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The RBA's pre-COVID failure to cut interest rates faster may have cost as much as 270,000 jobs

Written by Isaac Gross, Lecturer in Economics, Monash University

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The Reserve Bank of Australia is about to be put under the microscope in the first major review of its performance in at least 30 years, and perhaps forever.

In research published this month in the Economic Record, Australian Labor member of parliament Andrew Leigh and myself analyse how the bank has set interest rates over the past two...

Discover a new face of Austria on a motorcycle tour in Vorarlberg!
Riding a motorcycle and exploring new places is a passion for many riders. It's not just a hobby, but a way of life. It's no …
How to Reduce Downtime With a Disaster Recovery Plan
A disaster recovery plan is a vital component for maintaining continuous operations and ensuring that businesses can quickl…
6 Marketing Ideas for Loan Companies In 2024
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Why don’t Australians talk about their salaries? Pay transparency and fairness go hand-in-hand
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3 Things That Set Apart a “Career” From a “Job”
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Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana
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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…

5 Tips to Push Your Small Business Forward with the Right Technology
Technology is revolutionizing the way we do business, and it’s a real life-saver when we’re faced with a global crisis like the COVID-19 pandemic that has forced so many leaders…
A life of long weekends is alluring, but the shorter working day may be more practical
The pressure to fit family and personal commitments into the few hours between getting home and bedtime is arguably the main source of stress today.www.shutterstock.comWhen Microsoft gave its 2,300 employees…
Scott Morrison is steering in the right direction, but we're going to need a bigger boat
The Australian government’s JobKeeper wage subsidy, estimated to cost A$130 billion, is a crucial measure to help keep the economy from completely cratering.But, even if COVID-19 is sufficiently under control…

OwnHome - renters on the path to homeownership

Renters on the path to homeownership as global investors back Aussie start-up With skyrocketing property prices, and home ownership further and further out of reach for many, an Australian rent-to-own scheme designed by two mi...

Architectus welcomes four exceptional leaders to its growing practice

Following the announcement of its merger with Conrad Gargett last month, award-winning architecture and design firm Architectus has announced the appointment of four highly experienced Principals across its Melbourne and Perth ...

Nick Pesch announced as new MD Australia and New Zealand at Randstad

Nick Pesch, formally National Director of Randstad Australia, is set to start the position of Managing Director Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) within the leading global HR and recruitment company. Having been with the busines...

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