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Ross Gittins is economics editor of the SMH and an economic columnist for The Age. His books include Gittins' Guide to Economics, Gittinomics and The Happy Economist.
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Ross Gittins Cuts to spending should not target the poor.
Ross Gittins Economists are meant to be too hard-headed to believe in the existence of a magic bullet.
Ross Gittins The Turnbull government hasn't done enough to secure future 'jobs and growth'.
Ross Gittins The digital age may have permanently shifted the balance against workers.
Ross Gittins Scott Morrison performed a Wayne Swan sleight-of-hand in this budget.
Ross Gittins When politicians announce a tax cut to be delivered after they've been re-elected, there are no prizes for guessing it's an electoral bribe.
Ross Gittins Every non-plan plan needs glossy and impressive packaging.
Ross Gittins As you may have heard Scott Morrison mention a time or two this week, this isn't an ordinary budget.
Ross Gittins You get the feeling this budget was pulled together with the use of a checklist.
Ross Gittins Expect plenty of crying poor and other nonsense in the budget.
Ross Gittins A lot of people are convinced it's just going to get worse and worse for workers in coming years.
Ross Gittins Maybe, just maybe, economic theory is not contested because it suits the rich and powerful.
Ross Gittins In one part of our lives or another, we have a problem with self-control.
Ross Gittins Religion sits at the heart of modern structures, even if most don't know it.
Ross Gittins There's a reason sensible people dress up for a job interview – or wear a suit in court.
Ross Gittins Whether it's a week early or not, it looks a safe bet that this year's budget will do little more than keep the wheels of government turning for another 12 months.
Ross Gittins We've been talking about this for years, but now it's actually happening.
Ross Gittins Many people have been left with red faces. Let's hope they all learn their lesson.
Ross Gittins So, the shock, horror economic news of the week was something good.
Ross Gittins The proposed changes in voting arrangements for the Senate, which Malcolm Turnbull is pushing through parliament with as little scrutiny as possible, will make life for lobbyists easier.
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