Health
Are you a supervillain?
Would you choose cheaper medicines today, or incentives for innovation that could save millions of lives in the future?
Justin Pyvis
Justin has a PhD in Economics and over 20 years of experience in applied economic, policy and investment analysis with the WA Treasury and AECOM in Perth, and Aletheia Capital in Hong Kong.
Hot Takes
Super Rugby's travel tax
If rugby union is to grow in Australia then the playing field needs to be levelled.
Hot Takes
Here come the "deals"
This isn't a trade war—it's a war on trade.
Hot Takes
How a Spanish blackout matters for Australia
Lessons about grid stability from Iberia's 14 hours without power.
Hot Takes
How big should Australia's cities be?
Ken Henry's answer to that question actually explains a lot.
Hot Takes
Ten thoughts on the federal election results
Labor rides its luck, the Liberals fade, while the Teals are here to stay.
Deep Dives
Who are the Teals?
The Teals promise fresh voices in Canberra and may hold the balance of power in the next government. But what's really on their agenda?
Hot Takes
Does Canada's election have implications for Australia?
Peter Dutton needs a miracle.
Deep Dives
The best case for Trump's tariffs
A tug-of-war between tariff hard-liners and pro-trade advisors leaves jittery markets waiting on Trump's next make-or-break reversal.
Elections
Peter Dutton, Tradie shortage, Donald-25 mind virus, and Economists against tariffs
No doubt many of you are still enjoying a long Easter/ANZAC Day break, but for those of you pining for some economic news, here are a few bits of interest that caught my eye this week—starting with my comprehensive essay on Peter Dutton. Peter Dutton is a man
Deep Dives
The man without a plan
Peter Dutton's constant backflips reveal a politician adrift, lacking both vision and the resolve to differentiate himself from Anthony Albanese.
Housing
Housing policy, Albo's record, Election flop, Why pollies don't reform
This is the first of what I intend to become a regular Oz Econ Pulse, a free roundup of the economic, political, and social trends that impact Australia. Normally I'd send it out on a Friday or Saturday but with the Easter break this is a short week,