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Great approach, weak execution. Economists decline to give budget top marks

Written by Peter Martin, Visiting Fellow, Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University

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Despite overwhelmingly endorsing the general stance of the 2021 budget, only a few of the 56 leading economists surveyed by the Economic Society of Australia and The Conversation are prepared to give it top marks.

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Great approach, weak execution. Economists decline to give budget top marks

Real wages have grown – just – over the past year. But they’re still down near 2011 levels

Nutifood–ViPlus Dairy Partnership Gains Victorian Government Support in Vietnam Visit

Australian businesses have actually been slow to adopt AI, survey finds

Years in the making, the first complete monthly inflation report is almost here

Franchise businesses have long been plagued by scandals. Domino’s is just the latest

Plane and car crash testing is still designed to keep men safe. That puts women in danger

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana

Understanding the Importance of Property Valuation Services in Darwin

What’s behind Woolworths, Aldi and Kmart distancing themselves from Australia Day?

5 Mistakes People Make When Looking For A Precious Metal Vendor

Yes, there are millionaires who pay no tax, but crimping deductions mightn't help

DesignStreet marks 27 years with a bold rebrand

Deputy partners with SuperAPI to streamline employee onboarding and help get shift-based industries ready for PayDay Super

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