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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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29:05

The global race to the moon is on again

The Money ·

2024/08/15

During RN's Science Week we focus on the business of space and the new global race to put people on the Moon. The space economy is predicted to be worth $US1.8 trillion in ten years time and one of the first steps is the construction of a Lunar Gateway, serving as a pathway to Mars.So what are the likely benefits for us on earth from this re-energised space race? Peggy Hollinger, Space Industry Editor for the Financial TimesProfessor Anna Moore, Director of the ANU's Institute for

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29:00

The Olympics are amazing, but what do they cost?

The Money ·

2024/08/08

The Paris Olympics were designed to be 'infrastructure light' to avoid outlandish construction costs, yet the overspend is estimated at $US1 billion. Since the 2016 Rio Olympics' budget overrun by 352 per cent, many cities withdrew their bids in the face of strong public opposition. So should Olympic Games be held in one permanent location every four years? And how are plans for Brisbane's 2032 Olympic Games progressing? Andrew Zimbalist, Professor of Economics at Smith College,

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29:01

Do CEOs deserve their huge salaries?

The Money ·

2024/08/01

How have CEO bonuses reached such stratospheric levels? What do chief executives have to do to get them and how does getting them influence how they run the business?Researchers have found that CEO bonuses can lead to some sneaky corporate behaviour. And the incentives often don’t align the interests of the boss and the shareholders.Anna Bedford, Associate Professor at UTSGeoff Martin, Professor of Strategy at Melbourne Business SchoolDr Rebecca Bachmann, Lecturer, Department of

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28:54

What have we learned from Crowdstrike's billion...

The Money ·

2024/07/25

What does the Crowdstrike outage have to teach us about risk management and relying on cyber?

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28:59

Our love affair with shopping malls

The Money ·

2024/07/18

Shopping malls are very big business globally and Australia's no different, with the twelve largest centres earning over $1 billion annually. Initially designed in the 1960s to accommodate hundreds of cars, targeting the suburban housewife, today they come in all sizes - from the big guns, to mini guns - and are much more responsive to diverse cultural needs, changing consumer trends, and the latest in entertainment.

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29:01

Indigenous business and housing ownership is on the up

The Money ·

2024/07/11

Indigenous business and home ownership is on an upward trajectory. The role played by Indigenous owned and operated businesses in Australia's economy has expanded, contributing over $16 billion to the economy, and over $4.2 billion in wages. And Indigenous Business Australia has helped tens of thousands purchase their own home. No mean feat during this cost of living crisis.Laura Thompson, Co-Founder, Clothing the GapMichelle Evans, Director of the Dilin Duwa Centre for Indigenous

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28:58

How do people plan to use extra money from Stage III...

The Money ·

2024/07/04

This week, everyone who's got a job will have more money in their pocket, thanks to the introduction of the Stage III tax cuts? So how do people plan to use the extra money? And is it good policy? In addition, hundreds of tariffs on imports will also be cut, a decision that economists love and applaud. GuestsKristen Sobeck, Research Fellow, Tax and Transfer Policy Institute, ANUMatthew Bowen, Head of Consumer and Market Insights, ING Bank AustraliaAlex Robson, Deputy Chair,

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28:57

Immigration: Costs and benefits

The Money ·

2024/06/27

If we reduce the number of immigrants will that reduce pressure on infrastructure and the cost of housing? The short answer is yes, but it will cost us in other ways. So how should we choose our skilled immigrants and help them make the biggest contribution? GuestsDiana Mousina: Deputy Chief Economist, AMP.Brendan Coates: Economic Policy Program Director, Grattan institute. Cassandra Windsor: Chief Economist, CEDA ( Committee for Economic Development of Australia)Tim Harrison:

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29:02

High-tech laundering - how crims use technology to...

The Money ·

2024/06/20

Making bucket loads of money from crime is one thing but what do you then do with it all? Investigative journalist Geoff White explains how big time crims are making their dirty money clean. Guest: Geoff White, author of Rinsed: From Cartels to Crypto, How the Tech Industry Washes Money for the World’s Deadliest Crooks.

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29:00

The coffee paradox

The Money ·

2024/06/13

Coffee prices have climbed on commodity markets but not so much in cafes. Why is that?

