I’VE SPENT most of my life in the world of economics, but “boomcession” is a new word to me. It came about as a new phrase from US economics writer Matt Stoller, who set out to explain what is happening in US financial circles. As its name implies, the US economy is a combination of […]

I HAVE been reading with great interest the views and experiences of noted British economist Charles Goodhart, who turns 90 this year. Emeritus professor at the London School of Economics, Goodhart was once a senior official at the Bank of England. His view is that the next 30 to 40 years are going to be […]

NEW battle lines are being drawn for the next Federal Election, which is due by 20 May, 2028. Many of us might be thinking that 20 months is too early to offer policies for scrutiny, but the Government seems to be desperate to change direction away from its present economic malaise. Surprisingly they have chosen […]