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Our needlessly-precise definition of a recession is causing us needless trouble

Written by John Hawkins, Assistant Professor, School of Politics, Economics and Society, University of Canberra

Later today we’ll know what the bushfires and the coronavirus did to the economy in the three months to March: whether gross domestic product grew (as is usual) or whether it shrank (as is rare, and heralds a recession).

Gross domestic product (GDP) is an imperfect measure of everything that’s produced in the three...

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What limits shareholder activism as a force for good: the free-rider problem
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New Trump tariffs: early modelling shows most economies lose – the US more than many
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A Step-By-Step Guide To Choosing The Best And Healthy Dog Treats
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Launchd Acquires WeAreTENZING as ANZ Creator Economy Spend Nears $1 Billion

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Time to punch above our weight and stop shadowboxing on AI

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Colter Bay Capital Launches as Australia’s Newest Institutional Private Credit Fund

Led by seasoned capital markets veteran Mark Wang, the fund is purpose-built to serve Australia’s most productive yet chronically underserved busi...

Global Thryv voices bring a sharper lens to International Women’s Day

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AI curiosity fuels new wave of employee-led innovation in Australia

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Is your search bar your competitor’s best salesperson?

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Our needlessly-precise definition of a recession is causing us needless trouble

Is the capital gains tax discount an act of intergenerational ‘bastardry’?

Australia was once a world leader in innovation. A new report shows the system is now ‘broken’

Yes, what you think about inflation can influence what the RBA does next

Why millions of JB Hi-Fi customers are getting these texts and emails about a court case

RBA narrowly votes to lift interest rates. The Middle East war may determine if there’s more to come

The Iran crisis is hitting KiwiSaver balances – but market volatility can work for you too

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana

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

What limits shareholder activism as a force for good: the free-rider problem

New Trump tariffs: early modelling shows most economies lose – the US more than many

A Step-By-Step Guide To Choosing The Best And Healthy Dog Treats

Launchd Acquires WeAreTENZING as ANZ Creator Economy Spend Nears $1 Billion

Time to punch above our weight and stop shadowboxing on AI

Colter Bay Capital Launches as Australia’s Newest Institutional Private Credit Fund

Global Thryv voices bring a sharper lens to International Women’s Day

AI curiosity fuels new wave of employee-led innovation in Australia

Is your search bar your competitor’s best salesperson?

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