The Economy, Stupid

Psychology behind drip pricing, concerns over shifts in Ireland's economic data, impact of multinational companies on Ireland's economy, and the potential exclusion of Ireland's data from Eurozone indicators.

Exploring the challenges and opportunities of transitioning to green energy in Australia, including the slow construction of necessary infrastructure, lack of community consultation and their impact on farming practices, developing transmission infrastructure for the green energy transition, the decreasing cost of battery technology, and the need for skilled professionals and improved coordination for the clean energy transition.

Exploring the impacts of an aging population and rising demand for care services. Challenges of workforce participation, secure and well-paid jobs, and technology's role. The transformative power of the digital revolution, investment in infrastructure, and tax reform. The purpose and shortcomings of Intergenerational Reports. The principles and constraints of Islamic banking in Australia.

The podcast explores the softening job market, the reasons why people prefer tax agents over online filing, and the lack of trust in economists. It also discusses the importance of teaching economics and the lack of diversity in the profession. The speakers emphasize the need for reflexivity and alternative perspectives in economics.

The podcast discusses the rise of debt collection and late invoice payments as a potential warning sign for certain industries. It also explores the tensions between employers and workers regarding working from home. In addition, the podcast uncovers the hidden costs of online shopping returns and the challenges they pose for retailers.

Exploring the impact of transitioning to higher mortgage costs in Australia. The trade row with the EU and its effect on Australian food producers. The favoritism of financial news reporting towards the rich and its contribution to inequality.

Taylor Swift is on track to make $US 1 billion from her world tour. Here’s how she (and other superstars) make so much.

Why Michele Bullock, the next Governor of the Reserve Bank is ‘more than just a seasoned econocrat’.How do the French and Australian pensions compare and why are the French so passionate about theirs.The board which advises government on the tax system is certainly made up of experts in their field but is their collective thinking too narrow and are their backgrounds too similar?

Have repeated interest rate rises succeeded in slowing inflation and the economy? Debanking and the push back against financial abusers. Adding teeth to inadequate money laundering laws.

As the number of students attending university has grown so has their debt and while the HECS / HELP system has worked well in the past - does it now need reform?