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28:48

Low or No Alcohol: The Economics of Moderation

The Money ·

2024/06/06

People are drinking less alcohol, especially Millennials and Gen Z. And the drinks industry has noticed.Low-alc and no-alc drinks make up a tiny fraction of the market. But it’s growing at 7 percent a year. And, as more of us either moderate our drinking or stop altogether, the future for these drinks look bright.But the way they’re advertised, marketed and packaged makes them look very like alcoholic drinks and there’s some concern they may act as a gateway to alcohol.Guests:Simon

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29:05

The TikTok Economy

The Money ·

2024/05/30

TikTok, the phone app that sends a stream of viral videos to every user, is in trouble in the United States. The company must either change its Chinese ownership, or leave the American market.In response, TikTok is underlining its economic contribution, in Australia and elsewhere. So how much difference does it make?Guests:Dr Joanne Gray, Lecturer in Digital Cultures, University of SydneyAriana Hendry, Co-founder, BeysisKristian Kolding, Head of Consulting, Oxford Economics

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28:45

Diamond Disruption: Lab Grown vs Mined, which gem...

The Money ·

2024/05/23

As they say a “diamond is forever”. But does it matter if that diamond is grown in a lab or mined from the Earth? Especially if they both are chemically, physically, and optically identical.And given that cost of living pressures are colliding with consumers’ desire to not compromise on size or quality, more and more Australians can see the logic behind lab grown gems. In America, lab-grown may have peaked.Guests:Cormac Kinney, Founder & CEO, Diamond StandardPaul Zimnisky,

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28:55

Marking the Treasurer’s work: Three leading...

The Money ·

2024/05/16

This year’s Budget tries to do several things at once. In the short term it offers cost-of-living relief but tries not to contribute to inflation. In the longer term it departs from decades of economic orthodoxy by picking industries to invest in. Specifically, green hydrogen and critical minerals. But will it work? And how responsible is it? Three of the country’s leading economists offer their views.Guests:Shane Oliver, Chief Economist, AMPRichard Holden, Professor of

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29:07

The Sleepless Economy: The High Costs of Losing Shut Eye

The Money ·

2024/05/09

Australians have a sleeping problem. The most conservative estimates show one in 10 have a sleep disorder, which is having an impact on their safety, wellbeing and productivity.This ends up costing almost a $1 billion a week. And that’s not all. The total cost of inadequate sleep is thought to be as high as $75 billion a year.We’re not alone either. International research shows places like the US, the UK and Europe are facing similar problems, with similar costs.Guests:Shanthakumar

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29:06

Global Growth: The Benefits vs The Consequences

The Money ·

2024/05/02

You don’t need to be paying too much attention to be aware that economic growth matters.Growth is central to economics. And growth of the last 60 years has delivered. We’ve seen a rise in prosperity, and developments in health and education.But the pursuit of growth has also had consequences.In his new book Growth: A Reckoning, Daniel Susskind explores the tension between the positives and negatives created by the pursuit of growth.Guest:Daniel Susskind, Research Professor in

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29:07

All By Myself: The Economics of Loneliness.

The Money ·

2024/04/25

Research shows loneliness costs the Australian economy $2.7 billion per year or $1565 per person.The World Health Organisation has also declared loneliness to be a global health concern. And it’s estimated loneliness has an equivalent health impact on the body to smoking 15 cigarettes a day.Before the pandemic older Australians were found to be the loneliest in the nation. But now the data now shows this has shifted and younger Australians are the feeling the effects of being alone

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29:06

Hackenomics

The Money ·

2024/04/18

The growth of cyber-crime is considered to be the biggest challenge facing Australian businesses.Collectively cyber-attacks cost the economy $42 billion dollars last year, with ransomware the most disruptive type of hack, costing $3 billion.So what is the government doing? And what can organisations do, both to lower their risk of attack, and if the hackers succeed in accessing their systems?GuestsNick Espinosa, Chief Security Fanatic, Security FanaticsDr Jay Jeong, Senior Research

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29:06

Puffed out: The Costs of Vaping

The Money ·

2024/04/11

New research suggests that the increase in vaping across Australia will cost the health system an extra $180 million each year and that’s a conservative figure.Vaping has been framed as a way to stop smoking tobacco, however it can also be a gateway to taking it up. It’s estimated that 13 per cent of people who vape transition to cigarettes.The Australian government has called vapes a public health menace and introduced restrictive anti-vaping policies. But are these policies

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29:07

The Economics of Daylight Saving: It’s All In The Timing

The Money ·

2024/04/04

Twice a year most Australians are made to deliberately mess with our body clocks. When we go into daylight saving and when we come out.Many of us love the longer summer evenings. What we don’t love is the sleep adjustment that makes us feel tired, fuzzy and out of sorts.There are plenty of arguments about whether daylight saving is a good or bad thing.So in this episode we look at the costs and benefits and whether it’s time to rethink the concept.Guests:Dr Thomas Sigler, Associate

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