

Is the Reserve Bank doing a good enough job?
Sep 12, 2024
John Simon, former Head of Economic Research at the Reserve Bank and now an Adjunct Professor at Macquarie University, shares insights on the Reserve Bank's performance amid rising interest rates. He discusses the ongoing tensions between the government and the RBA, the challenges in assessing its effectiveness beyond inflation rates, and the importance of transparency in economic forecasting. Additionally, he reflects on the role of trust in expert advice and the need for improved governance. The conversation also touches on evolving trends in financial literacy and children's pocket money.
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Intro
00:00 • 1min
Evaluating the Reserve Bank's Performance Beyond Inflation Rates
01:29 • 2min
Navigating Transparency in Economic Forecasting
03:10 • 7min
Trust and Governance in Expert Advice
10:32 • 3min
Navigating Australia's Economic Reforms
13:35 • 10min
The Evolution of Pocket Money
23:18 • 4min
The Evolution of Financial Literacy Across Generations
26:58 • 2min