It’s chaos out there.
On this episode of Dollars & Sense, Greg and Elinor discuss Trump’s tariff turmoil, the dodgy numbers doing the rounds in the election campaign, and the Coalition’s big fund boondoggle.
This discussion was recorded on Thursday 10 April 2025 and things may have changed since recording.
Follow all the action from the federal election on our new politics live blog, Australia Institute Live with Amy Remeikis.
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:
‘Trump’s tariffs could push Australia into recession town. So why is the RBA waiting until May to meet?’ by Greg Jericho, Guardian Australia (April 2025)
‘The Liberal Party’s proposed funds are just boondoggles of budgetary make believe’ by Matt Grudnoff and Greg Jericho, the Australia Institute (April 2025)
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