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Written by Richard Holden, Professor of Economics, UNSW

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

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Cautious on rates, strong on climate action – meet Lael Brainard, Biden's new pick at the US Federal Reserve

How to get managers to say yes to flexible work arrangements, according to new research

Digital ‘tokenisation’ is reshaping the global financial industry. Is NZ ready?

A stronger focus on prevention could help governments rein in health care and social spending

As Trump’s threats over Greenland escalate, will Europe use its ‘trade bazooka’?

To sustain prosperity as its population shrinks, China will have to invest big at home

Research reveals a surprising line of defence against cyber attacks: accountants

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana

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

I analysed more than 10,000 Reddit posts on supermarket pricing. 5 key themes emerged

XVenture introduces new benchmark in remote team learning

Call centres ramp up across the country as online sales soar

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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