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Written by Richard Holden, Professor of Economics and PLuS Alliance Fellow, UNSW

Vital Signs is a weekly economic wrap from UNSW economics professor and Harvard PhD Richard Holden (@profholden). Vital Signs aims to contextualise weekly economic events and cut through the noise of the data affecting global economies.

This week: hourly earnings and consumer in the United States; and job ads, cost of living and balance of trade in...

Streamlining Success: How Lean Portfolio Management Boosts Efficiency
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The budget is full of good news, but good news isn’t the same as good management
This year’s budget has “something for everyone”, with very little in the way of cuts and no new taxes.It&rs…
The budget couldn’t include every ‘good idea’ but not boosting JobSeeker and the Youth Allowance were obvious misses
Victoria Labadie/ShutterstockThe government says the budget will help people doing it tough. But it has also opted not to inc…
Precision in Every Turn: Examining High-Speed Coil-Winding Machines
In the world of manufacturing, especially within industries like electronics, automotive, and renewable energy, the demand …
Unlock Your Potential: A Deep Dive into the Benefits of Sports Training Gear
Every detail matters in the pursuit of athletic excellence. Athletes constantly seek ways to maximize their potential, from…

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana
A Privileged Insight into the Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana Situated in the traditional village of Pererenan near Canggu, Villa Sabana is peacefully secluded in a semi-rural setting where…

Perth Shines Brightly as Property Hotspot Amid Western Australia's Economic Boom
Perth's property market is riding an unprecedented wave, fueled by robust economic growth, surging population numbers, and an exceptionally tight rental market across Western Australia. As industry experts and market…

Ten ways to boost employee satisfaction and business success
In the quest for business success, leaders often focus on numbers, strategies, and market trends. While these elements are crucial, overlooking the backbone of your business—your employees—can be a grave…
Daylight saving is not something for economists to lose sleep over
Waking an hour earlier on Monday won't make you much more dangerous.ShutterstockHave you ever noticed that casinos don’t have clocks or windows? That’s partly to encourage customers to lose track…
From where we work to what we spend, the ABS knows more about us than ever before: here’s what’s changing
How much were prices rising in January when Shadow Treasurer Angus Taylor said inflation was “rampant”?The prices that give us a good steer on inflation were falling, by 0.4%.That’s the…

Software Sets the Pace for Serious Sales

As we slowly start coming out of the other side of the pandemic, entrepreneurs and business owners are identifying new opportunities to drive revenue. While the pandemic has brought industries such as hospitality, travel, en...

GreaseBoss selected by leading US seed accelerator Y Combinator

GreaseBoss, an Aussie startup that helps keep the world’s machinery moving, has today announced its acceptance into the prestigious Silicon Valley startup accelerator program Y Combinator. Among 17,000 global application...

The Hidden Pitfalls of Remote Work: Life Coach Jacob Galea Sounds the Alarm on Career Stagnation

As companies worldwide embrace remote and hybrid work models, Australia’s leading life coach and career strategist, Jacob Galea, cautions against the unforeseen risks these practices pose to professional development and upward m...

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