‘More affordable housing’ actually makes a large cohort of voters very angry
Actual solutions would involve negotiating with state and local government to change the policy settings and overcome NIMBY opposition.
Economics Commentaries
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The $5b move that could smash house prices
The housing policy promises from the major parties both offer assistance for housing supply, but they also boost demand in ways that are not well-targeted.
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The only thing America liberated itself from was prosperity
For a policy that is being promoted as good for US businesses, it sure seems like the markets don’t believe it will work quite the way Trump seems to think.
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Old pastime of redistribution, regulation, reckless spending returns
If you’re wondering why this election campaign does not have a clear frontrunner, the lack of convincing economic policies may be the reason.
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The tax cut that will only buy you a coffee
The Labor government appears to have chosen a cut confined to the lowest rate so that it could stick to its “tax cut for everyone” slogan.
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Here’s why forcing workers back to the office won’t have the desired effect
Working from home is sneakily becoming one of the biggest emerging fault-lines in our society. Scarcely a week goes by …
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Indexation would end the stealth tax of bracket creep
In Australia, bracket creep has become a silent but significant burden on taxpayers, eroding real take-home pay and fuelling the growth of government revenue without explicit consent.
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Time to do away with this insidious tax hurting us all
Bracket creep is caused by the inflation and its interaction with our progressive tax system.
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Are we prepared for the next pandemic?
Australia has taken steps to prepare for avian flu. But preparedness isn’t a one-time event. Are we doing enough? Or will we once again find ourselves reacting too late?
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Amid all the hype about DOGE, we should be watching closely
We should all be very watchful, given what governments would get up to with our money if the lights go out. However, many fans are going too far.