Stephen Koukoulas

Stephen Koukoulas, Managing Director of Market Economics and a former economic advisor, joins Sean Aylmer to dissect the recent budget, which offers modest tax cuts but lacks substantial reforms. They discuss its implications on healthcare funding and budget deficits, suggesting the latter may be manageable compared to other countries. The conversation shifts to how government budgets have become less impactful and the need for engaging economic communication. As elections approach, they analyze voter reactions to the government's cautious fiscal strategies.