Trumpets of Protectionism
How trade barriers herald a downturn for the Australian economy By Anthony Sims Recent movements in global markets would have even the most amateur of investors concerned. As one example,…
Cash Rate Not Cutting the Mustard
Remedying Australia’s Ailing Housing Market By Anthony Sims Australian homes are, relative to the rest of the world, objectively unaffordable – not just for students, but for workers and families…
Changes to HECS indexation set to wipe billions in student debt
By Abbey Wheeler In good news for tertiary students, legislation has recently passed which changes the way student loans are indexed. HECS (Higher Education Contribution Scheme) loans are interest-free, however,…
Olympia vs Overheads: Do bonanza events justify themselves?
In terms of the economy, environment, host city, and cultural impact, do the Olympics really stack up?
In defence of Argentina’s economic reforms
A century ago, Argentina was one of the richest countries in the world. In fact, it was widely seen to be a future economic superpower on par with the United…
Side Hustle
Despite the number of brick-and-mortar stores declining, small businesses are very much alive and well in this country- they just have a new name, the side hustle.
Amid price falls and project collapses, what is wrong with crypto?
As the price of Bitcoin fell to an eighteen-month low and Ether lost nearly half its value within a month, the Australian Financial Review declared on Friday that “cryptocurrencies could…
The reasons behind record high fuel prices
There are a couple of reasons for this surge in fuel prices, and this issue alone creates many others, as will be discussed.
The real estate market that sells houses in 48 hours
Finance sub-editor, Brando Arimborgo explains the surge in real estate prices and the house market boom.
Sustainability and Convenience: E-Scooters at UWA
Micromobility may be the way forward.