
The Money | ABC RN
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The Money is a weekly 30 minute program that explains how the Australian economy and everything in it works, and how this all connects to the global economy.
The Money | ABC RN
3d ago
Trump's tariffs are here, but do those voting for them really understand how they work? Plus, the housing market is cooling down, but should we take it further and push prices down even more? And, we’re taxing tobacco heavily, but surprisingly, the tax revenue is dropping. Turns out, it’s not because people are quitting. Could we be facing a self-defeating tax?
Taj Pabari - social entrepreneur and author of Young, Dumb and Financially Independent: What school didn't teach you about money.
Emilia Terzon - ABC national business reporter.
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The Money | ABC RN
1w ago
With inflation down and right within the Reserve Bank's target band, is there any reason why we shouldn't now expect a cut in interest rates? Plus, a deep dive into DeepSeek, the Chinese AI firm that shook the US stock market this week; and the economics of the Australian Open - turns out there's more than a Grand Slam title at stake.
Guests:
Myriam Robin - Senior writer with the Australian Financial Review.
Isaac Gross - former Reserve Bank economist, now lecturer in economics at Monash University.
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The Money | ABC RN
2w ago
With Donald Trump back in the White House, it's boom time for billionaires and tech bros. How much will these changes trickle down to Australia? Plus, you’ve probably noticed those fees racking up, every time you tap your debit card. A push is now on to ban them, but this might have some unexpected - and expensive - consequences.
Guests:
Megan Flamer - Innovation and organisational development specialist with Monash Business School (and founder of Excited Adults)
Michael Janda - ABC News Business Editor.
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The Money | ABC RN
3w ago
The Economy, Stupid is your weekly guide to the world of business, economics and finance. Every Thursday, economist Peter Martin is joined by a team of sharp young thinkers for a fresh conversation about the financial stories making headlines and how they might affect you ..read more
The Money | ABC RN
3w ago
The Economy, Stupid is your weekly guide to the world of business, economics and finance. Every Thursday, economist Peter Martin is joined by a team of sharp young thinkers for a fresh conversation about the financial stories making headlines and how they might affect you ..read more
The Money | ABC RN
1M ago
Australians have a sleeping problem. The most conservative estimates show one in 10 have a sleep disorder, which is having an impact on their safety, wellbeing and productivity.
This ends up costing almost a $1 billion a week. And that’s not all. The total cost of inadequate sleep is thought to be as high as $75 billion a year.
We’re not alone either. International research shows places like the US, the UK and Europe are facing similar problems, with similar costs.
Guests:
Shanthakumar Rajaratnam, Chair of the Sleep Health Foundation
Professor Ron Grunstein, The Woolcock Institute
Wendy ..read more
The Money | ABC RN
1M ago
Journalist Ed Conway went on a journey to discover where the things we use in everyday life come from. He narrowed that search down to six vital materials: sand, salt, iron, copper, oil and lithium. These materials, he says, are like a gateway allowing us to see the spectrum of different things around us that really do matter. These materials from the ground that have enabled us to connect with each other, to provide energy and make machines.
Guest:
Ed Conway, Economics and Data Editor of Sky News and columnist for The Times and Sunday Times. He is the author of:
Material Wor ..read more
The Money | ABC RN
2M ago
After nine terrific years explaining how the economy and everything in it works, Richard Aedy looks back at the highlights of the decade as well as Australia's economic future with Danielle Wood, Chair of the Productivity Commission.
Guest - Danielle Wood, Chair of the Productivity Commission ..read more
The Money | ABC RN
2M ago
People living with disability make an enormous contribution to Australia's economy. But because the NDIS was not designed to do everything, we need to increase philanthropic support, and assist those who want to start their own businesses or enjoy easeful, diverse travel experiences.
A story for IDPWD (International Day of People with a Disability) 3rd December
Guests:
Simon Darcy, Professor of Management, UTS Business School
Emma Dawson, Executive Director of PerCapita
Kirsty Nowlan, Executive Director of The Achieve Foundation
Loran Hallahan, Associate Professor at Flinders Uni and non ..read more
The Money | ABC RN
2M ago
Not many of us care for Mondays, and statistically it really is the most dangerous day of the week as opposed to Black Friday where the biggest danger is watching your money disappear.
Guest:
Fleur Brown from the Australian Retailer's Association
Milad Hagani from the University of NSW
Also, why are we not spending more on upskilling and training our workforce?
Andrew Barker Head of Research at CEDA ..read more