Why some jobs are more satisfying than others
How about we take a short break from worrying about the new job Donald Trump has lined up for himself and think about our own jobs.
-
Ross Gittins
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.
An economy without growth is far from our biggest worry
If you think the possible ascension of Donald Trump is our one big worry you haven't been paying attention. Some climate scientists are worried sick over the possibility that climate change may be passing the point of no return while we procrastinate over trying to control it.
Turnbull government is close to being morally bankrupt
Did you know our social security system is so open to rorting that it's possible for some people to get more from benefits than they'd earn if they took a job? And we wonder why we have problem with debt and deficit.
We shouldn't turn our backs on the world economy
Remember globalisation? It was big news some years back. Now, however, the leaders of the global economy worry that public opinion is turning against it, pressuring governments to reverse it.
Super tax reforms offer triumph for Turnbull
Everyone wants to know what achievements Malcolm Turnbull can point to after his first year as Prime Minister. Well, I can think of something: his reform of the tax breaks on superannuation – provided he gets it through without major watering down.
'Taxed-nots': Treasurer's attack on the old
There are not quite so many lazy loafers as the Treasurer would have you believe. The people who really clean up are the retired.
Politicians sidestep the benefits of public debt
What kind of Australia do we want our children and grandchildren to inherit? One with rundown and inadequate public facilities? If we continue letting our politicians demonise public debt, that's the world we'll be leaving for our descendants.
Big business has had it tough for too long. Just ask them
I have disturbing news. The big business people of Australia are feeling quite upset about the recent federal election.
The difference between Australia and China
Sorry if I sound wide-eyed, but I was mightily impressed when I visited China as a guest of the Australia-China Relations Institute. Those guys are going places.
Turnbull must switch to a budget for all
The plain fact is that the mainstream politicians have forfeited our trust and lost our respect.
Search pagination