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The economics of 'cash for cane toads' – a textbook example of perverse incentives

Written by David Smerdon, Assistant Professor, School of Economics, The University of Queensland

It is estimated there are now more than 200 million cane toads across Queensland and northern New South Wales. Shutterstock

Economics teachers can all thank Pauline Hanson for providing an excellent example to add to their classes.

Indeed, it’s rare that Economics 101 lessons are as readily on display as in the Queensland senator’s...

Freight Shipping Made Simple for Clothing Import Startups
Setting up a clothing business can be exciting yet challenging, particularly when importing products. One of the key aspect…
How User-Friendly Websites Help Professionals Like Financial Advisors Connect with Clients
For professionals like financial advisors, your website is often the first impression potential clients get of your service…
Staring blankly at your screen? You probably have post holiday blues. The good news is you can get through it
Sad, anxious or lacking in motivation? Chances are you have just returned to work after a summer break.January is the month w…
3 Growing Markets Within the Construction Industry to Keep an Eye On
The construction industry is evolving rapidly, presenting numerous opportunities for investors, businesses, and professionals…
The Australian dollar has hit a 5 year low. Sounds bad but don’t panic
Motortion Films/ShutterstockYou may have seen stories the Australian dollar has “plummeted”. Sounds bad. But what…
Sensory Branding: 6 Ways to Engage Customers Beyond Visuals
With everything being so competitive, visuals alone aren’t enough to build lasting relationships with your audience. To sta…

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana
A Privileged Insight into the Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana Situated in the traditional village of Pererenan near Canggu, Villa Sabana is peacefully secluded in a semi-rural setting where…

Phuket vs. Koh Samui: Finding the Right Island for Your Property Investment
Phuket and Koh Samui are two of Thailand’s most desirable islands for property investment, each offering distinct opportunities and lifestyles. While both destinations are renowned for their tropical allure, they…

As the billionaires gather at Davos, it's worth examining what's become of their dreams
Gathering for their annual World Economic Forum at Davos in Switzerland this week, the world’s business and political elite will be digesting some unpleasant reading courtesy of the aid agency…
How to Create a Web Design Portfolio as a Startup with No Customers
Want to show off your web design skills but don't have any clients yet? Or maybe you're a seasoned professional but want to attract a new type of client. Well…
Amazon's Dash Buttons, now banned in Germany, might be pushing legal limits in Australia
Amazon's WiFi buttons enable you to instantly order specific branded products such as soft drinks, beer and condoms. You needn't even get out of bed.Pierre Lecourt/flickr, CC BY-NC-SAOnline retail giant…

Infosys (NSE, BSE, NYSE: INFY), a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting, in partnership with Tennis Australia, has unv...

Sovereign technology company, UBH Group, has achieved a landmark milestone as the first organisation in the Southern Hemisphere to secure ISO 1944...

In Australia, small-to-medium-sized businesses (SMBs) form the backbone of the economy, accounting for 95% of all businesses. Yet, they remain pri...

Australian businesses are navigating a landscape of rising compliance complexity as new wage theft laws under The Closing Loopholes Acts take hold...

Australian drone technology pioneer Aerologix today announced a strategic partnership with digital mapping platform Soar to create what is set to ...

What do Aussie businesses need to do to keep up? There has been mounting chatter that AI is growing even faster than the rapid acceleration we sa...