Marking the Treasurer’s work: Three leading economists discuss the federal budget.
The Economy, Stupid
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Evaluating Government Budget and Economic Productivity
This chapter explores the government's budget impact on productivity through discussions on training universities, tax systems, industrial relations, and education. Economists analyze financial sector issues, critiquing over-financialization and short-term business focus, while questioning the sustainability of budget investments. The debate extends to concerns about fiscal neutrality, implications of budgetary measures on cost of living, and challenges faced by youth in the current economic landscape.
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