Follow The Money
The Australia Institute
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May 3, 2016 • 12min
The Pea & Thimble Trick
In episode 6, we tackle the perennial favourite of politicians in an election year - income tax cuts. Do personal income tax cuts really lead to economic growth and job creation? Does more money in the wallet increase incentives and make people work harder? We put those claims to the test. Support Follow the Money: https://nb.australiainstitute.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 11, 2016 • 11min
Cui Bono
The Australia Institute's podcast series, Follow the Money, this week takes on Company Tax. What is it? How much does it raise? Who pays it? Who is saying that we should cut it, and 'cui bono' - who benefits? Contributors:Support Follow the Money: https://nb.australiainstitute.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 18, 2016 • 12min
Econobabble
Episode four of Follow The Money is a special edition - In conversation with Richard Denniss about the subject and title of his new book: Econobabble. So what is econobabble? Ebony Bennett talks to Richard Denniss about why we shouldn't be afraid of upsetting 'the markets' and how you can call commentators on their bullsh*t. Support Follow the Money: https://nb.australiainstitute.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 3, 2016 • 10min
Double Negative
Episode three of The Australia Institute's exciting new podcast series Follow The Money looks at Negative Gearing. You can subscribe to Follow The Money on iTunes. Contributors:Support Follow the Money: https://nb.australiainstitute.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 19, 2016 • 10min
Super Duper
The second episode of The Australia Institute's exciting new podcast series Follow The Money looks at Australia's superannuation system. You can subscribe to Follow The Money on iTunes. Contributors:Support Follow the Money: https://nb.australiainstitute.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 27, 2016 • 13min
Mining Boom-tish
The first episode of The Australia Institute's exciting new podcast series Follow The Money looks at the economics behind Australia's mining boom. You can subscribe to Follow The Money on iTunes. Contributors:Support Follow the Money: https://nb.australiainstitute.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
