and can we really trust them?
Why Has Australia's Economic Progress Stalled?
For decades, life in Australia seemed to move in one direction - forward. But now the promise of progress feels less certain.
Who Should Pay More Tax in Australia?
Treasury has warned that Australia’s tax base is shrinking - and without reform, wage earners will carry more of the burden. So, who should pay more t...
How $1 Billion in Retirement Savings Vanished
This week on The Economy, Stupid: the biggest superannuation scandal in Australian history — and who should have stopped it.
Inflation is down, so why is uncertainty rising?
Australians are still in work, and inflation is coming down, yet economic uncertainty is far higher now that it was during the peak of COVID.
So...
The End of Cash?
If you're not carrying any hard cash on you right now, you're not alone - and that might be a problem.
This week we look at Australia’s crumblin...
What's With Trump and Tariffs?
In 2017, Donald Trump reportedly scrawled “trade is bad” in the margins of a speech — a blunt rejection of economic orthodoxy that has transformed glo...
A divided RBA
This week the Reserve Bank kept interest rates on hold, that was a shock for the industry, but the most surprising thing? For the first time, they tol...
Won't Somebody Think of the Millionaires?
What if you could earn over $1 million and pay nothing in tax? Turns out some Australians already do. Is it time to rethink the rules?
How To Fix Tax?
If you could fix the tax system, how would you do it? The Treasurer is looking for ideas, and on Radio National's The Economy, Stupid, we have them. <...
Can We Build It? Embracing Abundance
Treasurer Jim Chalmers thinks Ezra Klein's book, Abundance, is a ripper. Building things directly and sweeping away red tape could soon be part of a p...
Productivity, Climate and a Room Full of Ideas
From Hawke’s 1983 economic summit to Rudd’s 2020 vision, big gatherings have sometimes sparked big reforms. Now Anthony Albanese wants to try again -...
Wages are up, GDP growth is down, what’s going on
This week we heard GDP growth has dropped, yet we’ve just given ourselves a pay rise. Does it really matter if the economy isn’t growing as much as w...
How to spot the tricks suppliers use to stop us getting a better deal
This week, the chair of the Australian Energy Regulator, Claire Savage, advised us to “shop around” for a better deal as energy prices are set to rise...
Rates are falling. Inflation is steady. So what now?
The Reserve Bank has cut interest rates. Inflation is under control, unemployment is low, and the forecasts say ‘steady as she goes.’
What do w...
Is monopsony worse than monopoly?
Welcome to the world of monopsony - where sellers, not buyers, get the raw deal.
So, how does this impact me as a consumer?
Then, the link...
Reform ready: What Albanese could do now
With a strong second-term mandate, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has a rare chance to drive real change. From tax to housing to climate policy, the...
Inflation is down so why do we keep going on about the price of eggs?
Australia’s inflation rate is now firmly in the RBA’s target band, but groceries, rent, and daily essentials still feel painfully expensive. Why is th...
What exactly is a recession?
It's more than job losses. It's dreams deferred and careers that never get off the ground. Why do the scars last a lifetime?
Then, why does the...
TikTok vs Louis Vuitton: How China's revenge tariffs are crashing the luxury market
What do luxury handbags and kids’ colouring books have in common? They're both caught up in the latest economic crossfire. Then, we unpack the economi...
Has Trump put my financial future at risk?
Super falling. Mortgage stress rising. Retirement plans, once solid, now blurred by uncertainty. There is an anxiety currently shaking Australian fina...