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The pandemic pumped up productivity. Then the bubble burst

The pandemic pumped up productivity. Then the bubble burst

Here’s how we’re tracking now, and why putting in more work isn’t the answer.

  • by Millie Muroi

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US and China’s mounting debts could hurt us all
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IMF

US and China’s mounting debts could hurt us all

Rising government debt and deficits in the world’s two largest economies could have spillover effects on the rest of the global economy.

  • by Stephen Bartholomeusz
‘New Competition’? It’s protectionism with an industry policy veneer
Opinion
Trade

‘New Competition’? It’s protectionism with an industry policy veneer

Australia is about to join the protectionist wave sweeping through major economies with its “Future Made in Australia” scheme. History suggests we shouldn’t.

  • by Stephen Bartholomeusz
Unpaid internships are one thing, but paying to work? That’s absurd
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University

Unpaid internships are one thing, but paying to work? That’s absurd

The most recent school term has been educational for me and exhausting for my flatmate … and not because we have kids.

  • by Millie Muroi
A comfortable retirement? Not on these numbers

A comfortable retirement? Not on these numbers

As a recent retiree, I finally have more free time on my hands. I confess, I use a chunk of that free time wondering how long I can afford to enjoy all that free time.

  • by Paul McShane
Coping with higher prices on smaller portions and chicken nuggets

Coping with higher prices on smaller portions and chicken nuggets

The past few years have been tough financially for many of us, and it’s potentially changing our eating habits.

  • by Rachel Clun
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Why the crackdown on ‘killer’ deals is no silver bullet

Why the crackdown on ‘killer’ deals is no silver bullet

Changes aimed at stopping oligopolies becoming more entrenched through mergers make sense. Just don’t hold your breath for lower prices as a result.

  • by Clancy Yeates
China has spooked the West in the war that may never end
Opinion
Trade wars

China has spooked the West in the war that may never end

The West is splashing out hundreds of billions of dollars to maintain its edge in the fight over the world’s most critical technology. But China is playing the long game.

  • by Stephen Bartholomeusz
Costly childcare’s a slippery slope. So why haven’t we learnt?
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Childcare

Costly childcare’s a slippery slope. So why haven’t we learnt?

The faults in Australia’s childcare model have been obvious for years. It’s time for a sweeping overhaul.

  • by Matt Wade
As much as I’d love it, free public transport is a bad idea

As much as I’d love it, free public transport is a bad idea

Public transport should never be a money train. But asking for a full fare-free system would be driving a hard bargain.

  • by Millie Muroi
The Chinese giants that have set off alarm bells in the US

The Chinese giants that have set off alarm bells in the US

A flood of small packages driven by companies like Shein and Temu is causing Washington big headaches.

  • by Stephen Bartholomeusz