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The Money looks at Australia and the world through an economic lens. It explores how economics influences everything else.

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28:36

Surge in wealth transfers and vale Geoff Harcourt

The Money ·

2021/12/09

Australians have given away more than $1.5 trillion in the past 20 years and could be on track to hand over another $6 trillion in the coming three decades - what are the implications for inequality? Plus, Roy Green remembers economic scholar Geoff Harcourt.

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29:06

Big data and social housing to break disadvantage...

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2021/12/02

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28:37

Rising rents and the power price comparison challenge

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2021/11/25

Finding a a lower priced electricity deal might be about to get easier. Plus, a new rental affordability index further details the crippling price of rental properties across Australia for lower-income households

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29:07

Financial stress v poverty

The Money ·

2021/11/18

In a post-pandemic recovery, we might expect financial stress to lessen. But the highest level of financial stress, beyond just making ends meet, has been increasing in recent months for families with young children. The Money explores new research from the Melbourne Institute. Plus, the effects of the pandemic on financial equality - Gen Z women are falling behind. And, are tighter lending restrictions cooling Australia's housing market?Guests:Abigail Payne, Director and Ronald

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28:36

More legitimacy to crypto?

The Money ·

2021/11/11

The Commonwealth Bank will allow customers trade cryptocurrencies, including bitcoin and Ethereum via its banking app. How might the bank treat the currencies in this landmark experiment? Plus, the RBA's hunt for wage rises and the battle for manual workers.Guests:Paul Bloxham, Chief Economist, Australia, NZ & Global Commodities, HSBCGeorge Tan, Research Fellow, Charles Darwin UniversityDr Elvira Sojli, Associate Professor of Finance and Scientia Fellow Alumni, School of

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28:36

Fast chargers: how to speed up the net zero transition

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2021/11/04

Pathways to net zero in the transport, agriculture and building sectors. Plus, despite falling crime rates, imprisonment in Australia is at a historic high. Are there alternatives to prison which can reduce costs without compromising community safety?Guests:Fiona Davis, Chief Executive Officer, Farmers for Climate ActionProfessor Deo Prasad, Built Environment, UNSWJane Hunter, CEO, TritiumStephen King, Commissioner, Productivity Commission

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28:37

Philanthropy and poverty: reflections on a 135 year...

The Money ·

2021/10/28

One of Australia's oldest philanthropic foundations marks 135 years of helping people in need. What has changed in that time? Plus, will inflation increases push up interest rates? And analysis of China's 2060 carbon neutral pledge.Guests:Sarah Hunter, Sarah Hunter, BIS Oxford EconomicsJorrit Gosens, Research Fellow, Centre for Climate and Energy Policy, Crawford School of Public Policy and founder of China Energy PortalStacey Thomas CEO, The Wyatt Trust

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28:35

"Climate risk is investment risk"

The Money ·

2021/10/21

A report card of G20 countries' climate policies finds Australia is one of the least attractive green investment destinations. Hundreds of investors, who collectively manage more than US$46 trillion in assets are urging Australia to make deep emissions cuts this decade. Staying with climate, the Nationals say their support for net zero emissions will not be bought by "thirty pieces of silver", what might a net zero deal involve? Plus, last week's spending data in

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28:27

Is inflation creeping back?

The Money ·

2021/10/14

America's inflation rate has risen to 5.4 per cent, reflecting shortages and higher prices for food, energy and housing. Are there implications for Australia? How Europe's Carbon Border Adjustments will affect Australian exporters and emissions. Plus, how the Nobel economics prize winners better estimated the effects of immigration and the minimum wage.Guests:Jason Murphy, economistTennant Reed, climate, energy and environment policy analyst, The Australian Industry GroupProfessor

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28:57

Expectations of net-zero commitment, but policy lags...

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2021/10/07

With Australia under pressure to commit to net zero emissions by 2050 before COP26, how would net zero affect the economy? How important are shorter term targets, legal obligations and policies to help deliver any promised cuts? Plus, what's happened to the predicted tsunami of business insolvencies? And, lessons from the Pandora Papers — calls to name and shame tax evaders, and end loopholes in anti-money laundering laws.Most of the states are already committed to net zero by

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29:05

The Taliban economy

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2021/09/30

With tax income from lucrative trade routes and finance from countries such as China or Pakistan, how insulated are the Taliban from the western threat of sanctions and the freeze of international funds? Plus, accounting for climate change — latest research on translating climate data into financial risk.Guests:David Mansfield, independent consultant, author of A State Built on Sand: How opium undermined Afghanistan @mansfieldintincDr Tanya Fielder, accounting lecturer, University

