Michael Brennan

Greg Kaplan, an esteemed economist and chairman of e61, joins Michael Brennan, CEO of e61 and former chair of Australia’s Productivity Commission, to discuss Australia's productivity stagnation. They delve into productivity challenges within the construction sector and critique GDP as a welfare measure. The duo emphasizes the need for reform in sectors like healthcare and education to fuel innovation. They also explore the gaps in productivity across industries, the significance of economic reforms during the '80s and '90s, and the future implications of embracing AI in Australia.