Follow The Money

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Interest Rates Oct 21, 2016

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Interest rates may be one of the most discussed and least understood area of economics in Australia. Our Chief Economist and Senior Economist discuss the whats and whys of Reserve Bank policy and how interest rates really effect people and the broader economy. Contributors: Richard Denniss - @RDNS_TAI Matt Grudnoff - @MattGrudnoff Ebony Bennett - @ebony_bennett.

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No New Coal Mines Sep 29, 2016

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Can Australia live without coal? Episode 7 of Follow the Money looks at the economics of coal and how a moratorium on new mines would help stop the boom and inevitable bust cycle, and instead create a smooth transition to a low carbon future.

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The Pea & Thimble Trick May 03, 2016

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In episode 6, we tackle the perennial favourite of politicians in an election year - income tax cuts. Do personal income tax cuts really lead to economic growth and job creation? Does more money in the wallet increase incentives and make people work harder? We put those claims to the test.

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Cui Bono Apr 11, 2016

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The Australia Institute's podcast series, Follow the Money, this week takes on Company Tax. What is it? How much does it raise? Who pays it? Who is saying that we should cut it, and 'cui bono' - who benefits? Contributors:

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Econobabble Mar 18, 2016

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Episode four of Follow The Money is a special edition - In conversation with Richard Denniss about the subject and title of his new book: Econobabble. So what is econobabble? Ebony Bennett talks to Richard Denniss about why we shouldn't be afraid of upsetting 'the markets' and how you can call commentators on their bullsh*t.

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Double Negative Mar 03, 2016

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Episode three of The Australia Institute's exciting new podcast series Follow The Money looks at Negative Gearing. You can subscribe to Follow The Money on iTunes. Contributors:

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Super Duper Feb 19, 2016

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The second episode of The Australia Institute's exciting new podcast series Follow The Money looks at Australia's superannuation system. You can subscribe to Follow The Money on iTunes. Contributors:

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Mining Boom-tish Jan 27, 2016

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The first episode of The Australia Institute's exciting new podcast series Follow The Money looks at the economics behind Australia's mining boom. You can subscribe to Follow The Money on iTunes. Contributors:

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