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28:35

Underwater costs: Australia’s move to nuclear submarines

The Money ·

2021/09/23

Australia's move to acquire nuclear-powered submarines and the scrapping its $90 billion submarine program with France has had diplomatic consequences – but what can be assumed about the costs, timeframes and local involvement? Plus, shipping costs, stock delays and supply chain stresses as the pandemic continues.Guests: Dr Marcus Hellyer, Senior Analyst specialising in defence economics and military capability, Australian Strategic Policy InstituteElizabeth Jackson, Senior

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28:37

How we dipped into our super during COVID

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2021/06/17

Last year in the pandemic a lot of people withdrew their superannuation under the Early Release Scheme. For many, it was a lifeline to cover food, rent and pay down debt in case things got worse. For others, it was about replacing an ageing car, or trying to save or even start a business. And surprise, surprise, overall it's worked out worse for women than for men. Plus, cuckoo smurfing — what it is, how to spot it, how to make sure it doesn't happen to you.Guests:Shane Oliver,

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28:35

Financial intelligence trove from Operation Ironside

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2021/06/10

Could we have a travel bubble with Singapore and what are the advantages of getting it done? Plus, the economic consequences of something that affects so many of us — loneliness. And the massive financial intelligence trove gained from the Trojan Shield sting against organised crime should leave convicted criminals "broke".Guests:Nathan Lynch, Asia-Pacific Manager, Regulatory Intelligence, Thomson ReutersClaryn Kung, Research Fellow, Monash University, Centre of Health

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28:34

Disaster payments for Melbourne, and how sunshine...

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2021/06/03

COVID disaster payments for Melbourne residents who are unable to work will be part of a new national scheme available to other states if lockdowns last for more than a week. The latest blow to Victoria's economy follows GDP figures which show that Australia's economy has bounced back from the pandemic recession. Plus, the economic costs of racism and Australian researchers find that business leaders are more optimistic about their company's profit outlook when the sun is shining -

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28:21

Growing Indigenous business sector worth billions

The Money ·

2021/05/27

Meet an award winning, Aboriginal-owned construction and maintenance services business that’s part of the booming $4.8 billion Indigenous business sector. Plus, Newcastle City Council’s program to attract talented, community-minded workers. And the tough cost of Victoria’s latest lockdown.Guests: Gerard Matera, Director, building services company MarawarProfessor Michelle Evans, University of Melbourne Indigenous Business Research Group Felicia Mariani, CEO, Victoria Tourism

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28:36

Slice of heaven: All Blacks and Wallabies consider...

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2021/05/20

A stake in the famed New Zealand All Blacks is to be sold to a US private equity firm - with Rugby Australia in a dire financial situation, will private equity also offer the Wallabies a lifeline? Plus, as the International Energy Agency calls time on fossil fuel exploration and investment, and sets out the roadmap for a global energy transition, Australia fires-up plans for a gas led economic recovery.Guests:Hamish McLennan, Chair, Rugby AustraliaJohn Stensholt, business reporter,

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28:37

How much of a difference will the Budget make to...

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2021/05/13

How low will unemployment have to go before Australians get a wage rise? Analysis of Federal Budget housing measures for single parents, first home buyers and older people thinking of selling the family home. Plus, beer, Superbowl tickets and a million-dollar lottery - can incentives boost rates of vaccination in the United States?Guests:Sarah Hunter, Chief Economist, BIS Oxford EconomicsProfessor Rachel Ong ViforJ, Curtin UniversityLloyd Edge, buyer’s agent, Director of Aus

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28:36

India’s economic pain as the pandemic rages

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2021/05/06

The economic implications of India's second COVID wave. Plus, revenue is up at Netflix Australia after we binged on shows during pandemic lockdowns. Despite the boost in revenue, the streaming giant paid only $553,705 in local income tax. It’s legal but there may be tax changes on the way. And the power of quotas and why Australia needs them.Guests:Gabriela D’Souza, Senior Economist, Committee for Economic Development of AustraliaRodney Brown, UNSW Business SchoolProfessor Alison

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28:36

No more tax returns: a proposal for standard deductions

The Money ·

2021/04/29

Most Australians use a tax agent or accountant to manage their returns and sort out complex deductions – it’s a deductable cost. What if everyone was entitled to a $3000 annual standard tax deduction? Plus, an unlikely coalition of parenting, union and business groups call on the Federal Government to prioritise economic security for women in next month's budget. And the value of trust in digital retail.Guests:Michelle O’Neil, President, Australian Council of Trade UnionsSteven

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