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6 reasons Australians don't trust economists, and how we could do better

Written by Peter Siminski, Professor of Economics, University of Technology Sydney

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Economics is about organising markets in ways that contribute to social welfare, which means anyone interested in anything from inequality to housing affordability, to health and education systems, or climate change to gender gaps ought to be interested in it.

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6 reasons Australians don't trust economists, and how we could do better

Advantages of Cloud Accounting Software for Australian Businesses

What the ‘mother of all deals’ between India and the EU means for global trade

‘Bold’. ‘Elegant’. ‘Introverted’? How words describing wine get lost in translation

Australian inflation jumps, adding to chances of an RBA interest rate hike

A new company tax mix has been proposed. We need to be careful how we assess it

Back to school: what are the money lessons to teach your kids at every age?

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana

Essential Reasons to Opt for a Professional Valuation Before Selling Your Commercial Property

The perfect choice: 5 tips for finding the ideal immigration lawyer

Really need those new shoes? Why you might spend up big at the Black Friday sales

How to Go Paperless in Your Business

Refunds to Revenue: AI and loyalty perks help retailers in post-holiday hangover

Stop reading from the script: Why authenticity is the customer success secret weapon

From Check-in to Touchdown: How AI and smarter systems are transforming the travel industry

Online Christmas shoppers fund climate and biodiversity projects via HealthPost's Click Sphere for Good initiative

US landmark settlement protects SMEs, highlighting flaws in the RBA's proposed blanket card surcharging ban for Australia

Thryv Australia named Employer of Choice for third consecutive year at Australian Business Awards

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