• Economics

Was the government’s fight with Facebook worth having?
Simon CowanFebruary 27, 2021Canberra Times

The government has claimed victory over Facebook, but it is not at all clear that...

Last tango in Melbourne
Steven SchwartzFebruary 26, 2021IDEAS@THECENTRE

As Covid-19 trudges through endless revisions of rules and regulations, Australia’s response to the virus...

The problem is whether the legitimate economic concerns of the public can - or should - manifest in monetary policy.
RBA must explain itself
Peter TulipFebruary 26, 2021IDEAS@THECENTRE

The RBA should be required to explain its decisions. This would make mistakes in monetary...

GameStop reveals anomalies
Zachary LaniganFebruary 26, 2021IDEAS@THECENTRE

Robinhood, the platform built upon democratising investment, has become an illustrative example of an intrinsic...

Endless fiscal stimulus can’t be the new normal
Robert CarlingFebruary 18, 2021Financial Review

Governments everywhere are being urged to take advantage of near-zero interest rates, throw caution to...

RBA’s lack of interest
Peter TulipFebruary 12, 2021IDEAS@THECENTRE

At last Friday’s Parliamentary hearing, the RBA’s performance was disappointing. It appeared reluctant to consider...

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