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We are reliving the 1930s, according to author Viktor Shvets. Is there a peaceful way out?
Is bracket creep saving us from ourselves?
11/06/2026 | 29 mins.
If Australian taxpayers were given the choice, would we be willing to pay for the services we need?
Australia is in a 'vibecession' - is a recession next?
04/06/2026 | 29 mins.
The latest economic figures suggest we're not in a recession. But new ABS data shows our overall life satisfaction is in decline. So which numbers should we trust?
Australia's $200 billion budget secret
28/05/2026 | 29 mins.
For decades, governments have spent billions in hidden tax concessions that largely favour the ultra-wealthy. How did they get there?
Formerly The Money, The Economy, Stupid is your weekly guide to the world of business, economics and finance. Every Thursday, economist Peter Martin is joined by a team of sharp young thinkers for a fresh conversation about the financial stories making headlines and how they might affect you.
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