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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.

Since it was floated in 1983, the Australian dollar tends to move up or down in ways that limit inflation pressure and ...

How little Oz rolls with the economic punches

How has poor little Oz managed to keep our economy growing continuously for 25 years while, in the same period, other economies have suffered a recession or even two? We've had good insurance policies.

Most economists never doubt that a growing economy is what keeps us happy.

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.